October 11th, 2010, 07:13 PM | #1 |
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Chain Lube
Hi Folks,
Been riding for the last 5wks & what a blast it has been. This really is a fun little bike & I love it. But,when it comes to maintenance, I know nothing. I'd like to get some input from experienced riders here,as to what chain lube works best for you & how often it is recommended to do it. A link to any DIY videos would be appreciated. Thank You |
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October 11th, 2010, 09:37 PM | #2 |
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October 11th, 2010, 10:12 PM | #3 |
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For me, it was an easy decision. Go with the Dupont Teflon lube:
http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/motor...lubes-2010.htm |
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October 11th, 2010, 10:28 PM | #4 | |
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October 11th, 2010, 11:33 PM | #5 |
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Yep I like the Dupont teflon multi purpose spray lube. Works great and I also use it on my car bushings and it keeps them quiet. Its good stuff
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October 12th, 2010, 05:18 AM | #6 |
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+1 on dupont teflon - i've had no fling issues
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October 12th, 2010, 05:38 AM | #7 |
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Looks like the Dupont Teflon spray is very popular. I'll go with that.
Thanks,everyone, for your valuable input. |
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October 12th, 2010, 06:13 AM | #8 |
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Whatever you use, don't use the suzuki chain lube. It is the absolute worst crap. I use the dupont teflon stuff but in my quest to find a great chain lube the suzuki one left me the most disappointed.
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October 12th, 2010, 06:36 AM | #9 |
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October 12th, 2010, 07:21 AM | #10 |
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This is by far the best thing I have ever used. Absolutely no flinging and the chain seems to clean till its time to re-apply. Easy off too with a damp rag of WD-40. Only catch is it is recommended to leave it to cure overnight while other companies claim you can ride in 15 mins. I'll try to take some pics the next time I lube my chain.
http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/amh.aspx In defense of the Dupont stuff... I have yet to try it so I have no personal use experience. It does come highly recommended though.
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October 12th, 2010, 08:25 AM | #11 |
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I've been using PJ1 Blue Label chain lube. seems to be working for me, but sounds like this dupont stuff is where its at. I may have to try that when I run out of what I have.
p.s. check out http://faq.ninja250.org/wiki/Main_Page almost everything you need to know about ninja 250s.
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October 12th, 2010, 08:25 PM | #12 |
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I've also been using PJ1. It seems ok but next time I'll try the dupont.
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October 12th, 2010, 08:50 PM | #13 | |
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October 13th, 2010, 05:11 AM | #14 |
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But why would you want to clean your chain with new lube?
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October 13th, 2010, 08:23 PM | #15 |
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Just thought it was neato.
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October 13th, 2010, 08:26 PM | #16 |
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October 13th, 2010, 08:53 PM | #17 |
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Ya. I like the idea that this chemical mixture combines the most prominent hydrophobic, friction-reducing matter repellent in the world, with a grouping of other substances that render it semi-permanent if left to nature. Long live science!
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October 14th, 2010, 11:03 AM | #18 |
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Picture of my chain prior to maintenance here: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...3&postcount=20
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October 14th, 2010, 07:46 PM | #19 |
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What is the general consensus for cleaning? WD40 or Kerosene or anything else?
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October 14th, 2010, 08:36 PM | #20 |
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October 15th, 2010, 04:35 AM | #21 |
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I don't think there is one. I personally use WD-40 but your owners manual says diesel or kerosene.
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October 15th, 2010, 04:58 AM | #22 | |
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http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/tirox...chain-cleaner/ http://tiroxusa.com/contact-and-distribution.html |
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October 15th, 2010, 10:06 AM | #23 |
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I was sent a sample bottle from another site to evaluate of Bean Clean which can be ordered from chaindrain.com. I was very impressed on what a good job this stuff does, can be rinsed off with water, no real mess and easy to use and clean up after as well as environmentally friendly. Someone else should try it and see how good it is. Much better than stinky old kerosene which may be cheap but it messy to use and harder to dispose of than rinsing any spills off the driveway with a hose. Did I say I liked it?
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October 15th, 2010, 06:29 PM | #24 |
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I've used WD-40 for cleaning, rather stay away from kerosene that stuff is kinda nasty
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October 15th, 2010, 06:37 PM | #25 |
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What's the point of a chain lube you can clean off with water? Riding a trailer queen? Dupont Teflon chain lube is the stuff to use. Also comes in a handy squeeze bottle that can hide under the seat.
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October 15th, 2010, 08:49 PM | #26 |
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Kerosene and the grunge brush....or a cut-up paint brush if I don't feel like putting up with the grunge brush.
Seriously...kerosene is obscenely cheap. I'm not gonna waste perfectly good wd-40 on cleaning a chain |
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October 16th, 2010, 07:51 PM | #28 |
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Well, I did get me some kerosene from walmart today. Now, if someone can tell me how to use it to clean the chain, since it's not in a spray bottle like WD40, i'd really appreciate it.
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October 17th, 2010, 08:49 AM | #29 |
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Get it on the chain with a small brush or squeeze bottle and let it sit for a few minutes to loosen up the grease on the chain. Then scrub it with a toothbrush and just work your way around the chain. Then do it again. Then wipe it off with a rag and dry it, and lastly put on whatever you want to coat the chain.
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