[dsn_klr650] wd40 video
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 11:25 am
Ah, the old "invisible residue" theory. If there's anything to it, how come
your chains don't last longer than they do for the guys who use WD40?
How come nobody who subscribes to it can even tell us how long their chains
last? How come the grease in my pores doesn't help when I pull my... Never
mind.
I have a feeling the chain companies or the racers have not tested anything.
Nor have the chain lube companies, because if they did, and if you learned
the results, you would have no reason to buy their product.
If I recall correctly, the last time I read a chain company's advice, it was
to lube with motor oil. That seemed reasonable; motor oil is an excellent
lubricant. I tried it, and trashed a chain in 5000 miles. So much for the
chain-maker's advice. Maybe if I just wiped my greasy hands on the chain...
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From: mark ward
Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2010 04:59:55 -0800 (PST)
To: Jud
Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Re: WD40 video
10 miles? Ok Now go work on the bike and get your hands nice and greasy,
oily , dirty!
Now Rinse, your hands, NO soap, RINSE, Do everything clean the rest of the
day, NOW use some soap and see that there was SOME dirt, OIL still there
even tho they LOOKED And FELT Dry. BUT there WAS / IS Stuff in the pores,
pits etc. And heat, (friction) helps it slowly move around.
Something is better then NOTHING.
I'm SOOOOO tempted to take 4 chain/sproket set's, weld them to 1 long bar
set and run them with an electric motor, EVEN TEST.
BUT, I have a strong feeling the chain companies, and top racers Have tested
EVERYTHING, So it may be cheaper tho not as much FUN! to contact the chain
co. to see what they advise. (then I may stilll have fun testing on my
own...,LOL)
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