Chain cleaning..........again!

Crash it for fun · Spanner Monkey Joined: 09 Jul 2003 Karma :

Sorry to bring up this age old subject again but I just want to clarify something before my bike goes back on the road. The procedure is :

Clean chain with toothbrush using petrol until chain is shiny.

Clean the rear sproket in the same way

Apply Chain lube all over the chain and sproket

Anything else?

AcIdBuRnZ · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Jul 2003 Karma :

Remember to empty the ashtray.... Laughing

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SARS · Derestricted Danger Joined: 01 Mar 2004 Karma :

I suggest if using oil seal chain,do not clean or brush with petrol,
because it may damage the seal!!

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Personally I would not bother cleaning the chain. I suspect that it shortens the life. If I was cleaning it I would use a toothbrush and a light oil.

For the sprocket you can just take the wheel out and clean it away from the chain.

All the best

Keith
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

I've had my bike a year and haven't cleaned the chain once. And now Keith says that's a good thing. Very Happy

Vindicated. Thumbs Up

Hex · Party Boy Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

I wouldn't use petrol either, I would and do use paraffin (when I can be bothered - though must admit that has only been a couple of times).

But yes clean off, allow to dry and then oil well.
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Adam_P · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jan 2004 Karma :

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

The old ZX6R chain lasted really really well. It outlived the engine Confused

That was cleaned semi regulary by me, G claims he cleaned it regulary but I remember what it looked like when I first cleaned it and under the hugger Shocked

. 25,000 miles with lots of wheelies and heavy acceleration and it still had life left in it. Smile

Crash it for fun · Spanner Monkey Joined: 09 Jul 2003 Karma :

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Think a replacement chain and sprocket kit for the NSR is around £40 from one of the mail order suppliers. About 2/3 that cost is the chain. If the sprockets are in good condition then maybe put a new chain on, but generally replace them all as a set.

All the best

Keith
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Danny · Ask Me About Stoppie School Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Karma :

I got a chain and sprocket kit for £40 too, the chain lasted about 6000miles and was shagged after that. Sad

So I'd advise you not to buy a cheap chain.

headlamp · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Nov 2003 Karma :

I was told that the chain should be oiled every 200 miles and everytime you go out in the wet. I met this guy once who cleaned and oiled his chain every time he went out on his bike! He told me he used it every day - he was with his wife at the time and I understood why he spent 2 hours in his garage doing this! Wink

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Every few hundred miles sounds about right. If you're commuting on it everyday for a reasonable distance it'd be wise to try and be in the habit of doing it each evening when you got home. You don't want a chain snapping really Shocked

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Crazy Manx Man · The Fly Swatter Joined: 26 Oct 2002 Karma :

A Wirebrush and a bubblebath frenzy with fairy liquid does the job. Have fun!

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

1cyl · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

I did mine with this special chain cleaner stuff from Motrax, spray it on and then it just evaporates and the muck dissolves away, then you apply chain lube.

Had no problems but needed 2 cans of the stuff,
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ZaphodBeeble · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Karma :

For some reason I don't like the idea of scrubbing my chain or spraying stuff on it. Just because something cleans the chain doesn't mean it's not damaging it. Usually, anything that saves time will cause damage. In relation to another thread here, rubbing washing powder on your hands to clean them will be quicker but will be more damaging, whereas washing them a few times with normal soap will get the same job done but will be less damaging.

I think I'll stick to just lubing it up good (mmm lube) Smile

Oh and one for luck! Penny Coin

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