You can see my chain and you know it's clean - Page 4

Switch · 04-06-2010, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ontwo

I typically clean my chain with kerosene, but the other day i was out. So I used Simple Green. It really worked great. I was kinda suprised. Then I put the Chain Wax on after the ride.

I never thought about a centerstand, but it would make lubing the chain much easier.

I've thought about the gloves, but I just use massive quantities of GoJo

Don't use WD40 as it displaces the grease in the O-Rings. I don't know about Simple Green, but I would say it might do the same thing. You should keep it away from aluminum as it apparently does nasty things.

Probably best to stick with Kerosene or an actual chain cleaning product.

CrazyKell · 04-06-2010, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ontwo

I typically clean my chain with kerosene, but the other day i was out. So I used Simple Green.

Azoomm told me about Simple Green and I found it worked really well too!

azoomm · 04-06-2010, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyKell

Azoomm told me about Simple Green and I found it worked really well too!

I'm fanatical about clean chains. Well, about clean bikes in general...

Mr Lefty · 04-06-2010, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

I'm fanatical about clean chains. Well, about clean bikes in general...

you'd hate my DRZ then...

chain is clean... but that's about it

I like the Bel Ray chain lube... goes on and dry's white... doesn't fling for shit... and it's easy to make sure you've got complete coverage.

Particle Man · 04-06-2010, 09:49 AM

I've used Simple Green for a while now.

I'm actually kinda annoyed because I went to buy more the other day and everyone was out of it in favor of some new Clorox Green crap.

Homeslice · 04-06-2010, 03:25 PM

I'd be nervous about using a brush.......Seems like it could damage the o-rings, or push dirt past them. I just use a rag.

azoomm · 04-06-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

I'd be nervous about using a brush.......Seems like it could damage the o-rings, or push dirt past them. I just use a rag.

It has been my experience that a brush just becomes another thing to clean....

Homeslice · 04-06-2010, 03:32 PM

I used a toothbrush on my SV's factory chain.........Only got 14K miles out of it. Of course, the fact that I let it sit in the rain and rust a few times might have something to do with that

Switch · 04-07-2010, 06:42 PM

Nylon

marko138 · 04-20-2010, 07:59 AM

Alright...Am I the only one who thinks of Holy Diver when I read the title of this thread?

04-06-2010, 09:49 AM	#5
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I've used Simple Green for a while now. I'm actually kinda annoyed because I went to buy more the other day and everyone was out of it in favor of some new Clorox Green crap. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

04-07-2010, 06:42 PM	#9
Switch dadbod Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East TN Posts: 1,215	Nylon __________________ It's fine.

04-06-2010, 03:25 PM	#6
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I'd be nervous about using a brush.......Seems like it could damage the o-rings, or push dirt past them. I just use a rag.

04-06-2010, 03:32 PM	#8
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	I used a toothbrush on my SV's factory chain.........Only got 14K miles out of it. Of course, the fact that I let it sit in the rain and rust a few times might have something to do with that