March 14, 200917 yr Hi Guys, how do y'all keep your drive chains clean and shiney? the reason I ask is some of the bikes I see on the TC Garage their chains shine and look like they have never seen any dirt or use and mine on my 280 pro `04 is black with sludge/grease. I was using Silkoleen chain oil spray but have now gone to PJ1 clear chain spray, so should I bath the chain in petrol/degreaser get it totally clean then start again? How often do you clean strip your chain? any tips or hints would be great. Best regards.
March 14, 200917 yr I just clean it after every ride when I clean the bike, then I run the bike in 6th gear and open it up while its on a paddock stand, this flings any water off thats left on the chain. the I stick it in 1st, and spray the chain on the top and the bottom, rev it again to spray off any excess and then spray it again with 3 in 1 spray lube. does the trick and never looks messy =] Tom
March 15, 200917 yr Non o ring chain. Wash in petrol, blow crap off with compressor, boil in chain wax or similar. (wont look shinie though) Edited March 15, 200917 yr by B40RT
March 15, 200917 yr Author WD 40 everytime.Chain lube just makes all the crap stick to the chain So just WD40 before and after a session? Do you still get long chain and sprocket life aswell?
March 15, 200917 yr WD40 after the wash - but try 3in1 (made by WD40) before riding, as its thicker and provides extra protection for longer, and its just as clean.
March 15, 200917 yr Author WD40 after the wash - but try 3in1 (made by WD40) before riding, as its thicker and provides extra protection for longer, and its just as clean. Thank you, will try that
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