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30-01-19, 02:48 PM | #11 |
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Re: Front sprocket cover - gunked up behind
Doesn't matter whether you use the top or bottom cable adjuster, they both do the same job. As Adam says, the reach adjuster just changes the angle of the lever, doesn't move the cable, so you need to pull the lever by the same amount to disengage (so setting it to a smaller reach will set the biting point closer to the handlebar). As for gunge, yeah it's not uncommon. Cleaning chains is a waste of time though, even the manufacturers say so. As you can see, everything just flings off - they're self-cleaning because of the lube.
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30-01-19, 08:35 PM | #12 |
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Re: Front sprocket cover - gunked up behind
You will always get gunge build-up there. You can reduce it a lot by not spraying lube direct onto the chain: instead, put the bike on a paddock stand, spray a little chain lube into the cap of a spray can, and 'paint' it onto the inside run of the chain with a clean 1-inch paintbrush. Spreads the lube around better and means far less overspray and fling-off.
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30-01-19, 09:22 PM | #13 |
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Re: Front sprocket cover - gunked up behind
on the scottoiler front, i have one and its fantastic with the dual feeder.
however its hardly a "clean" alternative.... |
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Painting it on is very sensible - you don't over-apply that way and it minimises the fling onto the back of your number plate and around the front sprocket as Craig says. Having a paddock stand (if you don't already have one) is also sensible for doing some or all of your own maintenance.
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31-01-19, 10:00 AM | #16 |
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Re: Front sprocket cover - gunked up behind
Cheers guys for the info
I've got a paddock stand, thats how I've been applying the chain wax but I let the motor run in first gear and only apply in short bursts every so often at the bottom of the rear sprocket (on the straight) before it starts to go round I will try the paintbrush method above as I'm not sure if my way has been minimising the fling as I've only had the bike for a three months so its unknown if its ever been cleaned or maintained with two former owners and 52k I've only come across it as the clutch cable snapped, who knows what else is lurking elsewhere... |
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If you're using a spray then it's best to just spray it onto the chain, on the inside surface, and turn the back wheel by hand. The idea is the solvent in it makes it runny enough to penetrate, then evaporates and leaves the thicker stuff behind. Do it after not before a ride, and for me, once every other tankful unless you're riding in the rain a lot, in which case every tankful, as a rule of thumb. You don't need to drown it though, your back wheel will tell you how heavy-handed you're being.
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