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28 Mar 2006 21:48 #35117 by gas
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Last year I used PJ1, or something chain lube, it was really sticky stuff. Beside kerosene, which is not exactly common around here, what could I use to clean the chain up? This is a fairly new x-ring and I don't want to eat the rubber out of it.

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29 Mar 2006 03:08 #35128 by indykaw77
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Look here:

www.denniskirk.com/jsp/search/search.jsp...=418&leafCatId=41805

Sorry.....I dunno how to make the cute little "click here" shortcuts....:(

Kawasaki Motorcycles...because cars lean th wrong way!

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29 Mar 2006 04:07 #35130 by N0NB
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I have an X-ring chain I put on new a year ago. I use a chain lube bought at a motorcycle shop that says it's O-ring safe.

The way I clean the chain (after a ride when it's warm) is that I slowly rotate the rear tire backward (so my hand doesn't get eaten by the sprocket) and wrap a clean paper shop towel around the lower side of the chain to get most of the dirt and grime. Once I've done that a few times I use the chain lube and then wrap another clean towel around the chain and rotate the rear wheel to remove the excess lube. So far my bike is splatter free and the chain looks like new, but I haven't ridden in the rain yet.

- Nate >>

Nate

Nates vintage bike axiom: Riding is the reward for time spent wrenching.
Murphys corollary: Wrenching is the result of time spent riding.

1979 KZ650 (Complete!)
1979 KZ650 SR (Sold!)
1979 KL250 (For sale)
1994 Bayou 400 (four wheel peel :D )

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29 Mar 2006 06:32 #35142 by RonKZ650
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All those sticky lubes are tough to clean after they harden, so best to clean off excess immediately after you spray the chain. Diesel fuel will work the same way as kerosene and wont hurt the rings. The chainlube I use doesn't harden, so I just use a dry rag.

321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.

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29 Mar 2006 07:58 #35161 by Sandy
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Chris...prop up the rear of the bike...run it in 3rd gear with the throttle locked on at about half,and just gently apply Your tongue to the outsides of the chain,at the rear of the rear sprocket...BUT...wear safety goggles,Bud...there could be some debris that flies off!...SAFETY FIRST!!;)

1977 KZ1000 A-1

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29 Mar 2006 08:53 #35173 by wireman
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:S ouch:woohoo: ! i just take mine to the carwash and soak my wheels and chain really good with 409 or anything like that and let it soak a while .then when i wash the rest of the bike i wash the the wheels and chain really good,then i take it out and drive it 15-20 minutes to dry the water off the chain and lube it up again.;)

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29 Mar 2006 09:21 #35184 by inline4
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I use WD40 to clean mine. I just put a couple sections of newspaper under the drip area. Sometimes it has to be done twice if I haven't cleaned it for a while.
It pays to clean behind your front sprocket cover as well. Again WD-40......The miracle spray-on juice!
I finish off with a bit of Maxima chain wax.

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29 Mar 2006 12:17 #35223 by RomSpaceKnight
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I do mine once a week with very hot soapy water and a real stiff brush. Water is almost a universal solvent especially when mixed with elbow grease. Maybe thats what WD-40 is made of. I like WD-40 as a degreaser.

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29 Mar 2006 17:33 #35297 by gas
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All good stuff. I appreciate the responses. I don't want to complicate something simple so I'll center stand it, spin it and wipe/clean out with WD-40, Just love the smell of the stuff. Used to use it on my 12 guage back in the duck/goose hunting days. If WD doesn't get that PJ1 snot off, I'll go diesel. Atleast now I know what I can use. Seeing that our taste/smell senses are so closely linked, I'll probably like the taste as I employ Sandys pre-cleaning technique.:woohoo:

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29 Mar 2006 21:23 #35351 by Sandy
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gas wrote:

All good stuff. I appreciate the responses. I don't want to complicate something simple so I'll center stand it, spin it and wipe/clean out with WD-40, Just love the smell of the stuff. Used to use it on my 12 guage back in the duck/goose hunting days. If WD doesn't get that PJ1 snot off, I'll go diesel. Atleast now I know what I can use. Seeing that our taste/smell senses are so closely linked, I'll probably like the taste as I employ Sandys pre-cleaning technique.:woohoo:


CHRIS!!!...I WAS ONLY JOKING BUD!!!...DON'T LISTEN TO ME...FOR GOD SAKES!!!

:lol:

1977 KZ1000 A-1

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30 Mar 2006 11:45 #35465 by N0NB
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Sandy wrote:

CHRIS!!!...I WAS ONLY JOKING BUD!!!...DON'T LISTEN TO ME...FOR GOD SAKES!!!

:lol:


Too late now for a disclaimer!!

:evil:

Nate

Nates vintage bike axiom: Riding is the reward for time spent wrenching.
Murphys corollary: Wrenching is the result of time spent riding.

1979 KZ650 (Complete!)
1979 KZ650 SR (Sold!)
1979 KL250 (For sale)
1994 Bayou 400 (four wheel peel :D )

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30 Mar 2006 12:16 #35479 by wireman
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DISCLAIMER:the views presented on this forum do not nesacerily(something like that,damn public schools!)represent those of the management,but then again the management doesnt agree with most things we say so just remember kids .we are a bunch of semi skilled jackoffs do not attempt these stunts unless you are highly intoxicated,better yet find a drunk neighbor !I.C YOUREHURTING .ambulance chasing whiplash attorney at law.:whistle:

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