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FlatlandBusa
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I don't know why Suzuki has not updated chain service instructions, use a good chain lube that does not sling off and clean it before with WD40 or brake clean.
WD-40 is basically kerosene in a can. I use it to clean mine and then spray it with Maxima Chain Wax ( Gold Can ). I do this after a good ride so the chain is hot. I don't take care of mine as often as I should but I have 23K miles on the factory chain of my '08.......
You sure about that? ???
jphilipson
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Negative.
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WD-40 is a water displacer, and contains no kerosene. It's great for a wet chain to remove water and in a pinch to clean it - but should always be lubed afterwards.
As to cleaning chains, yes, I use kerosene to clean mine. Then I lube with Dupont Teflon lube.
Stock chain on my 2008 lasted 33k, and I ride pretty hard. And the chain was still in spec when I replaced it, and the sprockets were barely worn.
And yes, lubing with oil is fine, although it slings off pretty quick.
jphilipson
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+1 - Brake part cleaner is not safe on O-rings and other rubber seals/gaskets. Keep that stuff away from your chain.
FlatlandBusa
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Yes I'm sure about that, 16,000 miles on the factory chain and its needed adjustment maybe twice, the orings are all still in place and what little I can see of them they look good (not cracked).
I use non chlorinated brake clean and I don't spray brake clean directly on the chain, soak a rag down with it then wipe the chain off. Just be sure to relube the chain when you are done cleaning because it will be very dry.
Cool, man. Whatever does it for you.
I've never done the whole kerosene thing. Just seems too messy.
I use a little bit of this...
And a little bit of that...
Please don't take this as trying to start an argument or debate. I just want to be able to learn from our conversation.
This is a non-chlorinated contact/brake cleaner that I use sometimes. I sprayed it on the plastic handle of a screwdriver once, and it immediately turned white and dried out. There's no way I'd let this stuff near anything plastic and safety related. I'm not really sure why it says, "safe for most plastics" on the label. In my experience, that is incorrect.
What are you using exactly?
MEBusa
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+1 on that
That's exactly how I do it. Every 600 miles, as the book says (and some in between 
) Dupont Chain Saver (Yellow Can) though. Same stuff as the Dupont Multi Use I think ???
I was told by a chain supplier to just wipe the chain clean and not to use anything that will dry the o-rings out.Stick with one lube.I bought a new chain and use this stuff called engage.Its a PTFE based lube that doesnt sling off and will adhere to the chain will.This stuff is super slick and the chain runs pretty cool.
jphilipson
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You can get a can of mineral oil from Home Depot or Lowes paint dept that will last you forever. As to WD-40 - the only time I use that on my chain is if it get's wet, the displace the water. Then I lube it right away with the Dupont Teflon spray. I've heard some people say it's not good for chains. Almost all bike manuals and motorcycle chain boxes say to clean with Kerosene, so that's what I do.
hayabusaboy
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You want the oil to fling off, thats how your chain gets rid of the fine rubber particles from your tyre and the grit and dirt from the road. Thats why Suzuki hasn't updated the procedure as this is the best way to extend the life of your chain. If the dirt doesn't get flung off, it accumulates in between the links and makes a nice grit paste to speed up the wear on your chain. The spray lubes attract the dirt.
I use the TUTORO chain lube system using the left over oil from an oil change to keep it topped up. Chain is a lot cleaner, has no tight links and gives a lot slicker gear changes. All I do to clean the chain is wipe it over with weekly with an oily rag. Mine has covered 26,000 and still show's no signs of wear dispite being ridden all year round in the UK.
Oh, I can't find the lemon pledge either, have to settle for the original!
I use the TUTORO chain lube system using the left over oil from an oil change to keep it topped up. Chain is a lot cleaner, has no tight links and gives a lot slicker gear changes. All I do to clean the chain is wipe it over with weekly with an oily rag. Mine has covered 26,000 and still show's no signs of wear dispite being ridden all year round in the UK.
Oh, I can't find the lemon pledge either, have to settle for the original!
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