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my1000cc · 05-30-2011, 05:40 PM

Hi all,

This is my second D.I.Y, the pictures are self explanatory

Do participate in the poll - it will help me a lot.

Feedback's are welcome.

It is available on Youtube also :

YouTube - ‪CLEANING MOTORCYCLE CHAINS.wmv‬&rlm;

sunilg · 05-31-2011, 02:16 PM

Topic approved.

dhiraj · 05-31-2011, 03:02 PM

instead of kerosene, we can use WD 40, which is more effective to clean the chain...

my1000cc · 06-01-2011, 03:11 PM

remaining pictures are posted here

Pinaki · 06-02-2011, 02:15 AM

@ My1000cc - Well done !
Heavier gear oils like EP90 (smelly

) is better ( longer lasting) for oiling chain rather than 2T , although the 2T would work ok for sometime . The 90wt gear oil is the recommended chain lube in my splendor/CBZ owners manuals .
Additionally , before refitting ,I thickly cover the inside of the chain covers with black chassis grease . This traps dust/dirt and prevents it falling onto the chain & thus keeps it clean longer. It also stops the chain cover rusting from inside .
@Dhiraj - WD-40 is not more effective in cleaning than kerosene since it is 50% to 80% kerosene itself , with added light propellants & light lubricatiing oils . After the kerosene and propellant evaporates , it will leave a film of that lube . Not needed here . Plain clean kerosene works just as well or better just because you can dip the brush wet in it rather than spraying the aerosol .

my1000cc · 06-04-2011, 11:44 AM

Additionally , before refitting ,I thickly cover the inside of the chain covers with black chassis grease . This traps dust/dirt and prevents it falling onto the chain & thus keeps it clean longer. It also stops the chain cover rusting from inside .

I will surely do this, will help my bike a lot. Thank you Sir

wildest · 06-15-2011, 02:08 PM

I am glad to see this wonderful piece of Information to the bike lovers. Now onwards, I will clean myself! At list, I can contribute something myself to my own bike! :P

abhijitkn · 06-28-2011, 06:55 AM

Since Kerosene is not available easily, how about using Diesel? I use Diesel & found it effective.

manubhat · 07-09-2011, 10:37 PM

Good initiative mate..
I can clean my bike's chain myself from now!!

pavanchirmade · 07-10-2011, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dhiraj

instead of kerosene, we can use WD 40, which is more effective to clean the chain...

Don't use that on an O-ring sealed chain though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhijitkn

Since Kerosene is not available easily, how about using Diesel? I use Diesel & found it effective.

Diesel is indeed effective and I use the same even on an O-Ring chain. Kerosene is not available to everyone legally. Diesel however can be bought at any fuel station.

Oil used should be gear oil ie: SAE90. 2T oil gets splattered around whereas SAE90 sticks to the chain.

SAE90 is a.k.a Gear Oil

05-31-2011, 02:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
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my1000cc Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 60	remaining pictures are posted here Attached Thumbnails __________________ Biking view from the crash guard's angle 600 Awesome kilometers in 12 hours CLEANING MOTORCYCLE CHAINS - PICTORIAL D.I.Y

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Pinaki Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calcutta Posts: 885	@ My1000cc - Well done ! Heavier gear oils like EP90 (smelly) is better ( longer lasting) for oiling chain rather than 2T , although the 2T would work ok for sometime . The 90wt gear oil is the recommended chain lube in my splendor/CBZ owners manuals . Additionally , before refitting ,I thickly cover the inside of the chain covers with black chassis grease . This traps dust/dirt and prevents it falling onto the chain & thus keeps it clean longer. It also stops the chain cover rusting from inside . @Dhiraj - WD-40 is not more effective in cleaning than kerosene since it is 50% to 80% kerosene itself , with added light propellants & light lubricatiing oils . After the kerosene and propellant evaporates , it will leave a film of that lube . Not needed here . Plain clean kerosene works just as well or better just because you can dip the brush wet in it rather than spraying the aerosol . Last edited by Pinaki; 06-03-2011 at 09:01 PM.

06-04-2011, 11:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
my1000cc Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 60	Next time will improvise Additionally , before refitting ,I thickly cover the inside of the chain covers with black chassis grease . This traps dust/dirt and prevents it falling onto the chain & thus keeps it clean longer. It also stops the chain cover rusting from inside . I will surely do this, will help my bike a lot. Thank you Sir __________________ Biking view from the crash guard's angle 600 Awesome kilometers in 12 hours CLEANING MOTORCYCLE CHAINS - PICTORIAL D.I.Y

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wildest Wildest Rider Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kathmandu, Nepal Posts: 168	Great Post! I am glad to see this wonderful piece of Information to the bike lovers. Now onwards, I will clean myself! At list, I can contribute something myself to my own bike! :P __________________ Facebook Profile Link Yamaha YZF R15 - [Revvin§] Yamaha Gladiator - [Sold] Traveled 55K Till August 2011! I am the guy who usually sneaks out of the bedroom at midnight to look at my bike.

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dhiraj Above All... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 396	instead of kerosene, we can use WD 40, which is more effective to clean the chain...

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manubhat beast rider Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 277	Good initiative mate.. I can clean my bike's chain myself from now!!

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