Cleaning chain with kerosine? - Page 4

Rookie Rider · 08-02-2011, 12:06 AM

I cleaned my chain today for the first time with kerosene, then lubed it with a spray on chain lube, there was no gunk, kinda like Pam, the cooking spray stuff. I dont have jack stands so i found it quite annoying. Then i noticed if i push up on the lower part of the chain with my finger, it touched the swing arm a little. I think this may be some of the noise i hear at times while riding. Should my chain be tighter ?

blaine · 08-02-2011, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Rookie Rider

I cleaned my chain today for the first time with kerosene, then lubed it with a spray on chain lube, there was no gunk, kinda like Pam, the cooking spray stuff. I dont have jack stands so i found it quite annoying. Then i noticed if i push up on the lower part of the chain with my finger, it touched the swing arm a little. I think this may be some of the noise i hear at times while riding. Should my chain be tighter ?

Yes,you should have between 1/2" and 9/16" of play.

:cool:

geezer · 08-02-2011, 12:39 AM

your chain is right were mine was a few weeks ago when i posted my topic on chain slack, i ended up only going 1/4 turn on both sides and that gave me good tension but still loose, which is what i wanted. ibet your hearing it on a bridge huh? everytime i cross the bridge i hear that chain like crazy

Gz Rider · 08-02-2011, 11:37 AM

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Rookie Rider · 08-02-2011, 04:18 PM

I saw those wood blocks, i need em......... But when i push the bottom part of the chain upward, it feels tight but strangely hits the swingarm a bit. Feels tight enough to me, but i no nothing bout bikes.

Gz Rider · 08-02-2011, 05:37 PM

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Rookie Rider · 08-02-2011, 09:07 PM

Yeah i will be checking that out very soon, thanks alot guys.

RBar · 08-05-2011, 04:57 PM

Is this what you are talking about?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GL ... WQ0DM44WKQ

RBar

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Originally Posted by mrlmd1

We keep telling you guys -- Dupont Teflon Spray Lube --- no mess, no fuss. Clean the chain one time, then use the spray and you don't have to keep doing that.

mrlmd1 · 08-05-2011, 08:54 PM

Yes.
That's it, but the shipping cost for Amazon is 150% the cost of the product. Get it in a store.

5th_bike · 08-05-2011, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by alantf

You wanna try finding stuff in Tenerife. It's like going back to the dark ages.

Alan, amazon.co.uk is only a few clicks away... and if you want it, they will ship the teflon chain lube or spray right to your doorstep.

I once ordered a Kristine Blond CD from them, it was cheaper ordering from Amazon in England than from Amazon in the USA, where it cost double because of the protectionist anti-free market import tax of 100%.

08-02-2011, 12:06 AM	#31
Rookie Rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 1,263	Re: Cleaning chain with kerosine? I cleaned my chain today for the first time with kerosene, then lubed it with a spray on chain lube, there was no gunk, kinda like Pam, the cooking spray stuff. I dont have jack stands so i found it quite annoying. Then i noticed if i push up on the lower part of the chain with my finger, it touched the swing arm a little. I think this may be some of the noise i hear at times while riding. Should my chain be tighter ? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-02-2011, 12:39 AM	#33
geezer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: dahlonega GA Posts: 563	Re: Cleaning chain with kerosine? your chain is right were mine was a few weeks ago when i posted my topic on chain slack, i ended up only going 1/4 turn on both sides and that gave me good tension but still loose, which is what i wanted. ibet your hearing it on a bridge huh? everytime i cross the bridge i hear that chain like crazy __________________ 99 gz 250 and a currently dismantled fzr 1000 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-02-2011, 04:18 PM	#35
Rookie Rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 1,263	Re: Cleaning chain with kerosine? I saw those wood blocks, i need em......... But when i push the bottom part of the chain upward, it feels tight but strangely hits the swingarm a bit. Feels tight enough to me, but i no nothing bout bikes. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-02-2011, 09:07 PM	#37
Rookie Rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 1,263	Re: Cleaning chain with kerosine? Yeah i will be checking that out very soon, thanks alot guys.
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08-05-2011, 08:54 PM	#39
mrlmd1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Crawfordville, Florida Posts: 2,853	Re: Cleaning chain with kerosine? Yes. That's it, but the shipping cost for Amazon is 150% the cost of the product. Get it in a store.
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