cleaning the chain???!!!!
#2
RE: cleaning the chain???!!!!
Well, I know this much...if you clean your chain every 200 miles, you will NEVER have to scrub it...lol! I prolly clean mine every 600-800...and I clean mine far more often than most of the guys I ride with. Not sure what the owners manual says...but my opinion is every 1000 miles is minimum...400-800 is taking good care...and every 200 is neurotic. As long as you are doing it right and not harming the rings more is better.
#3
RE: cleaning the chain???!!!!
If your a total slacker like me, I have 28,000 kms on my Gixxer chain, and I have never ever scrubbed it. I keep it lubed and adjusted to the right tension. I don't typically beat the hell out of my ride, b/c I am usually riding with my wife and I don't want her to push to hard. If you want it lookin' like new scrub it, otherwise just ride and enjoy it.
#6
RE: cleaning the chain???!!!!
well, it's certain that sand/dust particles in your chain lube will basically start sanding the chan/sprocket...eventually. For me, the grater concern is the sand working through the rings and ruining the integrity of the chain. I do not have a chain guard, so it takes ma only about 10 minutes to clean the chain and re-lube.
#8
RE: cleaning the chain???!!!!
ORIGINAL: edwardtn
well, it's certain that sand/dust particles in your chain lube will basically start sanding the chan/sprocket...eventually. For me, the grater concern is the sand working through the rings and ruining the integrity of the chain. I do not have a chain guard, so it takes ma only about 10 minutes to clean the chain and re-lube.
well, it's certain that sand/dust particles in your chain lube will basically start sanding the chan/sprocket...eventually. For me, the grater concern is the sand working through the rings and ruining the integrity of the chain. I do not have a chain guard, so it takes ma only about 10 minutes to clean the chain and re-lube.
#9
#10
RE: cleaning the chain???!!!!
ORIGINAL: cbrmurphy
Whats the best type of lube i should use any sugestions?
Whats the best type of lube i should use any sugestions?