Keeping rear wheel clean

tehcarguy · October 23rd, 2012, 10:16 AM

When I lube my chain some amount of oil and other debris builds up on my rear wheel and its a huge pain to keep it clean. What methods do you guys use to help prevent this?

alex.s · October 23rd, 2012, 10:45 AM

like this?

Alex · October 23rd, 2012, 11:04 AM

Different chain lubes are better or worse in flinging off and getting everywhere. If too much is applied, it gets even worse. I've had good luck with Maxima's chainwax, and people seem to like the Dupont stuff as well.

alex.s · October 23rd, 2012, 11:07 AM

also, clear stuff generally shows up less than the white stuff

DaBlue1 · October 23rd, 2012, 12:19 PM

Use a chain lube like Maxima or Dupont Teflon Spray. These 2 tend not to fling if applied correctly. Use a rag or cardboard to cover areas to prevent over spray. Lube a section at a time and let it dry in between applications.

choneofakind · October 23rd, 2012, 12:31 PM

Using a large piece of cardboard really helps as well. Cut a round notch out of it so you can slide it forward between the wheel and the sprocket, and presto! Temporary lube guard for when you apply chaing lube.

alex.s · October 23rd, 2012, 12:38 PM

i just have someone spin the rear wheel for me while i hold a rag behind the chain and spray the different areas while i'm wiping the chain with the rag...

Motofool · October 23rd, 2012, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

.........Cut a round notch out of it so you can slide it forward between the wheel and the sprocket..........

choneofakind · October 23rd, 2012, 12:48 PM

Big piece of card board. Cut a semi-circle shape out of it so the cardboard goes further over the cush drive, covers more of the rim, and keeps it clean.

alex.s · October 23rd, 2012, 12:57 PM

you know, you're allowed to wipe down the wheels with a rag when they are dirty... the chain lube even helps to clean the dried crap on there off with the rag

choneofakind · October 23rd, 2012, 01:06 PM

Eh, then it gets on the tires too. I'd rather just not ride in rain, and not goober up the rim with chain lube. That's more cleaning work.

alex.s · October 23rd, 2012, 01:08 PM

Boom King · October 23rd, 2012, 01:28 PM

Some WD-40 on a clean rag and all the gunk on your rims wipes off easy.

Domagoj · October 23rd, 2012, 11:50 PM

Or just leave it dirty. Nothing bad will happen.

Monkeytofu · October 24th, 2012, 12:12 AM

Just buy a bottle of tire cleaner and try and not get any of it on your chain. I use it whenever I clean my bike and it just cuts through road grime on my tires and rims.

choneofakind · October 24th, 2012, 11:44 AM

Tofu, you made sure to keep that stuff off the tread of your tires right?

CZroe · October 25th, 2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Boom King

Some WD-40 on a clean rag and all the gunk on your rims wipes off easy.

Yeah, but it'll pick up grime that much faster. Ask me, the PC'd rim owner, how I know.

Boom King · October 25th, 2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by CZroe

Yeah, but it'll pick up grime that much faster. As me, the PC'd rim owner, how I know.

Definitely a good point. It's partly oil based so best not to leave it on your rims. I use it to clean off the tough grime and then finish off the rims with some car wash.

Lychee · October 25th, 2012, 05:23 PM

simple green works for me. or dawn.

geeker · October 25th, 2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

Tofu, you made sure to keep that stuff off the tread of your tires right?

Tire cleaner is different than tire shine. There is nothing wrong with bleach white and a scrub brush. I clean my rims with Meguiar's All Wheel cleaner.

Momaru · October 27th, 2012, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CZroe

Yeah, but it'll pick up grime that much faster. Ask me, the PC'd rim owner, how I know.

Oh jesus, we with the powdercoated rims get dirty sooo fast.
I've been using Meguiar's no-scrub wheel cleaner on 'em when I wash the bike and works rather well

ninja250r81 · October 27th, 2012, 06:02 PM

to help you when you clean the rims.

go out and but a wheel sealant just like wax but harder.

http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/pr.../wheel_sealant

Monkeytofu · October 27th, 2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by choneofakind

Tofu, you made sure to keep that stuff off the tread of your tires right?

