[DBConz]

new chain installed a month ago, and close to 300 miles on it already. would you hold off on cleaning yet, or is this something that should be done every 300 miles no matter how new the chain is?

did a search on here, and saw some other related threads.

looks like i just put it on the stand, WD-40 with a wire brush, then spray on chain wax (while the chain is warm).

anyone else have some input here?

[Degsy]

Originally Posted by DBConz

new chain installed a month ago, and close to 300 miles on it already. would you hold off on cleaning yet, or is this something that should be done every 300 miles no matter how new the chain is?

did a search on here, and saw some other related threads.

looks like i just put it on the stand, WD-40 with a wire brush, then spray on chain wax (while the chain is warm).

anyone else have some input here?

Don't put a wire brush anywhere near it.

[DBConz]

ok, just a rag?
WD-40 ok, or do you use a chain cleaner?

[Degsy]

Originally Posted by DBConz

ok, just a rag?
WD-40 ok, or do you use a chain cleaner?

Many use wd40 and I hear it works really well.

I remove the rear wheel, drop the chain into a paint tray of kerosene and clean the chain like that with a rag. I then put a tiny amount of chain oil on and take the bike for a spin. Once I have warmed the chain up, I spray a good amount of chain wax on and wipe off excess. Allow to dry and it won't fling off too bad.

[DBConz]

yea i read that one on the search i did. remember it's me you're talking to.
i'm not taking the chain off every 300 miles to clean it. i've actually never cleaned my chain, which is why i'm asking what people use to clean it.

[brendanp]

Cleaning the chain and waxing it is essential. I use a soft plastic bristle brush with a little softscrub and a bucket of hot water. I also threw the chainguard in the trash. It makes cleaning much easier. Then I airblow it dry, warm up the chain and hit it with wax.

[DBConz]

yea, i have my OEM hugger with chain guard that i keep int he attick if i need it for an inspection sticker...other than that, it's useless to me

[Crash Dummy Denno]

Originally Posted by DBConz

yea, i have my OEM hugger with chain guard that i keep int he attick if i need it for an inspection sticker...other than that, it's useless to me

i got all the stuff you need to clean it- stop on over before a ride or whenever

just dont talk to me or anything - lets keep it purely professional

[KB]

Originally Posted by Denno

i got all the stuff you need to clean it- stop on over before a ride or whenever

just dont talk to me or anything - lets keep it purely professional

Professional BS artist maybe.

KB

[1/2pint]

Originally Posted by Denno

i got all the stuff you need to clean it- stop on over before a ride or whenever

just dont talk to me or anything - lets keep it purely professional

+1

[Crash Dummy Denno]

Originally Posted by rmbbikes

Professional BS artist maybe.

just one service i offer

[Nix]

Originally Posted by Degsy

Don't put a wire brush anywhere near it.

Degsy - If we're too lazy to take the chain completely off, is it safe to use any other type of brush? Or should that be avoided all together?

[bertbert2oo6]

Originally Posted by Nix

Degsy - If we're too lazy to take the chain completely off, is it safe to use any other type of brush? Or should that be avoided all together?

they make a special brush for cleaning chains, it's called a grunge brush

i just got a cheapo plastic bristle brush for $1 from walmart... just don't use a wire brush

[DBConz]

Originally Posted by Denno

just one service i offer

is the service as good as your frame slider jobs for cutting fairings?

[Crash Dummy Denno]

Originally Posted by bertbert2oo6

they make a special brush for cleaning chains, it's called a grunge brush

i just got a cheapo plastic bristle brush for $1 from walmart... just don't use a wire brush

or use the brush from an ice scraper

Originally Posted by DBConz

is the service as good as your frame slider jobs for cutting fairings?

eat me assholeface

[Degsy]

Originally Posted by Nix

Degsy - If we're too lazy to take the chain completely off, is it safe to use any other type of brush? Or should that be avoided all together?

Nylon brush is best. About a buck at Home Depot.

[DBConz]

Originally Posted by Degsy

Nylon brush is best. About a buck at Home Depot.

damn, that's too much $$. just spent all my cash on polish for my chrome

[jmh992003]

I bought some chain cleaner from a dealer, made by pj1 I think. Sparyed it on, let it sit several minutes wiped all the goop off with a rag, then lubed chain got it warm and fully lubed again

[DBConz]

you guys clean it every 300 miles?
what about a new chain?

[jmh992003]

I go every 5, manual says every 6, I only have 2500 on my chain so I guess we will see how long it lasts

[l3uddha]

never used wd40. heard here &there that i gets under the o-rings and does more harm than good. who knows in the long run....

i just use that motrax stuff from the dealer. let it sit, then just wipe it off. never even had to grunge brush a chain...

[KB]

I just keep lubing it. Last one got about 20k on it. Who gives a crap if they can see my gold links or not.

Motard gets a wiping down usually once during the weekend.

KB

[TheIglu]

I lube mine by rubbing it on KB's greasy cankles.

[bertbert2oo6]

you should check the chain for looseness, that's how you can tell if you need replacing. it's hard to say what mileage exactly because it depends on the chain itself, the bike, and how often it was lubed.

[l3uddha]

ahh shit my bike has 584 miles and the chain is already loose!!!