Hey - I need advice on what I should do to clean the chain by a proffesional - I don't want to step it up or anything with special lube or anything if I don't want to but - the chain is really dirty with clay and was wondering what I should do if anything? Just wash it off a little with water and put some wd-40 on I was thinking?
Hey - I need advice on what I should do to clean the chain by a proffesional - I don't want to step it up or anything with special lube or anything if I don't want to but - the chain is really dirty with clay and was wondering what I should do if anything? Just wash it off a little with water and put some wd-40 on I was thinking?
That's generally what I do, however, if it's real bad, I might even take the chain off and soak it in a solvent. Gas works in a pinch. And use a stiff brush on it..
I don't know what you consider real bad - its running fine from what I can tell its just it looks dirty and was wondering if I should give it a little wash - thanks.. And when im washing it anything i should try not to spray?
Soak in diesel fuel overnight. Tooth brush off the grime after soaking. Then blow out with brake cleaner to remove all left over grease, dirt and grit hidden in the contact areas. Then lots of the lube of choice (NOT that white Bel-Ray spray or WD-30). Then wipe off excess and let dry completely. Always use gloves - none of these chemicals are safe.
It's a ritual I always do after a good ride and I hate it but I have not worn out a chain yet with this method believe it or not. Never needed an O-ring chain either.
I would like to try that MX-1000 lube mentioned before but I hear it may not be available any longer?
Dont know if ya still need advice but here it goes
if it is o-ring do not use WD (seems to wash any lube out more than anything) or power wash (high pressures will make it past the sealed bearing and possible rip the o-rings) the bearings are prelubed and nothing is supposed to get in or out use o-ring chain lube and a soft bristle brush, if not o-ring solidstate gots the idea