So I have some WD-40 which I understand can eventually fugg up the O/X rings on the chain but im not too worried about that, unless someone has some more input about it. But I just bought a pack of three brushes to scrub it down before I start riding for good....There is a nylon bristled, a stainless, and a brass....

Should I worry about using either of the metal brushes or are they both all good? the brass brush's claim to fame is it spark resistant bristles... Thanks!

 

Kerosene and a soft brush works like magic, and it's what the manualrecommends.

 

What works best for me is this: Get HONDA Brake Cleaner, (Make sure its HONDA) ITs safe for use on oring chains. You can use a bunch of tooth brushes and/or a chain cleaning brush(NYLON) i wouldnt use a metal brush. and a couple of rags. It takes a little time, but its worth it. clean every link and make sure they all pivot freely without getting stuck. AFter your done, Take the bike out for a 5 minute ride to get the chain warm, THen apply honda chain lube in the Red aerosol can. If you dont warm up the chain, the chain lube wont adhere nearly as well and it will fling all over the place. KEEP IN MIND, THis is IF YOU USE HONDA CHAIN LUBE.

 

1. Remove passenger chain guard...

2. Take a ride...4-5 miles should do it...go back home...

3..Using a towel as a backstop/drop cloth...drench the chain in WD-40 until oil, grime, mud, grease, start making black rain on your driveway.

(Or...every 200 feet...remove your chain...and soak in kerosene. Proper way...and good to have a Coleman lantern handy...
get that Kerosene fresh feel. <---sarcasm.)

4. After soaking, wiping, soaking, dripping and wiping...dry the chain with a clean cloth. Chain should be shiny...
If you have one of those grit brushes...all the better.

5. After drying...take a short ride..1 mile...go home...

Adjust chain if needed...

6. Use your favorite Chain lube...some like to use lube that dribbles...runs...and basically caused the fall of man...

Others go the Chain wax...no fling route. I use Motul Chain wax...

Goes on...like your kid first went in...and then dries and stays there...

I also recently bought some Dupont White Lithium Grease...which doesn't fling....tried a little...semmed to make the chain wax...a bit
more...oily...