Adam_Sciberras Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hi guys, I have a YZF-R125 My chain is rusty : ( How did it get like this ? How do i get rid of it ? I do lube it with some "Shell" Lube that the dealer gave me, do i need to do this more often ? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraz24 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hi guys, I have a YZF-R125 My chain is rusty : ( How did it get like this ? How do i get rid of it ? I do lube it with some "Shell" Lube that the dealer gave me, do i need to do this more often ? Thanks in advance Give it a good clean with a rag and some petrol or chain cleaner then spray with the correct lubricant. Rain caused the rust, It happens dont worry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_Sciberras Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 Cheers mate, il wait for the weekend and give it a good clean. Thanks : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madison Motorsport Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Repeat after me: "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" Petrol will eat away at the rubber O rings (or X rings) and cause a grease leakage. This will dry out your chain and potentially cause it to snap (to put it simply without going in to great detail). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoKz Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 oh dear i herd it all now definatly not a good idea.... a rag with some oil on it,padock stand and rub it to get ride of rust patches does the trick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraz24 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Taken from the manual, should have done this the other day! New to this too Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain The drive chain must be cleaned and lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart, otherwise it will quickly wear out, especially when riding in dusty or wet areas. Service the drive chain as follows. CAUTION: ECA10581 The drive chain must be lubricated after washing the motorcycle and riding in the rain. 1. Clean the drive chain with kerosene and a small soft brush. CAUTION: ECA11120 To prevent damaging the O-rings, do not clean the drive chain with steam cleaners, high-pressure washers or inappropriate solvents. 2. Wipe the drive chain dry. 3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O-ring chain lubricant. CAUTION: ECA11110 Do not use engine oil or any other lubricants for the drive chain, as they may contain substances that could damage the O-rings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraz24 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Repeat after me: "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" Petrol will eat away at the rubber O rings (or X rings) and cause a grease leakage. This will dry out your chain and potentially cause it to snap (to put it simply without going in to great detail). "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" "I will not use petrol to clean my chain because it will destroy the O/X rings" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_Sciberras Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 Lol cheers guys, i guess this is why we have forums : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted January 14, 2009 Moderator Share Posted January 14, 2009 but if you don't have O/X rings.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoKz Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 but if you don't have O/X rings.................. but work on the assumption that you do. Plus thats a few seconds worth of petrol wastted.. i have a fancy gold chain on my 600, and i use white spirt to keep it bling! works a treat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 i have a fancy gold chain on my 600, and i use white spirt to keep it bling! works a treat YOU POZER UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1Mad Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I've always used WD40 to clean and Castrol chain lube to lube, got 27000 miles out of my R1 chain with out any problem, the only reason I've changed it was due to the front sprocket not looking it's best, every two weeks I give it a quick clean, if you do it regurally it wont take long and the chain will last for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamo Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 So just spray WD40 on it and rag it clean, then Castrol chain lube afterwards, evenly on the chain? I've yet to lube mine.. heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1Mad Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 So just spray WD40 on it and rag it clean, then Castrol chain lube afterwards, evenly on the chain? I've yet to lube mine.. heh. Thats the way i do it, and when cleaning you may as well make sure the chain slack is as it should be, it will help make it last longer as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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