I have a 2006 Busa with only 700 miles. I removed the swingarm to have it chromed. Since I removed the chain, I would like to clean it. Should I soak the chain in anything. Once I clean it, should I lube it with something special? Or should I just buy a new chain? What do you guys recommend.
Removed Factory Chain and would like to clean it
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Kerosene according to the manual. I use Maxima chain wax, gold can.
700 miles 
I don't know if I'd do anything but put it back on 
I don't know if I'd do anything but put it back on 
+1 on cleaning with kerosene. The lube is a matter of opinion and there are several good ones to choose from. Maxima is good stuff too.
If the chain has any stiff links or brittle or crumbling O-rings after it's cleaned and lubed, toss it and buy a new one.
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+1 on the Kerosene (use a grunge brush). Look thoroughly through this forum, to get a feel or consensus, of what other riders use. Me personally, I get good results out of the Dupont Teflon Chain Saver (Lube). I do maintenace on mine, every 600 miles.
700 miles
100 miles paved or a long gravel driveway can make for a dirty chain real quick
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Only 700 miles there should be nothing wrong with your chain,as mentioned clean with kerosine and nylon brush, wipe dry, lubricate with a quality chain lube (I use the Maxima chain wax too).
Now if you have money burning a hole in your pocket, then now would be a good time for chain/sprocket upgrade.
sixpack577 said what to look for as far as chain degradation.
PICTURES when you get it done ok?
Now if you have money burning a hole in your pocket, then now would be a good time for chain/sprocket upgrade.
sixpack577 said what to look for as far as chain degradation.
PICTURES when you get it done ok?
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