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29-05-05, 09:25 PM

suzuki say use paraffin, but wash it off striaght after.

29-05-05, 09:31 PM

when I drove a chemical tanker, we use to load Liquid Paraffin

Is there any other sort?

How do you loosen the chain and soak it in Kerosene (Paraffin) without removing the chain

29-05-05, 09:35 PM

Ive used parrafin, bloody good stuff, i used a paint brush to get it into all the nooks and crannies leae it on for about 20 mins wipe dry any excess and the (do not use OIL) use a wax or other chain lube. Oil does not stay on the chain, and eventually the chain becomes loose and rusty and basically screwed up. Fit a scottoiler im gonna on my next bike.

29-05-05, 10:08 PM

Saw a recommendation of using gear oil (heavy) and then applying a layer of wax spray over the top to seal the oil in (allow to dry). I've done this myself and seems to work ok.

29-05-05, 10:10 PM

Thanks for all your tips i'll give it a go tomorrow

29-05-05, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheelnut

when I drove a chemical tanker, we use to load Liquid Paraffin

Is there any other sort?

How do you loosen the chain and soak it in Kerosene (Paraffin) without removing the chain

you dont soak it in paraffin. you soak a rag in it then wipe the chain with it. a paint brush is also good for those awarkward places.

29-05-05, 10:48 PM

Kerosene is ok as it has some lubricating properties aswell as cleaning.

29-05-05, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hall13uk

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheelnut

when I drove a chemical tanker, we use to load Liquid Paraffin

Is there any other sort?

How do you loosen the chain and soak it in Kerosene (Paraffin) without removing the chain

you dont soak it in paraffin. you soak a rag in it then wipe the chain with it. a paint brush is also good for those awarkward places.

I need to take my wheel off so I'll be soaking the chain then, I don't always do it, it just one of those extra jobs to do when you get a chance. Normally I just brush it down.

29-05-05, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grinch

Quote:

Originally Posted by hall13uk

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheelnut

when I drove a chemical tanker, we use to load Liquid Paraffin

Is there any other sort?

How do you loosen the chain and soak it in Kerosene (Paraffin) without removing the chain

you dont soak it in paraffin. you soak a rag in it then wipe the chain with it. a paint brush is also good for those awarkward places.

I need to take my wheel off so I'll be soaking the chain then, I don't always do it, it just one of those extra jobs to do when you get a chance. Normally I just brush it down.

hmm may as well then if its being taken off anyways.
but u dont usally just a 1 in every 6 months or so jobs imho

29-05-05, 11:03 PM

yeah, all of the above,
dont use wax if you ride in the rain,

just be sure to warm your chain up a bit (by taking it for a quick spin) before putting the engine oil on if thats what your using.

i use ES90, its a bit thicker at engine oil and is designed to be used a bit harder (apparently)

go into any mechanics and ask em what they recommend to use on chain.

they will say "use this chain lube, only 25 pound per bottle"

then ask "what do you use on chains"

they will then say "ES90 or old engine oil, costs about 1.50 per bottle or free"

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29-05-05, 09:25 PM	#11
hall13uk Guest Posts: n/a	suzuki say use paraffin, but wash it off striaght after.

29-05-05, 09:31 PM	#12
wheelnut Guest Posts: n/a	when I drove a chemical tanker, we use to load Liquid Paraffin Is there any other sort? How do you loosen the chain and soak it in Kerosene (Paraffin) without removing the chain

29-05-05, 09:35 PM	#13
Akula Guest Posts: n/a	Ive used parrafin, bloody good stuff, i used a paint brush to get it into all the nooks and crannies leae it on for about 20 mins wipe dry any excess and the (do not use OIL) use a wax or other chain lube. Oil does not stay on the chain, and eventually the chain becomes loose and rusty and basically screwed up. Fit a scottoiler im gonna on my next bike.

29-05-05, 10:08 PM	#14
Bagpuss Guest Posts: n/a	Saw a recommendation of using gear oil (heavy) and then applying a layer of wax spray over the top to seal the oil in (allow to dry). I've done this myself and seems to work ok.

29-05-05, 10:10 PM	#15
diamond Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for all your tips i'll give it a go tomorrow

29-05-05, 10:48 PM	#17
WelshWop Guest Posts: n/a	Kerosene is ok as it has some lubricating properties aswell as cleaning.

29-05-05, 11:03 PM	#20
Warren Guest Posts: n/a	yeah, all of the above, dont use wax if you ride in the rain, just be sure to warm your chain up a bit (by taking it for a quick spin) before putting the engine oil on if thats what your using. i use ES90, its a bit thicker at engine oil and is designed to be used a bit harder (apparently) go into any mechanics and ask em what they recommend to use on chain. they will say "use this chain lube, only 25 pound per bottle" then ask "what do you use on chains" they will then say "ES90 or old engine oil, costs about 1.50 per bottle or free"