DSN_KLR650
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E.L. Green
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by E.L. Green » Wed Jan 21, 2009 6:53 pm
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "hal gainous" wrote:
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> I must have missed the answer.
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> what should you clean the chain with?
Kerosene, diesel fuel, or WD-40.
> what should you lube the chain with?
Rust-protect the chain (and condition the O-rings) with 80 weight gear
oil, WD-40, Dexron III ATF, Scottoil, chain wax, chain lube, or
silicone spray lubricant (amongst other things that I've seen used and
work, for some definition of "work").
What, you want us to choose one of each for you? Sheesh!
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Ross Lindberg
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by Ross Lindberg » Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:13 am
Since we are on the subject of chains and sprockets, I am due for a new
set. The amount of choices out there are enough to make one dizzy.
Does anyone have a recommendation for me?
Ross Lindberg
Fertile, MN
Leaving for CA this morning. Sadly, without my KLR.
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Jim Douglas
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by Jim Douglas » Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:29 am
Ross Lindberg wrote:
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> Since we are on the subject of chains and sprockets, I am due for a new
> set. The amount of choices out there are enough to make one dizzy.
> Does anyone have a recommendation for me?
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> Ross Lindberg
> Fertile, MN
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> Leaving for CA this morning. Sadly, without my KLR.
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This will eventually go into a discussion about how to care of the new
chain, which
will lead to again which is best oil for chain, which someone will morph
into which
oil is best for the bike and after a week it will lend itself into which
personal
lubricant tastes the best, and BTW WD-40 does not taste good, don't ask!
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Bogdan Swider
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by Bogdan Swider » Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:50 am
On 1/22/09 5:13 AM, "Ross Lindberg" wrote:
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> Since we are on the subject of chains and sprockets, I am due for a new
> set. The amount of choices out there are enough to make one dizzy.
> Does anyone have a recommendation for me?
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> Ross Lindberg
> Fertile, MN
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Fertile....interesting name. In my experience, the quickest to wear out is
the front sprocket. Especially if it s an after market item. I seem to
remember my original front, of course a Kawi part lasted longer. Last change
I went with the Kawi item even though it cost more. Guess I ll see if it
gets more life. I believe all brand name O-ring chains are about the same,
at least on a klr. I went with the cheapest.
Bogdan
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