Do not clean your chain like this guy

AnarchoMoltov · September 23rd, 2009, 08:52 PM

OMFG, this has to be 1 of the most F'd up things I've seen...DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT CLEAN YOUR CHAIN WITH THE BIKE RUNNING....Matter of fact make sure the keys arent even in the ignition...This brain surgeon had to learn the hard way..Here take a look for your self.. VERY GRAPHIC!!!!!!!
http://www.gixxer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=242261

Cedilla · September 23rd, 2009, 09:07 PM

I was reading about that yesterday, One thing I noticed, is that he had been doing it like that for years, never realizing there was any danger in it, until his luck ran out.

backinthesaddleagain · September 23rd, 2009, 09:12 PM

another risk is long hair getting caught in a running chain and pulled into the sprocket - saw it in a horror movie once, but could happen in real life too

Blue Monkey · September 23rd, 2009, 09:32 PM

I felt so sorry for that guy. Talk about learning the hard way.

emt250 · September 24th, 2009, 02:21 AM

OUCH! Seems to at least be taking it well enough to post on a forum... I'll definitely add that to my list of things to never ever do...although to be honest I don't think I would have done it even without the story and pictures.

Tigress · September 24th, 2009, 04:17 AM

Wow. I couldn't even look at the pics. It does pay to have understanding people you can go to for advice on things like that.

empire00 · September 24th, 2009, 10:34 AM

thats how i lube my MX chains but on those im not worried about overspray and i stay a long way back.

AnarchoMoltov · September 24th, 2009, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emt250

OUCH! Seems to at least be taking it well enough to post on a forum... I'll definitely add that to my list of things to never ever do...although to be honest I don't think I would have done it even without the story and pictures.

I'm surprised he was able to be calm enough to take pics before he made it to the hospital..

rockNroll · September 24th, 2009, 10:39 AM

My fingers hurt just lookin at that mess

patw · September 24th, 2009, 10:55 AM

Makes one want to be in medicine

DarkNinja52 · September 24th, 2009, 11:02 AM

im afraid to click the link.... i did... i dont want lunch anymore

camaroz1985 · September 24th, 2009, 11:18 AM

Wow, now I don't feel so bad about my finger injury. At least its still there (didn't think it would be though).

Sailariel · September 24th, 2009, 05:36 PM

Saw a lot of injuries like that when sailors are in a hurry to pick up their anchor and get their fingers caught in a chain gypsy. Actually saw a guy sever a finger lubing a bicycle chain. Chains and fingers do not get along well. When cleaning/lubing your MC chain--Never use a rag--always a paper towel. We are talking about the bike being on a rear jack and you are turning the wheel to move the chain. A rag can pull your fingers into the sprocket real quick---a paper towel will shear. I don`t think the chap in the pictures will be playing a guitar for a while. Had to hurt.

ScorpionNinja · September 24th, 2009, 08:46 PM

i always lube my chain with turning the rear wheel by hand spinning, with the chain going towards the front sprocket, that way my hand gets a knuckle buster on the kickstand area... and NOT caught in the rear sprocket!

andrewexd · September 24th, 2009, 10:12 PM

ouch - im too ghetto to even have a rear stand so its impossible to get my fingers stuck

(i just clean / lube one section at a time)

Mo1981 · September 24th, 2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ScorpionNinja

i always lube my chain with turning the rear wheel by hand spinning, with the chain going towards the front sprocket, that way my hand gets a knuckle buster on the kickstand area... and NOT caught in the rear sprocket!

Same here...
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patw · September 25th, 2009, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewexd

ouch - im too ghetto to even have a rear stand so its impossible to get my fingers stuck

(i just clean / lube one section at a time)

Same here. It pays to be cheap sometimes

backinthesaddleagain · September 25th, 2009, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patw

Same here. It pays to be cheap sometimes

Yeah me too. Clean and lube about 12" of chain, roll bike about a foot, repeat, repeat, repeat.......

tjkamper · September 25th, 2009, 01:01 PM

It really is a good thing that he posted this, even if it reminds all of us to be careful when working on any type of machinery. And even better if it saves some poor chap from trying to save some time and clean his chain that way.

I give the guy props for being a man about it and sharing with others.

HKr1 · September 25th, 2009, 05:24 PM

capt_bugaloo · September 25th, 2009, 09:40 PM

I'd recommend the OP edit his post to make it very clear just how graphic the photos are.

I've got a strong stomach - but damn, you should have warned me I was going to see the guy's fingers torn off!

TrueFaith · September 26th, 2009, 09:32 AM

Good thing he admitted being an idiot, because that is absolutely the dumbest thing I have seen in a while. What part about keeping your hands away from moving machinery does this guy not understand? Starting a bike on a rear stand is stupid enough, but to actually put your hands anywhere near the sprocket & chain while it's in gear takes the friggin' cake. He's lucky he only lost the tips of his fingers.

