First time chain maintenance

DR Roberts · 08-22-2015, 11:56 AM

Got some questions about proper chain maintenance for all you learned GZ owners out there... I have a 2000 GZ250 and I want to clean and lube the chain. Been doin some research (including on this forum) and I'm still not sure how to tell what kind of chain my bike has. I am the second owner of this bike (it only has 2800 miles) and I am certain this is the original chain. So, is this O-ring or standard type? I have read that the kind of lube you use matters depending on the type. I have read people recommend cleaning with kero or disel fuel which I do not wish to do so I bought some specific degreaser meant for moto chains. I have seen recommendations for lubing with motor oil... I also see there are a ton of products out there touting all kinds of superior qualities. Any you like? Any warnings? Thanks in advance!

blaine · 08-22-2015, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DR Roberts

Got some questions about proper chain maintenance for all you learned GZ owners out there... I have a 2000 GZ250 and I want to clean and lube the chain. Been doin some research (including on this forum) and I'm still not sure how to tell what kind of chain my bike has. I am the second owner of this bike (it only has 2800 miles) and I am certain this is the original chain. So, is this O-ring or standard type? I have read that the kind of lube you use matters depending on the type. I have read people recommend cleaning with kero or disel fuel which I do not wish to do so I bought some specific degreaser meant for moto chains. I have seen recommendations for lubing with motor oil... I also see there are a ton of products out there touting all kinds of superior qualities. Any you like? Any warnings? Thanks in advance!

I like a good quality chain wax as it penetrates than drys & doesn't collect dirt like oil will....Also 0-ring safe.

Water Warrior 2 · 08-24-2015, 12:03 AM

DuPont makes a good chain lube. Find it at your local big box hardware store.

5th_bike · 08-24-2015, 12:57 AM

Do not use the degreaser, which may damage the O-rings. Use kerosene as it says in the manual.

08-22-2015, 11:56 AM	#1
DR Roberts Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 7	First time chain maintenance Got some questions about proper chain maintenance for all you learned GZ owners out there... I have a 2000 GZ250 and I want to clean and lube the chain. Been doin some research (including on this forum) and I'm still not sure how to tell what kind of chain my bike has. I am the second owner of this bike (it only has 2800 miles) and I am certain this is the original chain. So, is this O-ring or standard type? I have read that the kind of lube you use matters depending on the type. I have read people recommend cleaning with kero or disel fuel which I do not wish to do so I bought some specific degreaser meant for moto chains. I have seen recommendations for lubing with motor oil... I also see there are a ton of products out there touting all kinds of superior qualities. Any you like? Any warnings? Thanks in advance! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-24-2015, 12:03 AM	#3
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	DuPont makes a good chain lube. Find it at your local big box hardware store. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-24-2015, 12:57 AM	#4
5th_bike Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HoCo, Maryland Posts: 1,349	Do not use the degreaser, which may damage the O-rings. Use kerosene as it says in the manual. __________________ 2005 "Saturn Black", stock + tach
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