EVLXX Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 Once again hitting an older topic... Anybody ever use this... http://www.gunk.com/item_asp/EB1.asp Talk about some cleaning power.... :shock: That's some STRONG shiiii there. WD40 just takes to long... and who really wants to rub that thing with a brush and Kerosene.... :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneXX Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 I wouldn't use that shit. I spray wd-40 on a rag and wipe the chain down. Then re oil the chain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moriartii Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 Yeah I thought the superbrite shit was not good for O rings. I use Simple Green or Castrol Super Clean (Walmart purple jug) to clean mine. Water soluable and doesnt harm the rings. I then blast the shit out of the chain with an air compressor to get the water out, after lube. Havent had any issue with rust or problems with the chain. Kinley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matey_peeps Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 I've never cleaned my chain and get 18,000+ miles out of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 I use Tide in the laundry mat machine, comes out all shiney and smells great too! I finish it off with a little WD-40, Olive oil, or whatever I have lying around for that glossy look :twisted: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechnoGecko Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/motorcycle-chain-lube/ .. can of motorcycle chain cleaner and a grunge brush followed up by a can of motorcycle chain lube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger_916 Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 A friend of mine turned me on to charcoal lighter fluid. I soak down a rag, wipe the chain clean and re-wax the chain. Works great every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willxx23 Posted October 5, 2005 Share Posted October 5, 2005 I wouldn't use that shit. I spray wd-40 on a rag and wipe the chain down. Then re oil the chain +1 eXXactly. 8) WTF are you driving through that you would need Engine Bright to clean it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVLXX Posted October 6, 2005 Author Share Posted October 6, 2005 http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/motorcycle-chain-lube/.. can of motorcycle chain cleaner and a grunge brush followed up by a can of motorcycle chain lube. Yep.... I actually found that same article just before I posted. I was trying to come up with the most harmfull stuff I could think of in order to raise some eyebrows and get an ass rippin.... Funny though.... I love how they show the effects of WD40 on a bearing... and then you think of all the poeple that THINK it's a lubricant. IT NOT a LUBRICANT. It is however a great cleaner.... cleans the grease right out of your chain. Which brings up a good question, which is really more harmfull to an O-ring.... A water based Solvet (Engine Brite) or a Petroleum Based solvent ? :? I also wonder about some of the New Citrus cleaners that are out... some of them are extremely effective at desolving Caked on grease and Grime. But once again I wounder what it's going to do to an O-ring. Personnaly I don't clean my chain anymore either... at least not since I switch back to useing Gear Lube (with my special additives) on my chain as my Lubricant. Now the chain cleans itself. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redxxrdr Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 I too use wd 40 at work as a cleaner. Nothing cuts rust as fast as a scotchbrite and wd40. Lubricate afterwards. I am installing my first chain soon. The directions say to add grease to the stake link before assembling. Any ideas what type of grease is in the factory installed links? Wheel bearing grease OK? 18+ K on the origional DID chain with little cleaning. I will pull the front sproket cover off every few thousand miles. That was where the real mess was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MileHi Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 I too use wd 40 at work as a cleaner. Nothing cuts rust as fast as a scotchbrite and wd40. Lubricate afterwards.I am installing my first chain soon. The directions say to add grease to the stake link before assembling. Any ideas what type of grease is in the factory installed links? Wheel bearing grease OK? 18+ K on the origional DID chain with little cleaning. I will pull the front sproket cover off every few thousand miles. That was where the real mess was. The chain should come with a little packet of KY... Err... grease for the master link. If/when I do clean the chain, I use kerosene when it's really filty or a rag sprayed with WD-40 to wipe off the light dirt. Since I've been using the Pro-oiler I don't really have that problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor Psycho Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 If you're concerned about how your chain looks buy a new one and only put it on for special occasions. My dirty old chain with lots of lube on it works better than any CLEAN chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbillyxx Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 If you're concerned about how your chain looks buy a new one and only put it on for special occasions. My dirty old chain with lots