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**Bipr15** · 02-08-2012, 12:24 AM

So that means with proper care drive chain will last longer thanks for the information guys and one thing i never redlined my bike yet

**aargee** · 02-08-2012, 08:39 AM

Originally posted by Nithesh View Post

I get my chain lubed at the ASC every 500-1000kms/ chain slackness adjustment etc

1000 is less, atleast that's what my experience taught me. Do lube generously for once in 1500-2000 Kms (HMSI recommends every 800 Kms with their stupid lube, while I use Motul). Slackness, I agree, every 2K kms (suggested by HMSI), as for me, I check every 500 Kms & adjust on need basis, so I'm not sure on the interval.

Originally posted by Nithesh View Post

sanely driven below 8k rpm, it would last you a bit longer say 15-16k kms

I really doubt on this; anyway, I don't disregard completely though.

Originally posted by Bipr15 View Post

So that means with proper care drive chain will last longer thanks for the information guys and one thing i never redlined my bike yet

You can redline, but how fast you get there is important. If you think the road is a race track, then for every race you'll need to keep changing the spared. While redlining always is not recommended, once in a while, its does good.

Last but not the least, don't go with what ASC lubes, spend sometime & lube yourself; but Motul or equivalent good products from the market. Though they cost you a lot, but very economical in the long run.

**Uraaz** · 02-08-2012, 12:53 PM

Originally posted by Seamus View Post

Bike still going strong and good after 6k kms

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Rear brake pads were totally gone so changed it with the Pulsar 220 brake pads, really cost effective :P and the brakes are working very fine now.

Bike still smooth and powerful and eye catching of every other CBR owners in MUMBAI

here are few more pictures of my brother taking it to lonavla.

Dude no helmet!!!!! not cool....

**rajmadhawk** · 02-08-2012, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by Sid85 View Post

I likes it !!!!!!!!!

I would go for an official CBR jacket if not the pant and the gloves. BTW, did you inquire if the jackets were mesh. Woul;d help in summers.

The jackets have mesh and and inner too.
In summers u can remove the inner .

**Mail2vasant** · 02-08-2012, 04:03 PM

chain

my chain is also at around last level. i've clocked about 12k. i would like to know what is the cost of chain set including both the sprockets.

**Nithesh** · 02-08-2012, 11:14 PM

Originally posted by rajmadhawk View Post

The jackets have mesh and and inner too.
In summers u can remove the inner .

Do post some pics if at all you see them.

Also how do you actually realize when the chain is actually on its "last level"?

Originally posted by aargee View Post

1000 is less, atleast that's what my experience taught me. Do lube generously for once in 1500-2000 Kms (HMSI recommends every 800 Kms with their stupid lube, while I use Motul). Slackness, I agree, every 2K kms (suggested by HMSI), as for me, I check every 500 Kms & adjust on need basis, so I'm not sure on the interval.

I would follow this interval but since most of my rides are on not so clean highways, the chain gathers too much dust and runs dry in a matter of days/kms. So no choice but to get it lubed every 500-1000k which is always free at the ASC!

**Bipr15** · 02-08-2012, 11:49 PM

Last but not the least, don't go with what ASC lubes, spend sometime & lube yourself; but Motul or equivalent good products from the market. Though they cost you a lot, but very economical in the long run.

I do lube my chain by myself 1st i clean it with Kerosine(in here i would like to ask does kerosine cause any damage problem to chain ? or wd-40 earlier i use wd-40 on my p220 and i had to change my drive chain after 10000 km) and then carefully lube my chain with SAE 90 as suggested in manual

**piyush2112** · 02-09-2012, 01:22 AM

Originally posted by Bipr15 View Post

I do lube my chain by myself 1st i clean it with Kerosine(in here i would like to ask does kerosine cause any damage problem to chain ? or wd-40 earlier i use wd-40 on my p220 and i had to change my drive chain after 10000 km) and then carefully lube my chain with SAE 90 as suggested in manual

As far as i know cleaning with Kerosine is not advisable. It is not good for the O ring. Although diesel is still considered OK. Best way is to use Motul chain cleaner and then lube with with Motul chain lube. I personally use diesel and a tooth brush to clean and later lube using Motul chain lube.

**chicmagnet** · 02-09-2012, 01:42 AM

^^ Can someone jot down the procedure to clean the CBR chain using the Motul chain clean and lube? All I do is, spray the chain cleaner, wipe it after a few minutes (or sometimes let it dry off as mentioned in the bottle) and then spray the chain lube. Is this the correct method to do this?

**dreamseller** · 02-09-2012, 08:31 AM

^^ This should help you. (In the procedure given in the link, replace the WD40 with the Motul Chain clean in your case)

xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/do-yourself/16512-bike-o-ring-chain-cleaning-lubrication.html

Originally posted by Nithesh View Post

Also how do you actually realize when the chain is actually on its "last level"?

There is a red/green mark as shown in the pic below, on the swingarm. When the arrow below that mark is on the red end, your chain needs replacement. (Pic courtesy: satoracing.com)

**aargee** · 02-09-2012, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by Bipr15 View Post

i clean it with Kerosine(in here i would like to ask does kerosine cause any damage problem to chain ? or wd-40 earlier i use wd-40 on my p220 and i had to change my drive chain after 10000 km) and then carefully lube my chain with SAE 90 as suggested in manual

Kerosene, Diesel & Petrol (most importantly) - DO NOT use them at all. WD40 is ok, but is expensive I guess for using on cleaning chains.
Use Motul chain cleaner & lube; both of them put together costs nearly a K, but will last long even if used generously.

Mail2vasant - Sprocket kit cost max of 1.8K; there was a guy active in this forum who said the spare prices are cheap in his town. You may want to consider getting it shipped from him; probably it works out even cheaper inclusive of shipping.

**rachitkohli** · 02-09-2012, 11:22 AM

I do a pressure wash with water on the chain thoroughly, then just lube it..! Is this fine..?

**chicane1879** · 02-09-2012, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by rachitkohli View Post

I do a pressure wash with water on the chain thoroughly, then just lube it..! Is this fine..?

Yes, that's the ideal way to do.

But if the chain is full of grime and dirt then individually cleaning each tooth point/chain is recommended as even pressure wash wont be enough to get rid of it.

**aargee** · 02-09-2012, 12:10 PM

Originally posted by rachitkohli View Post

I do a pressure wash with water on the chain thoroughly, then just lube it..! Is this fine..?

Well...you'll need to use WD40 to displace the water before lubing & I hope you don't do that. Or else, you should triple check that there's no water between the O-Rings

Also the industry experts say, pressure wash direct on O-Rings will damage it, not sure how far this is true.

**abhiwar** · 02-09-2012, 12:14 PM

Originally posted by aargee View Post

Kerosene, Diesel & Petrol (most importantly) - DO NOT use them at all. WD40 is ok, but is expensive I guess for using on cleaning chains.
Use Motul chain cleaner & lube; both of them put together costs nearly a K, but will last long even if used generously.

Mail2vasant - Sprocket kit cost max of 1.8K; there was a guy active in this forum who said the spare prices are cheap in his town. You may want to consider getting it shipped from him; probably it works out even cheaper inclusive of shipping.

I agree on Not using Petrol but Why cant we use Kerosene or Diesel..? please answer this if possible

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