Clean and lube chain Help!

BlueRaven · April 2nd, 2010, 09:56 AM

I've noticed we do not have a DIY on how to clean and grease the chain. I remember seeing a video last year but can't find anything anymore.

Looking at Noche's 600 mile schedule it mentions that we should use " only kerosene or diesel oil for cleaning o-ring drive chain". Well i guess this mean it's not recommended to use WD-40 then so i figure i can use the Rotella T6 right? This is getting so confusing for such a simple maintenance.

Would someone please clarify things for me before i lose my mind and maybe together we can make a DIY for others. I am willing to take pics when i do this hopefully today so i can ride in 70F temps tomorrow up north of the border

jonthechron · April 2nd, 2010, 10:09 AM

I used kerosene with a toothbrush and a pan below, (you wouldn't want kerosene to drip on the driveway) I lift my rear end and scrub the chain, link by link, it goes pretty fast, kerosene liquefies the grease on the chain like if it was a simple task.

joyinc · April 2nd, 2010, 10:11 AM

i used chain cleaner on my last bike... is that ok for this one?

utahninja · April 2nd, 2010, 10:21 AM

I use kerosene and a toothbrush to clean the chain. If you don't have any kerosene, you can pick up a small bottle from camping section at Walmart.

For lubing the chain, I use Dupont's Teflon Multi-purpose Lubrication. It is a wax for protecting your O-ring chain, and comes highly recommended by other bike forums. You can pick up a can for under $5 from Lowes.

jonthechron · April 2nd, 2010, 10:21 AM

Sure, chain cleaner is probably the safest thing to use anyways... I've never used anything other that kerosene though, since it works so well, and it's so cheap...

g21-30 · April 2nd, 2010, 10:56 AM

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=31544

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10182

BlueRaven · April 2nd, 2010, 11:32 AM

Thanks sam!

QuarterBoreNinja · April 2nd, 2010, 12:55 PM

Same here, I also use kerosene and a toothbrush to clean chains, I put the bike on a stand and scrub with a pan below to catch the nasties. Once the chain is clean and dry I use Maxima Chain Wax...

ScorpionNinja · June 1st, 2010, 04:46 PM

Darryl, when you apply the maxima chain Wax (gold/black can), do you SOAK the hell outta the chain with the lube?

Do you wait 15 mins, then go back and rotate and wipe excess off, or just let it soak in for 15mins then go ride?

Either way, what is your guys exp, with the maxima chain wax FLINGING off?

How much or lil does it?

What amount do you lube your chain with?

Soaked as you spray on, or just alil bit as you spray it on?

backinthesaddleagain · June 1st, 2010, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScorpionNinja

Darryl, when you apply the maxima chain Wax (gold/black can), do you SOAK the hell outta the chain with the lube?

Do you wait 15 mins, then go back and rotate and wipe excess off, or just let it soak in for 15mins then go ride?

Either way, what is your guys exp, with the maxima chain wax FLINGING off?

How much or lil does it?

What amount do you lube your chain with?

Soaked as you spray on, or just alil bit as you spray it on?

I put it on after riding, slowly rotate wheel and coat chain with it. It sets well and doesn't fling much. No need to wipe off.

mrlmd · June 2nd, 2010, 08:02 AM

The Dupont Teflon spray is much cleaner. Nothing, like sand or dirt sticks to it, there is no fling off on the bike or dripping on the driveway, it's easy, cheap, and works very well. and minimizes cleaning of the chain in between spray-on applications.

utahninja · June 2nd, 2010, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrlmd

The Dupont Teflon spray is much cleaner. Nothing, like sand or dirt sticks to it, there is no fling off on the bike or dripping on the driveway, it's easy, cheap, and works very well. and minimizes cleaning of the chain in between spray-on applications.

I love this stuff! Get a can for under $5 at Lowes.

2WheelGuy · June 2nd, 2010, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by utahninja

I love this stuff! Get a can for under $5 at Lowes.

I love this stuff. I used to use Maxima Chain Wax but this is clean and seems to lube better.

Buffalony · June 3rd, 2010, 01:58 AM

thanks guys.ive been looking for a new/cleaner lube to try.im doing my chain maint right now.usually I used a degreaser then wurth hhs 2000 Which I still think is fantastic stuff.but this time around I decided to try something different. I used black magic foam tire cleaner (which I just bought for the first time) as the degreaser then rinsed thoroughly and wow. I'm gonna grab some dupont tom.

BIGT94z · June 18th, 2010, 10:05 PM

i have a newb question. im picking up some kerosene and dupont teflon spray tomorrow. do i just grab a cheap toothbrush to use with the kerosene?

Xoulrath · June 18th, 2010, 10:14 PM

I use WD-40 sprayed on a cloth at the moment. I need to get a toothbrush. I won't be doing kerosene being that the bike is parked in a forest. I live on five acres so I would prefer it stay five acres. No flash fires wanted.

As far as the chain lubricant, I use Royal Purple Max-Chain. I love everything Royal Purple and have had nothing but greatness out of their products.

kkim · June 18th, 2010, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xoulrath

I use WD-40 sprayed on a cloth at the moment. I need to get a toothbrush. I won't be doing kerosene being that the bike is parked in a forest. I live on five acres so I would prefer it stay five acres. No flash fires wanted.

