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Re: Chain Cleaning



It is best to apply chain lube when the chain is still warm.
I regularly remove the front sprocket cover to remove the dirt.
Although my chain is always clean, dirt seems to build up under the cover.

Ludo, Belgium
Red 99 ST


- ----- Original Message -----
From: <tyler.lindsey@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2000 9:42 PM
Subject: RE: Chain Cleaning


> Is the Honda chain lube an aerosol lube?  Also, do you apply it when the
> chain is warm?  Have you ever removed the front sprocket cover to clean it
> out?  Mine was caked with dirt and very fine metal fragments.
>
> Tyler Lindsey
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Erik Miner [mailto:axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2000 2:59 PM
> To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: Chain Cleaning
>
>
> I use the Honda chain lube. Chain stays clean and it works great as a
> cleaner too.
>
> Erik
>
>
> >I went to oil my chain last night, and I noticed a lot of oily dirt
> buildup.
> >I normally oil my chain with 80 weight gear oil which seams to collect a
> lot
> >of dirt.  What products can I use to clean the chain before my next
oiling?
> >
> >I've only been riding for a year now and still learning how to maintain
my
> >bike.  I just glad that for such a newbie, I purchased such an awesome
and
> >forgiving bike.
> >
> >If any of you are in the Atlanta, GA area, I would love to hook up.
> >
> >Tyler Lindsey
> >'99 Sprint ST
> >
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