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Originally posted by steves View PostThe only way you'll be able to do it without help is to spray a few links, then roll the bike and continue until lubed. Otherwise buy a stand of some sort.94 GSX600F, V&H 4-1 Supersport exhaust
My daily driver build thread- http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=129561
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Originally posted by badwithcomputer View Postsee above steps plus take bike for a short ride to warm chain, remove chain guard, find a link that looks different than the rest (every chain has one) start there, make sure you have a long'ish drive way. Lube chain, roll forward, lube chain, roll forward etc. until you're back around to the same link
+1 for my centre stand (was going to remove it)
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I love fluid film! I use it as my lubricant though... I clean/scrub with Dupont degreaser (Wal-Mart is the only place I can find it) and then spray with fluid film. It lasts much longer than other lubes I've tried, and it's clear, so it looks much cleaner longer too
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All I use is Fluid Film, it works as a cleaner as well as a lube. Thats it, you need nothing else
And if you feel the need google it and do a little reading on it. I'm not a sales rep but it is amazing stuff.2002 750 Kat
2013 Polaris 850 XP LE(wrecked)
2002 Ski-Doo MXZ 800
2002 Ski-Doo MXZ 800 X-package
1999 Ski-Doo MXZ 670 H.O.
2009 Kawasaki KX250F(SOLD)
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Proper Chain Care
It rains pretty much every day around here. If I was using a teflon based chain lub should I be checking the situation out on a regular basis? anyone wiht experience?
Originally posted by mektek View PostAn option which takes less pushing and driveway is to jack up the bike on the swingarm just ahead of the brake arm mount. Kickstand down of course!
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This might sound daft, but I've never really bothered cleaning chains. Not that fussed about what I use to lube it either. The way I see it, if you buy a good quality chain, it's well able to withstand what nature throws at it. I'm not a fan of spraying cleaning agents onto something that by definition should be oily. I'm pretty sure they're just something else for the bike shop to get you to spend money on... Paraffin, yes - if I could be arsed to go and buy some.
That said, I do have a little can of (used) engine oil that I apply once a week with a small paintbrush, then spray some waxy Yamalube gear on afterwards. That way the chain gets the best of both worlds, a smorgasbord of lubing!
Hey, it works for meDon't trade it - upgrade it!
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Cleaning the chain is important to get all the grit and sprocket shavings and all sorts of other crap out from between the plates. As it turns, all the crap in there can shred the o-rings, dumping your lube and ruining the chain.
You can just lube a chain and never clean it, it'll work fine - just not last as long or be as shiny I wouldn't use used engine oil though - all the teeny wee engine shavings in it will work their way into the rings
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