wd40 video

[revmaaatin]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Jeff Khoury wrote:

> > As an eternal skeptic, and a fan of Science!(tm), I tend to over-think things. I also like to take stuff apart and see how it works. A few years back I decided to take a long hard look at sealed chains. I had purchased a chain that was a few links too long, so after cutting it, I had some links to play with. >

SNIP Nice post Jeff K.-- I especially like the science part. smile. What is missing in all this discussion of 'does wd-40' work?' it is Not: Yes it does- it is Not: No it does not-- because we KNOW it works for some, and not for others. So why is that? I think it is: that invaluable process called application. It obviously works very well for some- not so well for others--and should lead us to the question; Why? Why does it work for some and not so well for others? It seems to me: It is application. Application of the product in question, plus conditions it is used, and frequency of application. Since I am in SD, nekedwaterskier and Jeff K are in CA, Judd is in MN, Wattman and fasteddie in AZ, we cannot directly observe the application of the WD-40, 90wt, tranny fluid or snake oil of choice as being 'equal'. There is no standard or 'control' that allows each of us to observe each others application or conditions we ride in It just seems to me, those that like and use the WD-40 MUST be applying it differently, and at a different interval than those that are not having the same results. Otherwise, somebody must be a story teller. shrug. WD-40/Walmart brand lubricant works for me--and it amuses me why it does not work for others! I agree with Judd about using the sticky stuff. I got 3K miles out of a chain using conventional chain lube-- our = Judd and I, our gravel roads here contain granite dust and gumbo particles that are very difficult on chains; I think more so than silicate (sand) or limestone based road surfaces. (no science here, just a WAG) Application/Frequency-- I 'try' to WD-40 the chain 1. after every ride or at least when I park it for the night; put it on the center stand (located over cardboard) and spray off the chain. 2. At every fill up of fuel. 3. More-often if it is raining. I apply the 'spray' to the inside/interior of the link just prior to the sprocket--directly over the top of the o-ring so that centrifugal force pushes the cleaning action toward the outside to the chain. I spray the inside link first, the o-ring furthest away for at least two chain rotations. I then the move to the outside links = the side of the chain closest to me. I spray the inside link first, closest to centerline of the bike, because it makes it easier for me to see what has been previously sprayed. (Don't tell OSHA; Don't taze me bro) --if alone, I let the engine pull the chain around in 1st gear while I spray off the chain. If my son is present, we teamwork the spray and tire rotation manually. One last thing on why some things work, others may/maynot work --the OEM suggests using 90wt gear oil as chain lube. Why 90wt? Remember, those are for average conditions; much like the OEM tire pressures of 22/24 are for average conditions. Neither of which has worked for me for the past 7 years. The 90wt oil changed my chain sooner than necessary. Riding with OEM tire pressure changed my underware sooner than necessary. ymmv. So what do we do? Politely, we suggest, "This works for me" or suggest, "it does not work for me' because clearly, it works for some, and others it does not--without elevating a personal choice to the status of a deity. shrug. That status remains reserved for the KLR.... revmaaatin. who lives in God's country...(no one else wanted it) except for ~10 days in August

[D Critchley]

A "20 stone" bloke weighs in at 280 lbs, for those who are Medievally challenged. DC Jack Stringer wrote:

> > > That video was just another persons PoV, just because he can make a > video does not make him > > Jack > [1]20 stone bloke with a nice quick drive to work that has some heavy > breaking areas at junctions. > [2] still have a scar where a bike chucked me off because I forgot to > check the chain tension