It is also a PENETRANT, as stated right on the product can.

If you're going to use this stuff on your chain at least spray it on a rag and then wipe your chain with it. Never, ever spray it directly on the chain.

 

Not sure if it available in the states, but I use "spray nine" works really good.

 

Lol I do it all the time! But i've never had any trouble with it.

WD-40?

 

That's sort of a double whammy. You're not only applying a penetrant to your O-ring chain but you're forcing it under pressure past the O-rings and into the grease that was designed to last the life of the chain.

People tend to think it does not cause a problem because the damage cannot be seen. I wish Mythbusters would do a test on this.

 

I'm gonna look more into it. That would be interesting to see!

 

Oh gawd.... the WD40 on o-ring chain BS again. It won't hurt them, don't worry about it. O/X-ring chains are sealed. It's best to keep them clean, and WD does a good job of it. I think if it was going to hurt my chain, I would have seen the effects in the last 16,000+ miles. (when it hits 20k I'm taking pics and starting a thread)
Dave Arkle is another guy to ask about it. Sadly he sold his 1kF and moved on, but the dude raced for many years and has put a frickin' TON of miles on streetbikes. He uses WD40.
Hell, Tsubaki chain even said it was fine.




Bottom line.... use what you like. It's your chain and your ***. I'm happy w/WD40.

 

I'd have to agree with what Trout said - here's some more proof - link

 

I think the WD-40 argument should be a sticky (not necessarily this one, but a new one), solely for this purpose, for people who are set in stone against WD-40. If they don't trust it thats fine, but putting it up as physical evidence would be swell.

 

One of the best grease removers I have ever found is Tide HE for front load washers.

 

only saw 1 person say it, Mineral Spirits is the way to go brotha!
Its safe on any plastic, rubber or metal on your bike (i would stay away from spraying your chain with it, why risk it right? Just spend the 5 bucks for a designated cleaner and protect that chain) And it penetrates better then any other cleaner for half the price IMO.

Most everyone said WD-40 but the problem with that is it can stain certain plastics, it has a corrosive affect on certain bushings, and it leaves a nasty oil behind that is a pain to clean.

As to how to get in the tight spots?
I throw a rag on a standard screwdriver and that works great, adjust screwdriver size to how tight the fit is of course