Red J Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 This is turning out to be a funnier thread than I expected. Thanks for the suggestions folks. The reason I asked is that one of my links is kinked and starting to bang around when riding. I was hoping to clean and lube it really well to see if I can get some more life out of it. Damn chain cost ~$160.00 bucks to replace as you all know Should cost less than that. I bought a set from Sprocketcenter.com for 200+ship for chain and both sprockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoothmotion Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 I clean mine by applying more chain lube on top of all the old chain lube. +4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willxx23 Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 This is turning out to be a funnier thread than I expected. Thanks for the suggestions folks. The reason I asked is that one of my links is kinked and starting to bang around when riding. I was hoping to clean and lube it really well to see if I can get some more life out of it. Damn chain cost ~$160.00 bucks to replace as you all know Should cost less than that. I bought a set from Sprocketcenter.com for 200+ship for chain and both sprockets. http://www.sprocketcenter.com/detail.aspx?ID=11 145$ chain only. :wink: I bought the combo a lil while back fast shipping. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red J Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 White Buffalo has it for 105 + 5 for the masterlink. http://www.whitebuffaloracing.com/shopdisp...M+series+chains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaXX Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Why does the chain need cleaning??? Just don't lube it and you have no problems with cleaning!! MaXX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cossi Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Here is how NOT to do it. http://www.cbr600f4.com/secondary_pages/seajay.html Oh yeah, um the pics ARE kinda graphic. :crazy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 LOL, that goes back some :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1K Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Ok, I've got an off the wall question... Does anyone know how many turns of the rear wheel it takes to get the chain all the way around? When I go to spray the chain, I'm always curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red J Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Ok, I've got an off the wall question...Does anyone know how many turns of the rear wheel it takes to get the chain all the way around? When I go to spray the chain, I'm always curious. Rear sprocket is 45 as stock. Chain is 110 links. 2.4x revolutions of rear wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willxx23 Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Ok, I've got an off the wall question...Does anyone know how many turns of the rear wheel it takes to get the chain all the way around? When I go to spray the chain, I'm always curious. It goes real fast with the bike on the centerstand running in first gear Seriously I spray it till its about dripping that'l git-r-dun :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obby Posted July 14, 2005 Author Share Posted July 14, 2005 Here is how NOT to do it.http://www.cbr600f4.com/secondary_pages/seajay.html Oh yeah, um the pics ARE kinda graphic. :crazy: ..........................................:bluebarf:............................................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 I just start and finish at the master link. Won't work with the original endless chain, obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red J Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 You guys actually only spray it for one pass? Anal much? Nevermind... :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaXX Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Anal much? As much as possible!!! maXX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaXX Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Holy Huge Shocker!!! MaXX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1K Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 You guys actually only spray it for one pass?Anal much? Nevermind... :oops: no, i got for like 2 or 3... but 2.5 or 3.5 would be uneven spray. part of my chain might wear out faster then the rest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red J Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 You guys actually only spray it for one pass?Anal much? Nevermind... :oops: no, i got for like 2 or 3... but 2.5 or 3.5 would be uneven spray. part of my chain might wear out faster then the rest... :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 You guys actually only spray it for one pass? Yes. One thorough, anal retentive pass. Must work, my chain has never broken on me.... :poke: :wink: I'm sorry, I really couldn't resist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZITPRO Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Yep, gas, paint thinner, carb cleaner, brake cleaner, all are BAD for o rings.Just kerosenne or WD-40. I'm pretty much in the don't clean it camp. I have been using Brake cleaner sprayed on an old rag, seems to work great and I have not experience any problems yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrxxquad Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Why does the chain need cleaning???Just don't lube it and you have no problems with cleaning!! MaXX Not sure if your serious but I was going to stay out of this topic till I saw your post, so if your trolling I am going to bite and ask the question that has probably been answered before but I have not serched yet. Why lube a o-ring chain?????? Don't the o-rings keep the grease they come with inside ,,,,and prevent any that you put on from reaching the rollers. Would silicone spray help the o-rings live and also prevent any dirt from building as it is slick. This is all I have ever used as I don't want sand to stick. Don't beat me up to much but educate me why this is not right. Maybe some links to chain care in reguard to recomended care of o-ring type. I have always only lubricated non o-ring type. I use them when drag from the o-ring would effect performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongHaul Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 I had side links plates rust on a chain once. It was after a rain or a wash and the chain hadn't been lubed in awhile. I've always figured that's why ya lube - to protect the outer parts - not to lube the inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1K Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Yes. One thorough, anal retentive pass. Must work, my chain has never broken on me.... WOW... That was a laserbeam. LMAO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaXX Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 I had side links plates rust on a chain once. It was after a rain or a wash and the chain hadn't been lubed in awhile.I've always figured that's why ya lube - to protect the outer parts - not to lube the inside. I have heard this too. Trurotor, I was not trolling, but I also wasn't fully serious. I don't really worry about lube on my chain, unless I start to hear it. There are guys on the Mille forum that are emphatic about NOT NEEDING TO LUBE an O or X ring chain. MaXX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 one of my links is kinked So, did you get your kinked link unkinked :?: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB4XX Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Do not hold on to your chain as it goes around the rear sprocket :wink: :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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