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As above, paraffin is the cheapest option and it works.
WD40 is best used for it's intended purpose (driving moisture out) but it also removes some gunk.
Decant some paraffin into a small plant sprayer, adjust nozzle so it squirts not sprays.
Cover things like brake discs and callipers in some rags.
Overspray on tyres isn't a problem as some washing up liquid and warm water will remove it.
Good supply of old rags is the key.
Few old toothbrushes for agitation.
If you can take the bike for a spin after cleaning then apply the lube to the warm chain...and wipe off the paraffin that got flung onto your rear wheel.
Rust spots - Many approaches to this.
Good chance the paint is already loose around the actual spot so applying touch-up paint with a small (ladies) nailbrush will be temporary...almost not worth the bother.
Kind of depends where they are...lower fairing...may as well leave them.
A once over using black BBQ paint may make the exhaust look okay for a month or so. Then you'll be thinking why did I bother...or looking for an aftermarket/OEM. ____________________ Diabolical homemade music Bandcamp and Soundcloud
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VHT paint for the exhaust. Just search that on on eBay and buy the first rattlecan you see.
It looks like this the day you paint it
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49646861896_5db5458efc_h.jpg
and after a couple months use looks like this (it chips/scrapes easily)
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49646328838_94547fe782_h.jpg
You can also get VHT Laquer. Never tried it but it may prolong how long the finish lasts. When the finish does look crap though you can just clean it and respray more paint over the bad bits, after a few heat cycles it blends in with the rest.
For my chain I tend to use a chain cleaning brush that I spray a shitload of GT85 on. No idea if thats "good", for the O rings but I've been doing it for years without issue (I can usually get myself GT85 for free, so I use it for many things). I then lube it with Wynns Clear lube, tried many lubes and waxes and I stand by this one on a price/performance point.
If you really want to degunk your chain though remember to remove the front sprocket cover and clean all the shite greasy, gritty grinding paste that will have accumulated there. |
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Nobby the Bastard wrote: | Degreasing. |
No, he's been cleaning his bike so much, it's got smaller, worn away. ____________________ Chickenystripgeezer's Biking Life (Latest update 19/10/18) Belgium, France, Italy, Austria tour 2016 Picos de Europa, Pyrenees and French Alps tour 2017 Scotland Trip 1, now with BONUS FEATURE edit, 5/10/19, on page 2 Scotland Trip 2 Luxembourg, Black Forest, Switzerland, Vosges Trip 2017
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Grom or Street triple?
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 4 years, 3 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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