Chain Lube

[Makaveli_Rydah]

Anybody tell me which is the best stuff i can use on my VFR 400 ?

The chain & rear sprocket are pretty greasy and covered in black crap - i want to clean it up and lube it up .
However having never had to do this before i was wondering what's the best way to do it and the best stuff to use ?

I've read the guide in the workshop section - use a toothbrush coated in WD40 to clean it up , then apply the lube etc...
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Bike History:- Vision / Phantom 100 / Aerox 100 / Runner VX125 / Honda VFR400 NC24 / Kwak ZX9R B3 / Honda CBR600 F / ZZR400 & K2 GSXR 750 / Suzuki VZ800

[veeeffarr]

Is it an O-Ring/X-Ring chain?

If so, there's quite a bit of controversy as to whether to using paraffin/wd40 on them as it damages the rings.

Mine's not O/X-Ring, so I wipe over with kitchen towel soaked in paraffin, wait for that to dry, and then relube with Castrol Chain Wax (New formula, old one is gash).

[Makaveli_Rydah]

Ah my first snag then - how do i tell if it's O or X ?
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Bike History:- Vision / Phantom 100 / Aerox 100 / Runner VX125 / Honda VFR400 NC24 / Kwak ZX9R B3 / Honda CBR600 F / ZZR400 & K2 GSXR 750 / Suzuki VZ800

[veeeffarr]

[Chiz]

Clean with WD-40 or chain cleaner. Re-apply chain oil (i always use grease but i don't know if it actually lubricates it! it's just so much cheaper than proper stuff).

[Makaveli_Rydah]

Thanks

How can i tell how worn the sprocket is ?
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Bike History:- Vision / Phantom 100 / Aerox 100 / Runner VX125 / Honda VFR400 NC24 / Kwak ZX9R B3 / Honda CBR600 F / ZZR400 & K2 GSXR 750 / Suzuki VZ800

[veeeffarr]

[Black Knight]

Firstly clean the chain.

I use a aeresol spray chain cleaner. Spray liberaly over the chain as you rotate the wheel. I then scrub the chain with a good quality kitchen roll which won't tear easily.
I don't find the toothbrush method works well, as within seconds the brush will be covered in muck and grease. All you'll do is spread that muck around. Kitchen roll is relativly cheap, once a piece is dirty, take a new piece and that way you're actually taking the muck off the chain.

Rinse the chain (and wheel/tyre) thorougly. The cleaner is corrosive.

Gently pat the chain dry to remove excess water then leave for 20 min to fully drip dry.

Then lube your chain. I use Wurth high performance dry lube. Seems to work well. Got the best buy award from Ride mag and is about £7 for a big can.

Spray from the rear onto the chain rollers, not onto the side plates.
Give ten min for it to dry and then spray a second layer. again let it dry.

After cleaning the chain is a opportunity to check for tight links and slack adjustment. How to's will be in your manual.

If you can keep it anything like this, it should serve you well.
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Stealthdog/DSCF0106.jpg
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v420/Stealthdog/DSCF0102.jpg
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[Makaveli_Rydah]

Thanks alot - will have to buy all the cleaning gear tommorow and i'll give it a good go
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Bike History:- Vision / Phantom 100 / Aerox 100 / Runner VX125 / Honda VFR400 NC24 / Kwak ZX9R B3 / Honda CBR600 F / ZZR400 & K2 GSXR 750 / Suzuki VZ800

[Misc]

Intresting, and when should the chain be done every so miles?

[jok]

[dainesefreak]