+1,the stock spark plug will run for more than 18k.I myself am riding in 16k with stock plug.Dont go blindly by the SVC suggestion.Consult with us,friends before doing some change.

Thanks mate.

WD40 as Chain Lube!!!!! LOL

I take a LOL at all those who think WD40 can be used as a Lubricant for chain
Has any1 of u even tried reading the back of bottle what it is recommended for......cos i haven't seen them write Drive Chain Lubricant.

Just because it has a miniscule amount of oil present doesn't mean it will serve as a lubrication agent on such high tension baring mechanical component of a bike.

And to further educate u ppl the WD in WD40 stands for Water Displacement ie this WD40 is able to drive out water or moisture from components when sprayed.....best use is in rainy season on most of the naked wiring contacts.
The oil present forms a protective layer between the metal part prevents moisture from causing any harm (corrosion)

If u wanna clean the chain with it fine enf but hope dat it will also lubricate it hahahahahaha i like the joke.

if you know about what WD40 is and what is used for and what it cannot be used for say it properly... there is no need of uncalled mockery.....

everybody here knows something or the other which you might not know....

^ Chill guys. Not only as lubricant but WD40 should not be used as a chain cleaner for O-ring chain since it will result in the wear of the chain faster. Google a bit you will find in many forums people have suggested not to use it for chain cleaning. Somewhere in XBhp I posted a link where a guy have posted the photo of a damaged chain & adverse effect of WD40.
Here you go, though the links are not the same but the discussion is same:
Chain O-ring WD-40 exposure effects study and results
Beware of Snake Oil aka WD-40
I did not want force anybody, if someone wants to use it as a cleaner, they can, but the issue is no one has firmly supported WD40 as a effective chain cleaner. Even in SBK & bicycle forums.

thanks abhijeet for the info.... i was about to use wd40 this weekend to clean the chain....

any other chain clean which we can use? i know petrol cant be used as it is also too reactive....

^Hi Kinshuk, never use petrol as a cleaner due to it's properties & price!
Kerosene is the most recommended but since it is now not available freely I use Diesel. Bought 1 ltr abt 4-5 months back, still I can use it couple of months more. But you will have to use brush to clean it & do not forget to clean the front sprocket, surprisingly SVC is also not cleaning it properly.

WD40 is actually used as anti-rust agent.....like if some screw or nut is jammed due to rusting then WD40 helps in loosening that rust.the chain is also prone to rusting thus WD40 will help to dislodge the rust if any.its not ment for lubrication.

+1

I've used the same plug for almost 30k km, changed it even though it was working fine and it is still doing duty on a friend's Unicorn

dude you can get about half a litre of diesel for 25 bucks ... and it will last you quite some time ... Thats what I do . A WD40 200ml bottle costed me close to 200 bucks man ... totally not worth it ...

A lot of people here seem to have taken the harmless debate of the lubricating properties of WD40 to the extreme ... , I think we were all just arguing whether it actually has any lubricating property or not right ? I don't think any of us would really use WD40 ALONE as a lubricant ...

Why WD-40 is Bad for Your Bike Chain

WD-40 was developed by the military in the 50s as a rust preventative solvent and de-greaser to protect missile parts. It quickly became a household item when people discovered it had thousands of other uses as a cleaner, rust-prevention agent, squeak-stopper and more. It also works wonders as a light lubricant on small items like hinges, locks, and toys.

Chains, on the other hand, are far too heavy and fast-moving for the lubricating power of WD-40 to have any effect at all. As a matter of fact, WD-40 will actually strip away any existing lubricant and leave your drivetrain dry – metal on metal. Basically, spraying this stuff on your chain is worse than using no lubricant at all!

Source:Internet.

Thanks for the links Abhijit.

Through them came across this one, Kerosene seems to be the best option(was about to ask how about Motul chain Clean )

Sorry guys didn't realise, my one error in writing would spark such a debate!!

anyways, i am happy to announce that me bike is behaving quite brilliantly. Even after not being in use for over a month she came back to life the moment i push the starter button. However, early morning starts take two - three attempts... not that i would complain much.

Just my personal observation, post ride on tire sealant installation somehow me FZ has become even more smoother on bad roads.. suspension feels less stressed.

FFE as usual is doing its job and i am back being a bad boy thrashing her just for fun. She easily reaches 106 in no time and beyond that the needle takes a bit of time to hit 110+kmph. Mileage is hovering around 40-43 kmpl on thrash mode so my wallet is not getting empty real quick coz of stupid fuel prices!! So now all is left to do is get the heart transplant done soon enough. unfortunately sick leave did a lot of damage to my funds so busy collecting cash by doing more projects.. will be freezing to death in Manali by December end doing a commercial shoot on a broadband company product.

Anyways more or less now i am really impatient to get all the upgrades done.. so will harass Joel anna soon and keep you guys posted. @ Lucky Luke: bro hope your 200 cc upgrade project is coming up good..


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Rani Auto Private Ltd, Opera House (10:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Mr. Arun:+91-9820687073

He currently has stocks of all kinds of engine oil for bikes from Motul. I am going to give a shot at Motul Fully synthetic 15W X 50 as per my consultation with Mr. Amit, Motul and post my reports soon.

Cheers

Hi Guys,
I have a peculiar problem, every time I start my bike it will shut down and then the engine(red color) light will glove after this the bike will start. Can any body explain why is this happening and also the solution please.

P.S: The bike has completed 6500kms, this problem came to light after 3rd service.

Bike is now 1 year 9 months old and almost 9000 km done. I'm thinking about switching to Motul 300V 15w50 (which is around Rs 800). Has anyone used this oil on FZs? How is it?

I'm a bit worried since the spec in the manual says 20w40 or 20w50.