of lube on it works better than any CLEAN chain. Try Astro Glyde warming. It's opens up the pores in the metal and gets into all those tight places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1K Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 I wouldn't use that shit. I spray wd-40 on a rag and wipe the chain down. Then re oil the chain +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillbillyxx Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 Try some parts washer solution on a rag. It does a much better job than WD40 and evaporates in a few minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XX Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 i don't. and i typically get between 25-30k from my chains. but i do use a hawkoiler ;o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beondwacko Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 I have used a chain grunge brush and Honda Brite. I have also used ( belive it or not ) Formula 409 Orange. The 409 works almost as well as the Honda Brite. I then wipe it down with a clean dry rag and re-wax it. I should ( and will next time... good advice ) use an air gun to blow out the remaining water. I clean the chain about every 1500 miles, and wax it every other tankfull of gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 If it wasn't for the O-rings all the mentioned ways would be fine. In my opinion, no starting fluid, compressed air, Gunk, etc. The only cleaner is kerosene (approved by DID). I don't even use a brush, just a rag, I don't want to hurt the O-rings. It's been quite awhile since I cleaned to switch to that new Dupont Teflon lube. Stuff is great! Chain still looks clean, not black. Very little sling off and what does is easy to remove, just combines with the brake dust on the rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVLXX Posted October 6, 2005 Author Share Posted October 6, 2005 First off.... I'm amazed that poeple are still talking about the Gunk..... It was a JOKE ! Secondly... Compressed Air.... No.... you Will cause a low presure cavity on the back side and possibly suck the water in behind the O-ring. And- If it wasn't for the O-rings all the mentioned ways would be fine.I don't want to hurt the O-rings. What do you guys think those things are made of..... ? Silk ? How about a Tough Ass Silicone Rubber of some kind.... Take a tooth brush and some soap too your Tire.... no better yet to one of the Vacum lines on your motor, and tell me when you Hurt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azxx Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I use Gunk but I replace the o-rings after cleaning it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motor Psycho Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 If you replace the o-rings you should use one size oversize. Sometimes the fine dirt that gets trapped in there will actually wear away some of the metal on the inside of the links and standard size o-rings won't seal tight enough, allowing for accelerated wear. Always measure with a small set of verniers to choose the correct rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azxx Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 If you replace the o-rings you should use one size oversize. Sometimes the fine dirt that gets trapped in there will actually wear away some of the metal on the inside of the links and standard size o-rings won't seal tight enough, allowing for accelerated wear. Always measure with a small set of verniers to choose the correct rings. I will try that, I'm kinda busy now grinding new teeth into the rear sprocket, seems simple but I'm allso going down 3 teeth and the spacing is a bitch, if your not carefull you end up with teeth real far apart at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmacza Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 I have used a chain grunge brush and Honda Brite. I have also used ( belive it or not ) Formula 409 Orange. The 409 works almost as well as the Honda Brite. I then wipe it down with a clean dry rag and re-wax it. I should ( and will next time... good advice ) use an air gun to blow out the remaining water. I clean the chain about every 1500 miles, and wax it every other tankfull of gas. you guys stress too much... just take the fucking thing off and put it along with the sprockets in the dishwasher... did MAJIC stuff for my old BMC Mini brake hubs, CV joints and slave cylinders the wife had a bit to say about it tho :roll: :roll: :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobicus Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Last time I cleaned mine, I just hit it with Honda Polish. Try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MileHi Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 It's been quite awhile since I cleaned to switch to that new Dupont Teflon lube. Stuff is great! Chain still looks clean, not black. Very little sling off and what does is easy to remove, just combines with the brake dust on the rim. That stuff is pretty neat, huh! After reading the thread about the clutch lever, I went out and cleaned/lubed it and the brake lever. The differnce is amazing... BTW, DuPont also has the silcon and white grease sprays with Teflon too. I used the whitegreas on the levers' brass bushings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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