Racer x · September 26th, 2009, 09:52 AM

I had the chain on my garage door get stuck in the pulley . I climbed up the latter to look at it . When i touched it it let go . How lucky was I? When I came to I ONLY lost the finger nail on my right hand and had a thin red line across my right eye. where the end of the chain hit me in the face.

rustler753 · September 26th, 2009, 10:40 AM

I'm really hungry all of a sudden....

bob706 · September 26th, 2009, 11:03 AM

wow

BikeVinyl · September 26th, 2009, 08:17 PM

I'm shocked he took pic's before going to the hospital too .. it's too bad for this guy .. sometimes people don't think ahead and its a shame . I feel bad for him .

untdavid · September 26th, 2009, 08:48 PM

Just looking at those pictures makes me cringe.

AnarchoMoltov · September 26th, 2009, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustler753

I'm really hungry all of a sudden....

capt_bugaloo · September 28th, 2009, 07:51 AM

That thread goes on and on for like 14 pages, and most of it is insults to the OP's intelligence.

What was the end result..? Did they manage to salvage the fingertips?

andrewexd · September 28th, 2009, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt_bugaloo

That thread goes on and on for like 14 pages, and most of it is insults to the OP's intelligence.

What was the end result..? Did they manage to salvage the fingertips?

yeah, theres pictures of his fingers back on in the first few pages iirc.

AnarchoMoltov · September 28th, 2009, 11:24 AM

He's missing 3 of his fingertips....

blackfocal · September 28th, 2009, 11:47 AM

i will always remember that now when i clean my chain. sucks for that guy.

Justanothermp5 · September 28th, 2009, 01:25 PM

holy ****...that looks gross as hell

Snake · September 28th, 2009, 04:52 PM

That was very graphic but thank you for posting. I do not clean my chain like that but it was a good reminder to me why I don't do it like that.

noche_caliente · September 28th, 2009, 06:28 PM

I really admire that guy for posting up - especially on THAT forum! Sucks for him, but hopefully others will learn from it. I always knew conceptually what might happen, but to see it really makes it more serious!

andrewexd · September 28th, 2009, 09:41 PM

ha seriously gixxer.com is a funny/weird site.

September 23rd, 2009, 08:52 PM	#1
AnarchoMoltov ninjette.org guru Name: Dan Location: Chicago, il.... Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Suzuki GSX-R750 Posts: 378	Do not clean your chain like this guy OMFG, this has to be 1 of the most F'd up things I've seen...DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT CLEAN YOUR CHAIN WITH THE BIKE RUNNING....Matter of fact make sure the keys arent even in the ignition...This brain surgeon had to learn the hard way..Here take a look for your self.. VERY GRAPHIC!!!!!!! http://www.gixxer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=242261

September 23rd, 2009, 09:32 PM	#4
Blue Monkey ninjette.org member Name: Joel Location: Utah Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 95	wow I felt so sorry for that guy. Talk about learning the hard way. __________________________________________________ Corbin seat, Area P carbon fiber quiet core full exhaust, rear fender modified, rear seat cowl, tank protector, Zero Gravity DB windscreen, kleen air system removed

September 24th, 2009, 02:21 AM	#5
emt250 2 Wheel Newb Name: Scott Location: Sacramento, CA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 250r Posts: 218 Blog Entries: 1	OUCH! Seems to at least be taking it well enough to post on a forum... I'll definitely add that to my list of things to never ever do...although to be honest I don't think I would have done it even without the story and pictures. __________________________________________________ "Always remember, your mind is like a parachute. It works best when not being eaten by zombies" -Someone

September 24th, 2009, 04:17 AM	#6
Tigress Musical Genius Name: Belinda Location: O'Fallon, MO Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Blue AKA "The Kid" 08 Vulcan 900 Classic Blue(for now) AKA "Honey" Posts: 146	Wow. I couldn't even look at the pics. It does pay to have understanding people you can go to for advice on things like that. __________________________________________________ ti·gress n. 1. A female tiger. 2. A woman regarded as daring or fierce.

September 24th, 2009, 10:55 AM	#10
patw ninjette.org guru Name: Pat Location: Barrie, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 SE Posts: 338	Makes one want to be in medicine __________________________________________________ 2013 CRF250L 1985 GL1200 Interstate

September 23rd, 2009, 09:07 PM	#2
Cedilla ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Huntsville, AL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 755	I was reading about that yesterday, One thing I noticed, is that he had been doing it like that for years, never realizing there was any danger in it, until his luck ran out.

September 23rd, 2009, 09:12 PM	#3
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	another risk is long hair getting caught in a running chain and pulled into the sprocket - saw it in a horror movie once, but could happen in real life too

September 24th, 2009, 10:34 AM	#7
empire00 ninjette.org member Name: Sean Location: Southern IL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 250r SE, 2015 FJ-09 Posts: 171	thats how i lube my MX chains but on those im not worried about overspray and i stay a long way back.

September 24th, 2009, 10:39 AM	#9
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	My fingers hurt just lookin at that mess

September 24th, 2009, 11:02 AM	#11
DarkNinja52 ninjette.org sage Name: aj Location: New York / PA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red 09 Ninja 250r aka Sheila (RIP), Red '10 Ninja 250r aka Sasha (Sold), White '13 Ninja 300 (To be Purchased) Posts: 855	im afraid to click the link.... i did... i dont want lunch anymore __________________________________________________

September 24th, 2009, 11:18 AM	#12
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Wow, now I don't feel so bad about my finger injury. At least its still there (didn't think it would be though).

