Hi I'm new to the site, but not quite new to the katana. I just happened to find this site, and I think its awesome. I am a member of swmosportbikes.com, but it is sometimes difficult to find out anything about my katana on there so here is my first question. What is the best way to clean my chain and keep it clean?
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Suzuki recommends, and I follow, their guidelines for my '05 Kat....kerosene to clean and automotive oil to lube. I personally use 10W40, but a heavier weight would probably not fling off as much (I use whatever is left from my cager changes). I use a cheap brush which I cut the top 2/3 off to keep the bristles firm (someone is just begging for me to say "stiff" right?).
I clean my chain every 500-700 miles, but oil it every 2-3 weeks (or right after she's run through the rain).
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I use kerosene and an old toothbrush to clean my chain. I clean it about every 900 miles and lube it about every 200-300 miles, normaly I lube right after every gas fill up. with http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...m=MCS_375-0067
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I found the easiest, fastest, simplest way to clean a chain (any chain, including the Kat's) is a product called a Moose Chain Scrubber:
Make sure you pick the one for a 530 sized chain (unless you did a 520 conversion).
It comes with a 16 ounce bottle of SludgeAway that works miracles. 2 minutes after starting, you chain is utterly clean and ready for fresh oil/lube. As the chain passes through the box, it turns brushes inside against the links/rollers, and the brushes then dip down into whatever chemicals you put in the bottom (like the sludgeaway it ships with).
I've been using one for almost 5 years now and still swear by it.
ONE WORD OF CAUTION: the instructions show using it with the engine running to move the chain. DO NOT DO THIS! Bike in neutral, engine off, put the box over the chain and rotate the rear wheel by hand instead. Two passes through the box will normally clean every link as well as 25 minutes of hand-scrubbing.
Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet
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Does any one know where I can get these in Canada - Moose Chain Scrubber. It appears that the Oemcycle guys do not ship to Canada.
RIP - CyberPoet 20/09/2009
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I just cleaned mine last night with one of these and degreaser. It is so easy. Just put it on the centerstand, put this around the chain, and rotate the tire while turning the brush back and forth. I rinse it with hot water after words the same way by rotating the tire. Then lube and it is good to go.
"I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world."
JOHN 16:33
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Originally posted by mcmahonmDoes any one know where I can get these in Canada - Moose Chain Scrubber. It appears that the Oemcycle guys do not ship to Canada.
Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet
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Originally posted by katanasoldierI just cleaned mine last night with one of these and degreaser. It is so easy. Just put it on the centerstand, put this around the chain, and rotate the tire while turning the brush back and forth. I rinse it with hot water after words the same way by rotating the tire. Then lube and it is good to go.
http://cgi.ebay.com/FINISH-LINE-BIKE...QQcmdZViewItem
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