Chain rust
 

The winter is here, and with it, rust!

Im not using the bike much, maybe once or twice every 2 weeks, and its kept outside. The chain in lubed nicly but still seems to rust alittle on the plates, not the rollers.

Anything I can do to stop this? Its only surface rust, but Id rather not have it.

Cheers

Re: Chain rust
 

Clean the chain a rub some ACF-50 on the plates with a cloth.

Re: Chain rust
 

Or just ride the bike a bit more :)

Re: Chain rust
 

I feel i must elaborate on Daves comment.

ONLY rub the chain plates in ACF. Dont let the ACF get into the rollers at all. If in doubt read the can :P Dont spray onto any friction related parts.

I have a similar problem, the inside plates are rusting on my chain, as the lube i spray on only ever gets onto the outside parts and not the inner facing parts.

Re: Chain rust
 

If its just the plates don't worry about it. Its just surface rust and will do no damage. Rust can form in a matter of hours.

If your leaving a period of time then cover the whole chain in engine oil, then just give it a wipe down before riding next.

Re: Chain rust
 

cheers for the tips guys.

I know the rust isnt really a problem as such, just dosent look too hot! :)