I've had my (Bikemaster) chain on one day (installed last night, rained last night) and it's already rusting! Now, I've alway had a problem with my chains attracting rust, but on my rollers!? What can I do to prevent this rusting?
Also, don't use Liquid Wrench to clean or lube your chain, when I opened up the masterlink on the old chain it was dry as a kite and the pins were chewed up pretty rough. I finally bought a gallon of kerosene, and used it to clean up the wax buildup, from the Maxima chain wax that I had been using, off of the sprocket hub, and it works GREAT! The chain only lasted 15,500 miles.
Quote from: scratch on March 14, 2006, 05:50:59 PM
What can I do to prevent this rusting?
Don't ride in the rain? :icon_lol:
Did you lube it well enough before you put it on? That's really the only thing I can think of...
I was thinking it would be okay for at least a couple days with that slathering of white grease (lithium?) they put on there. :dunno_white:
Pandy - :flipoff: Not an option. I know, I know, buy a better chain... :dunno_white: :oops: I'm cheap (and I guess I'm payin' for it).
Quote from: scratch on March 14, 2006, 05:55:58 PMI was thinking it would be okay for at least a couple days with that slathering of white grease (lithium?) they put in there. :dunno_white:
That waxy stuff is what you want... Sticky Sticky!
I use the clear spray-on stuff and don't have much rust... I bought the "middle of the road" chain... The guy at the stealership didn't even try to talk me into the gold one. :dunno_white:
Well, after this chain, I'll definitely be gettin' a DID chain.
BikeMaster uses a pretty cheap steel...not to say it's necessarilly weak...they hold up to my TL just fine. But you can't do a great deal about the rusting. If the chain's is in good use all the time it won't cause any problems. Just keep is lubed up well.
Quote from: scratch on March 14, 2006, 05:50:59 PM
I've had my (Bikemaster) chain on one day (installed last night, rained last night) and it's already rusting! ...........................
Same thing happened to me!
Convert to shaft drive :dunno_white: :icon_mrgreen:
:cheers:
Yay for shaft drive!! -> http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products/C50K6/Default.aspx
my local bike mechanic (who i bought my chain from) said that the best way to lube a chain is to soak it in automatic transmission fluid overnight before putting it on. Then every once in awhile fill a dixie cup with some of the auto tranny fluid and slowly poor it on the chain while the bike is in first gear and idling (on the center stand) if the chain is moving to fast though the fluid will just fling off without covering well.....what do you guys think of his method?
Considering I use ATF to break loose and dissolve carbon deposits inside rotary engines...and that it works much better than stuff like B12 and carb cleaner...I'd say it's a really bad idea.
Quote from: cell_491 on March 14, 2006, 06:39:03 PM
my local bike mechanic (who i bought my chain from) said that the best way to lube a chain is to soak it in automatic transmission fluid overnight before putting it on. Then every once in awhile fill a dixie cup with some of the auto tranny fluid and slowly poor it on the chain while the bike is in first gear and idling (on the center stand) if the chain is moving to fast though the fluid will just fling off without covering well.....what do you guys think of his method?
I don't think tranny fluid is sticky enough to stay on and provide lasting lubrication. I guess that's why he advised "every once in a while........."
Also, I would never work on the chain with the engine running, never. But that's just me. :icon_rolleyes:
:cheers:
Rvertigo - I'd love to have a sporty shaftie like my ol' '82 Yamaha Vision (this bike was even mentioned in the GS500 reviews, because they are somewhat alike).
Quote from: cell_491 on March 14, 2006, 06:39:03 PM
my local bike mechanic (who i bought my chain from) said that the best way to lube a chain is to soak it in automatic transmission fluid overnight before putting it on. Then every once in awhile fill a dixie cup with some of the auto tranny fluid and slowly poor it on the chain while the bike is in first gear and idling (on the center stand) if the chain is moving to fast though the fluid will just fling off without covering well.....what do you guys think of his method?
Does this guy work for a Harley dealership?
When I got home tonight I looked for the rust spots (just real tiny spots, maybe a millimeter in diameter), and I didn't see any. So, at least that means the parking spot at work doesn't promote rust...too bad we're moving (closer to my house :icon_mrgreen:). Lubed the chain (got some newfangled stuff from Santa Clara Cycle Accessories (<-shameless plug for these guys that I've been doing business with for the past 5 years)), and adjusted it (one facing). We'll see about the rust tomorrow.
NEVER work on a motorcycle when the chain it moving... there's damn little difference between a moving chain and a chainsaw. Sooner or later, some member of this board is bound to learn this lesson the hardway, which is unfortunate.
ATF is a great degreaser, so using it on any quality O-ring or X-ring chain will probably ruin it permanently; I use it to degrease engine parts, so I'd find a new mechanic right away, or at least, ignore the ignorant clown who told you about using ATF for chain lube. Diesel fuel also works well as a degreaser (though slowly), but most people can't tolerate the smell of the stuff from an open container. I actually like the snell of ATF in the morning; it smells like... victory.