As far as the chain lubricant, I use Royal Purple Max-Chain. I love everything Royal Purple and have had nothing but greatness out of their products.

lol... did you know the main ingredient in wd40 is kerosene?

mrlmd · June 19th, 2010, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIGT94z

i have a newb question. im picking up some kerosene and dupont teflon spray tomorrow. do i just grab a cheap toothbrush to use with the kerosene?

Use your old toothbrush and buy yourself a new one.

Xoulrath · June 20th, 2010, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

lol... did you know the main ingredient in wd40 is kerosene?

I do now!

Well, we've been getting a lot of rain here so I think the trees are safe, LOL!

Plus, I am buying a shed tomorrow and the bikes will be in there by next weekend. Storage and workspace all in one. YES!

April 2nd, 2010, 09:56 AM	#1
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	Clean and lube chain Help! I've noticed we do not have a DIY on how to clean and grease the chain. I remember seeing a video last year but can't find anything anymore. Looking at Noche's 600 mile schedule it mentions that we should use " only kerosene or diesel oil for cleaning o-ring drive chain". Well i guess this mean it's not recommended to use WD-40 then so i figure i can use the Rotella T6 right? This is getting so confusing for such a simple maintenance. Would someone please clarify things for me before i lose my mind and maybe together we can make a DIY for others. I am willing to take pics when i do this hopefully today so i can ride in 70F temps tomorrow up north of the border __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

April 2nd, 2010, 10:56 AM	#6
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 and ZX-12R 2000 Posts: A lot.	Check These http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=31544 http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10182

April 2nd, 2010, 11:32 AM	#7
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	Thanks sam! __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

June 3rd, 2010, 01:58 AM	#14
Buffalony ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Joe Location: Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 "Wasabi", 82 Yamaha xj650j Posts: A lot.	thanks guys.ive been looking for a new/cleaner lube to try.im doing my chain maint right now.usually I used a degreaser then wurth hhs 2000 Which I still think is fantastic stuff.but this time around I decided to try something different. I used black magic foam tire cleaner (which I just bought for the first time) as the degreaser then rinsed thoroughly and wow. I'm gonna grab some dupont tom. __________________________________________________

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April 2nd, 2010, 10:09 AM	#2
jonthechron ninjette.org sage Name: Jon Location: Usa Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): magHitVE Posts: 649	I used kerosene with a toothbrush and a pan below, (you wouldn't want kerosene to drip on the driveway) I lift my rear end and scrub the chain, link by link, it goes pretty fast, kerosene liquefies the grease on the chain like if it was a simple task.

April 2nd, 2010, 10:11 AM	#3
joyinc ninjette.org member Name: Joyce Location: Ontario Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): black 2010 ninja250 Posts: 224	i used chain cleaner on my last bike... is that ok for this one?

April 2nd, 2010, 10:21 AM	#4
utahninja Ride Smart, Ride Safe Name: Chuck Location: Herriman, UT Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250, 2006 Yamati 150cc Scooter Posts: 71	I use kerosene and a toothbrush to clean the chain. If you don't have any kerosene, you can pick up a small bottle from camping section at Walmart. For lubing the chain, I use Dupont's Teflon Multi-purpose Lubrication. It is a wax for protecting your O-ring chain, and comes highly recommended by other bike forums. You can pick up a can for under $5 from Lowes.

April 2nd, 2010, 12:55 PM	#8
QuarterBoreNinja ninjette.org member Name: D Location: Michigan Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Why do you care? Posts: 64	Same here, I also use kerosene and a toothbrush to clean chains, I put the bike on a stand and scrub with a pan below to catch the nasties. Once the chain is clean and dry I use Maxima Chain Wax...

June 1st, 2010, 04:46 PM	#9
ScorpionNinja ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Dave Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	Darryl, when you apply the maxima chain Wax (gold/black can), do you SOAK the hell outta the chain with the lube? Do you wait 15 mins, then go back and rotate and wipe excess off, or just let it soak in for 15mins then go ride? Either way, what is your guys exp, with the maxima chain wax FLINGING off? How much or lil does it? What amount do you lube your chain with? Soaked as you spray on, or just alil bit as you spray it on?

June 2nd, 2010, 08:02 AM	#11
mrlmd ninjette.org sage Name: Marc Location: Crawfordville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Suzuki S50, 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F, 1990 Honda PC800, 2000 Yamaha TW200 Posts: 848	The Dupont Teflon spray is much cleaner. Nothing, like sand or dirt sticks to it, there is no fling off on the bike or dripping on the driveway, it's easy, cheap, and works very well. and minimizes cleaning of the chain in between spray-on applications.

June 18th, 2010, 10:05 PM	#15
BIGT94z ninjette.org member Name: b Location: midwest Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250r Posts: 119	i have a newb question. im picking up some kerosene and dupont teflon spray tomorrow. do i just grab a cheap toothbrush to use with the kerosene?

June 18th, 2010, 10:14 PM	#16
Xoulrath ninjette.org sage Name: T Location: U.S. Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): Current: '11 ZX-6R; Previous: '09 Ninjette; '08 ZX-6R (Ex-Wife '09 TU250X) Posts: 981	I use WD-40 sprayed on a cloth at the moment. I need to get a toothbrush. I won't be doing kerosene being that the bike is parked in a forest. I live on five acres so I would prefer it stay five acres. No flash fires wanted. As far as the chain lubricant, I use Royal Purple Max-Chain. I love everything Royal Purple and have had nothing but greatness out of their products.