September 24th, 2009, 05:36 PM	#13
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Saw a lot of injuries like that when sailors are in a hurry to pick up their anchor and get their fingers caught in a chain gypsy. Actually saw a guy sever a finger lubing a bicycle chain. Chains and fingers do not get along well. When cleaning/lubing your MC chain--Never use a rag--always a paper towel. We are talking about the bike being on a rear jack and you are turning the wheel to move the chain. A rag can pull your fingers into the sprocket real quick---a paper towel will shear. I don`t think the chap in the pictures will be playing a guitar for a while. Had to hurt.

September 24th, 2009, 08:46 PM	#14
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.	i always lube my chain with turning the rear wheel by hand spinning, with the chain going towards the front sprocket, that way my hand gets a knuckle buster on the kickstand area... and NOT caught in the rear sprocket!

September 24th, 2009, 10:12 PM	#15
andrewexd ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: LA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 07 GSXR600 (N250 sold :( ) Posts: 415	ouch - im too ghetto to even have a rear stand so its impossible to get my fingers stuck (i just clean / lube one section at a time)

September 25th, 2009, 01:01 PM	#19
tjkamper ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Travis Location: Warwick, RI Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	It really is a good thing that he posted this, even if it reminds all of us to be careful when working on any type of machinery. And even better if it saves some poor chap from trying to save some time and clean his chain that way. I give the guy props for being a man about it and sharing with others. __________________________________________________ Addicted to anything that has an engine and rolls.

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September 25th, 2009, 09:40 PM	#21
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	I'd recommend the OP edit his post to make it very clear just how graphic the photos are. I've got a strong stomach - but damn, you should have warned me I was going to see the guy's fingers torn off! __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

September 26th, 2009, 09:32 AM	#22
TrueFaith ninjette.org sage Name: Wayne Location: Brookfield, MA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Honda CBR250R Posts: 585	Good thing he admitted being an idiot, because that is absolutely the dumbest thing I have seen in a while. What part about keeping your hands away from moving machinery does this guy not understand? Starting a bike on a rear stand is stupid enough, but to actually put your hands anywhere near the sprocket & chain while it's in gear takes the friggin' cake. He's lucky he only lost the tips of his fingers.

September 26th, 2009, 09:52 AM	#23
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	I had the chain on my garage door get stuck in the pulley . I climbed up the latter to look at it . When i touched it it let go . How lucky was I? When I came to I ONLY lost the finger nail on my right hand and had a thin red line across my right eye. where the end of the chain hit me in the face.

September 26th, 2009, 10:40 AM	#24
rustler753 ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Boulder, CO Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09' Ninja 250 (SOLD); 00' CBR 929RR Posts: 133	I'm really hungry all of a sudden....

September 26th, 2009, 11:03 AM	#25
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	wow

September 26th, 2009, 08:17 PM	#26
BikeVinyl ninjette.org member Name: bikevinyl Location: Fl Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 (636) Posts: 21	I'm shocked he took pic's before going to the hospital too .. it's too bad for this guy .. sometimes people don't think ahead and its a shame . I feel bad for him . __________________________________________________ I make all motorcycle decals. my site is www.bikevinyl.com

September 26th, 2009, 08:48 PM	#27
untdavid ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Dallas, TX Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Candy Plasma Blue 250r Posts: 79	Just looking at those pictures makes me cringe.

September 28th, 2009, 07:51 AM	#29
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	That thread goes on and on for like 14 pages, and most of it is insults to the OP's intelligence. What was the end result..? Did they manage to salvage the fingertips? __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

September 28th, 2009, 11:24 AM	#31
AnarchoMoltov ninjette.org guru Name: Dan Location: Chicago, il.... Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Suzuki GSX-R750 Posts: 378	He's missing 3 of his fingertips....

September 28th, 2009, 11:47 AM	#32
blackfocal ninjette.org member Name: kyle Location: fayetteville ar Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 20	i will always remember that now when i clean my chain. sucks for that guy.

September 28th, 2009, 01:25 PM	#33
Justanothermp5 ninjette.org member Name: Simon Location: Linden, NC Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 81	holy ****...that looks gross as hell __________________________________________________ Woodcraft~Area P~Zero Gravity~Dynojet~DDM Custom Paint by- ME

September 28th, 2009, 04:52 PM	#34
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	That was very graphic but thank you for posting. I do not clean my chain like that but it was a good reminder to me why I don't do it like that.

September 28th, 2009, 06:28 PM	#35
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	I really admire that guy for posting up - especially on THAT forum! Sucks for him, but hopefully others will learn from it. I always knew conceptually what might happen, but to see it really makes it more serious! __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

September 28th, 2009, 09:41 PM	#36
andrewexd ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: LA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 07 GSXR600 (N250 sold :( ) Posts: 415	ha seriously gixxer.com is a funny/weird site.

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