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RE: [ST] Tech Info



He said that today's good chain waxes are designed to be very viscous,
so that you can spray them on and just wipe the chain down - that's all
that should be needed.  He said that things like the grunge brush or a
toothbrush are good too, but all you should need is a rag and chain wax.
The chain wax then sets and thickens over a little time so as to prevent
fling and seal the rings.

Matt Heyer 

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From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Paul
English
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 12:20 PM
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [ST] Tech Info


On Thu, 30 Sep 2004, Heyer, Matthew A. wrote:

> 2 - chain maintenance.  Do not use WD-40 or Kerosene to clean your 
> chains.  All Triumph motorcycles now come with X-ring type chains, 
> which have rubber X-rings at the ends of the rollers.  Both WD-40 and 
> Kerosene degrade/eat at the rubber.

What do they suggest then? Nothing beats WD-40 or Kerosene for cleaning
the chain that I've found, particularly if there is cosmetic rust on the
side plates. I imagine some other solvent would work to remove the old
gunked up lube.



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