dont think kev actually used WD40 on the chain re reading the post shows he washed the bottom half of the bike in it to clean the bike im not one for using it on my chain either, but i have heard like you say doof that it is ok !much prefer the proper chain lube
I only use WD40 to clean the chain, won't put any on in between as it can wash the lube out from the bushes.
Scottoiler :thumbsup: May be messy but all you do is refill and adjust simple but if not before I had it my dad would make me clean and lube my chain every week !!!!!! but up to you lol
And this is why you dont let it run dry If you lay your bike up over winter, dont neglect the chain before your first spirited ride! Ps. you recognise the bike doofle?
exactly same damage as mine. fkin wrecked the engine, hugger, left can, clutch slave, sprocket cover and other bits n bobs. chain actually looked good, still shiny, plenty of life left....
Yep. but look inside the broken link. nice n dry. hes been very lucky. Sprocket cover took the brunt. But the pushrod for the clutch is bent. and it lost oil past the seal on it. so might still be bad. lucky with the engine casings, foot, leg etc!
whats happened there lee is that chain's had a tight spot for ages cos the rivet has been broke for a while.... like mine, it's been riding on the side plates until eventually they give way. mine looked in great nick and was regularly lubed and still snapped, nowhere near the end of its adjustment. afam heavy duty x ring for me now, nothing else.
Dont actually use wd on me chain just didnt have anything to clear the sludge that had been flung everywhere. I always use proper chain lube but think i need to invest in some of that castrol racing stuff.
Here's my two penn'th. Wurth dry chain lube immediately after every ride. Apply the lube to the top surface of the bottom run of the chain. That way centrifugal forces help the lube penetrate the chain as you ride. And every 200 miles or after a wet ride I spray the chain in wurth or muc off chain cleaner and leave it to soak in as I wash it. Another quick spray and then use a soft brush and water to shift all the old lube and gunk. Dry off the chain with a rag and then re apply wurth dry chain lube.
Get a dish some turps (white spirit) and a old tooth brush and add some patients and elbow grease wipe down with a rag and apply fresh grease Bit on the messy side but clean the chain before washing the bike clean the bike then apply fresh grease
Yep Looks like the plastic cover and steel carrier took the brunt. Not surprised to here the pushrod bent must have trashed the slave cyl as well.
All nice and clean ready for castrol lube tomorrow. Hopefully it won't fling off everywhere like the last
Diesel to clean check tension before every ride (takes 10 seconds!) lube with a bit of scottoiler oil (left over stuff) wipe it down then some spray lube stuff on it (after i ride) always tension it after finding the 'tightest' point on the chain - improtant !! lilday - whether its on the ground or on paddock stand its putting the same weight thru the shocker. (ok technically its fractionally different due to angle of bike but near as damn it) i think the freeplay takes into account the person sitting on it already iv made my own front sprocket cover out of steel as i dont use the sensor on the oe plastic one and i wanted the chain to be visible (looks better seeing full run). hopefully it'd save engine in case of snappage also manufacturers usually state a maximum measurement you can take of a certain number of links to see if it has stretched to its limit. use it and change when its close.
Wurth brake and chain cleaner does a fair job and as for lube I use gear oil but apply it when I come in off a ride when the chain is warm and any excess can drip off instead flinging all over the wheel.
Be careful with tight spots on a chain as this is usually a sign that the chain is stretched and as you spin the wheel to where it tightens check to see if the chain rollers are aligning with the sprocket teeth ,if they don't then you need to spend some money.
Couldn't agree more mate,saw a guy last year at crossgates caf on a red blade and matching red rust chain (absolute lunacy).Could just see it snapping at 150mph and wrapping itself around the back wheel !
