Re: [ST] Tech Info

[Neil Lindsey <NeilLindsey@xxxxxxx>]

The key here is the word WIPE  -----  or in your case 'wide'   ;-)

Wiping the chain clean using WD40 (which is primarily kerosone BTW) is fine to remove
surface contamination.  Just don't soak it in the stuff or you risk washing away the
'lifetime' lubricant under the X-ring (or O-ring) seals.

Neil


- ----- Original Message -----
From: <drbrant@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: September 30, 2004 9:12 AM
Subject: Re: [ST] Tech Info


> I find this very interesting as my Honda VFR manual calls for the use of Kerosene on
O-ring chain.  I use enough Kerosene to dampen a rag and wide down the entire chain.  I
then spray it with Bel-Ray chain lube,  I used to use 90 weight gear oil but got tired of
the mess.
>
> Rick
> oo Sprint ST
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Montville <mjmontville@xxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sep 30, 2004 11:50 AM
> To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [ST] Tech Info
>
> Matt,
>
> Any recommendation made on what should be used to clean X-ring
> chains?
>
> Mike
>
> --- "Heyer, Matthew A." <mheyer@xxxxxxxxx> 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.
>
>
>
>
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