my '08 chain has rust spots!

poo poo · December 30th, 2009, 02:35 PM

i keep it lubed all the time, but i just noticed some rust spots on the chain. it's winter here in dc..... what to do? wait until summer and just lube the chain? i ride every day, so i'm having a hard time figuring this one out. any advice?

Momaru · December 30th, 2009, 03:24 PM

*cough* Same happened to me. I lube the chain like clockwork, but had to leave the bike for a week when it snowed. I know it's just cosmetic rust on the outside of the links, but still rankles. Considering using some 'rust converter' paint on the outside of my chain that's supposed to stop the rust, but it'll take a long time to repaint the chain links one at a time with sufficient care I don't get paint where it shouldn't be.

If it's on the rollers, it should clear up with a little riding as it rubs off. Then just re-lube.

That said, I'm anxiously waiting a better answer, preferably one that doesn't include replacing the chain.

Alex · December 30th, 2009, 05:22 PM

Scrub it off as well as possible, lube right over it, and repeat as necessary.

Cedilla · January 1st, 2010, 09:58 AM

I noticed a few rust spots on my chain as well when I was replacing the rear tire. I don't lube my chain enough, and my bike stays outside though.

Sailariel · January 1st, 2010, 02:55 PM

There is a product called "Corrosion-X" available at most Marine Supply stores. You put some on a rag and wipe down your chain. Wait 12 Hrs. and wipe the chain down with a clean rag. Lube with your favorite chain lube. I used that stuff on my bicycle chains which were exposed to salt water a lot--We lived on a sailboat for 14 years and have gotten quite good at fighting rust.

poo poo · January 1st, 2010, 03:28 PM

i'm going to order that stuff online and work the chain. i'm a bit cautious of scrubbing the chain because i don't want to damage any rubber (o rings). and i definitely don't want to change a one year old chain! i'm a commuter that does about 5 miles (total) a day, in DC, your nation's capital. still, i want to keep the bike up to speed and well "greased".

thanks for your advice. it's been taken, and you've earned 5 gold starz!

Snake · January 1st, 2010, 06:26 PM

When you scrub the chain use a nylon brush and you will not have any problems with the o-rings. You need to clean/scrub the chain regularly to keep gunk from building up on it.

wyckedflesh · January 1st, 2010, 09:03 PM

Use a chain cleaning product and a nylon brush, then use a thick product like Chain Wax rather then some of the thinner bodied lubes. Being in an area that can Salt the roads for bad winter weather, the salt ignores the thinner bodied lubes if you happen to get any on the chain as you ride.

December 30th, 2009, 02:35 PM	#1
poo poo kinda sorta noob Name: poo poo Location: DC Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): '03 and '08 Posts: 62	my '08 chain has rust spots! i keep it lubed all the time, but i just noticed some rust spots on the chain. it's winter here in dc..... what to do? wait until summer and just lube the chain? i ride every day, so i'm having a hard time figuring this one out. any advice?

December 30th, 2009, 03:24 PM	#2
Momaru ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paul Location: Roanoke, VA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Candy Plasma Blue 250R Posts: A lot.	cough Same happened to me. I lube the chain like clockwork, but had to leave the bike for a week when it snowed. I know it's just cosmetic rust on the outside of the links, but still rankles. Considering using some 'rust converter' paint on the outside of my chain that's supposed to stop the rust, but it'll take a long time to repaint the chain links one at a time with sufficient care I don't get paint where it shouldn't be. If it's on the rollers, it should clear up with a little riding as it rubs off. Then just re-lube. That said, I'm anxiously waiting a better answer, preferably one that doesn't include replacing the chain. __________________________________________________ Proud member of the Blue Army

December 30th, 2009, 05:22 PM	#3
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Scrub it off as well as possible, lube right over it, and repeat as necessary. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

January 1st, 2010, 09:58 AM	#4
Cedilla ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Huntsville, AL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 755	I noticed a few rust spots on my chain as well when I was replacing the rear tire. I don't lube my chain enough, and my bike stays outside though. __________________________________________________ The Ninjette is not a disposable bike. You are not ever supposed to get rid of it. It is like a [friendly] herpes virus.... once you got it, you get keep it forever. Originally posted by-Headshrink

January 1st, 2010, 03:28 PM	#6
poo poo kinda sorta noob Name: poo poo Location: DC Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): '03 and '08 Posts: 62	excellent advice, thk u. i'm going to order that stuff online and work the chain. i'm a bit cautious of scrubbing the chain because i don't want to damage any rubber (o rings). and i definitely don't want to change a one year old chain! i'm a commuter that does about 5 miles (total) a day, in DC, your nation's capital. still, i want to keep the bike up to speed and well "greased". thanks for your advice. it's been taken, and you've earned 5 gold starz!

January 1st, 2010, 02:55 PM	#5
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.	There is a product called "Corrosion-X" available at most Marine Supply stores. You put some on a rag and wipe down your chain. Wait 12 Hrs. and wipe the chain down with a clean rag. Lube with your favorite chain lube. I used that stuff on my bicycle chains which were exposed to salt water a lot--We lived on a sailboat for 14 years and have gotten quite good at fighting rust.

January 1st, 2010, 06:26 PM	#7
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	When you scrub the chain use a nylon brush and you will not have any problems with the o-rings. You need to clean/scrub the chain regularly to keep gunk from building up on it.

January 1st, 2010, 09:03 PM	#8
wyckedflesh ninjette.org guru Name: Mikel Location: Valley of the Sun Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Blue Kawasaki KLE650 Versys, '95 Ducati 900SS/CR (undergoing track conversion) Posts: 287	Use a chain cleaning product and a nylon brush, then use a thick product like Chain Wax rather then some of the thinner bodied lubes. Being in an area that can Salt the roads for bad winter weather, the salt ignores the thinner bodied lubes if you happen to get any on the chain as you ride.

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