[Yamaha-R3]

This is my collection which I forgot to throw away.

 

[mikiee]

I've always heard that WD-40 is very bad for O ring chains cause it deteriorates the rubber o ring and it can seep into where the grease is stored in the links.

 

[2k4_8]

I got the maxima chain care pack off amazon for 23 dollars. It included cleaner, wax, and penetrating lube for the cables, kickstand, etc.

 

[Yamaha-R3]

Diesel for chain cleaning?

I use Diesel for chain cleaning. Does it do any harm in the long run?

 

[Michael Rivera]

I want to know how chain paste stacks up against lube. Currently I'm using motul Chain Lube Road and I get a fair amount of fling and it grabs dirt like crazy cause its so tacky. I just curious as to whether the paste actually does as good a job lubricating

 

[vercify]

I've always heard that WD-40 is very bad for O ring chains cause it deteriorates the rubber o ring and it can seep into where the grease is stored in the links.

This is a common myth that is entirely false with almost zero basis in fact.

Check out this video, Ari Henning did some very simple testing to disprove the myth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fzyk4nq3ug0

In short, the main ingredient in WD-40 is essentially kerosene, which is perfectly fine to use for chain cleaning. So you can clean your chain with WD-40 and you will NOT damage the o-rings in any way, shape or form. WD-40 is NOT, however, a chain lube. You can use WD-40 to clean but you NEED to lube your chain properly afterwords with a proper chain paste/spray.

 

[Braunbear66]

Just cleaned and lubed my chain today after a ride.(Warm Chain) Used again my Pit-bull single lever bike stand. Placed small tray below to catch over-spray. spun tire and sprayed inside of chain down and out. (Near where the Cat used to be before the Full Exhaust). Used a chain brush and clean rag and the blue chain cleaner above. Bel-Ray chain lube and done off again. Never gets on the tire's. I watched video on Youtube. Works for me and my chain.

 

[ATL_R3]

Excellent video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7H5hgVbTvhg

In the video, they are only recommending to use Kerosene (cleaning the chain) and Motul Factory Chain Lube (lubing the chain), right? In the video description, they list a bunch of other products as well.

 

[airhead83]

I use Diesel for chain cleaning. Does it do any harm in the long run?

Diesel fuel is nothing but a less refined product of kerosene. I can run kerosene in my diesel engine as well as diesel fuel. It can be used to clean anything kerosene would clean without worry of causing harm.

 

[mikecronis]

Having sportbikes for 30 years I've always liked Honda PRO Chain Lube (not the regular stuff). Doesn't fly off your chain and make a mess to your rims. Shown below is the white-graphite version but the regular version (PRO) is also okay.
It might burn a Yamaha though like Holy Water on a Vampire... because Team Honda vs Team Yamaha.. maybe. Costs $8. Works and un-messy.

I also really like "Honda Spray" which cleans off everything on a bike (on a side note). "Honda PRO Spray Cleaner and Polish".. for about 10 years they stopped making it (has a distinctively Honda scent) and you can use it on the whole bike. It takes off bugs, cleans plastics, metal, etc. It's magic stuff. They started making it again 5 years ago. Ask any biker over 30 about Honda Spray and they'll nod. It's Motorcyclist Legendary stuff. Again, it might "eat through" a Yamaha though.. dissolve it outright. Costs $4. Works.

 

[19Matte]

I use the Honda spray cleaner on the shiny bodywork of my R3. I have used it for over a decade on different bikes and sometimes the cars. I had to search for it when it went out of production.

 

[mikecronis]

It's back, finally. On Amazon