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeker

Tire cleaner is different than tire shine. There is nothing wrong with bleach white and a scrub brush. I clean my rims with Meguiar's All Wheel cleaner.

This.

I don't put tire shine on my wheels, just use cleaner to get rid of grime and dirt. You wash the tire off with water afterwards so nothing stays on anyways. I also use another brand which I can't remember, but it works well.

October 23rd, 2012, 10:16 AM	#1
tehcarguy ninjette.org member Name: Tyler Location: North Ga. Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 12	Keeping rear wheel clean When I lube my chain some amount of oil and other debris builds up on my rear wheel and its a huge pain to keep it clean. What methods do you guys use to help prevent this?

October 23rd, 2012, 10:45 AM	#2
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	like this? __________________________________________________

October 23rd, 2012, 11:04 AM	#3
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October 23rd, 2012, 11:07 AM	#4
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	also, clear stuff generally shows up less than the white stuff __________________________________________________

October 23rd, 2012, 12:38 PM	#7
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	i just have someone spin the rear wheel for me while i hold a rag behind the chain and spray the different areas while i'm wiping the chain with the rag... __________________________________________________

October 23rd, 2012, 12:19 PM	#5
DaBlue1 Long Time Rider Name: Blue Location: Charlotte, NC Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Use a chain lube like Maxima or Dupont Teflon Spray. These 2 tend not to fling if applied correctly. Use a rag or cardboard to cover areas to prevent over spray. Lube a section at a time and let it dry in between applications.

October 23rd, 2012, 12:31 PM	#6
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Using a large piece of cardboard really helps as well. Cut a round notch out of it so you can slide it forward between the wheel and the sprocket, and presto! Temporary lube guard for when you apply chaing lube.

October 23rd, 2012, 12:48 PM	#9
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Big piece of card board. Cut a semi-circle shape out of it so the cardboard goes further over the cush drive, covers more of the rim, and keeps it clean.

October 23rd, 2012, 12:57 PM	#10
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	you know, you're allowed to wipe down the wheels with a rag when they are dirty... the chain lube even helps to clean the dried crap on there off with the rag __________________________________________________

October 23rd, 2012, 01:06 PM	#11
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Eh, then it gets on the tires too. I'd rather just not ride in rain, and not goober up the rim with chain lube. That's more cleaning work.

October 23rd, 2012, 01:08 PM	#12
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	__________________________________________________

October 23rd, 2012, 01:28 PM	#13
Boom King So, where's the reverse? Name: Anson Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Some WD-40 on a clean rag and all the gunk on your rims wipes off easy.

October 23rd, 2012, 11:50 PM	#14
Domagoj ninjette.org guru Name: Domagoj Location: Rijeka, Croatia Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r 2009 Posts: 396	Or just leave it dirty. Nothing bad will happen.

October 24th, 2012, 12:12 AM	#15
Monkeytofu I told you bro Name: Noor Location: Austin, Texas Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 1996 Ninja 250r Posts: 680	Just buy a bottle of tire cleaner and try and not get any of it on your chain. I use it whenever I clean my bike and it just cuts through road grime on my tires and rims.

October 24th, 2012, 11:44 AM	#16
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Tofu, you made sure to keep that stuff off the tread of your tires right?

October 25th, 2012, 05:23 PM	#19
Lychee sail away Name: Jon Location: San Jose Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): gixxer (sold), ninjette (upgrade!) Posts: 964 Blog Entries: 8	simple green works for me. or dawn.

October 27th, 2012, 06:02 PM	#22
ninja250r81 ninjette.org guru Name: scott Location: australia Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 ninja 250r se Posts: 435	to help you when you clean the rims. go out and but a wheel sealant just like wax but harder. http://www.carcareproducts.com.au/pr.../wheel_sealant

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