05-20-2008, 10:00 AM
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oil change & chain maintenance
Today I bought 2 Liter of motor oil, oil filter and a lubricating spray for the chain. I have to buy from another shop something to clean the chain, before lubricate it.
Because this is the first time when I have to do this job, I'm thinking to do it at a suzuki service. I think also needs some chain adjustments. I will make some pictures and technical data of these things will be shared on this forum. I know this is not a big deal, but if there is somebody beginner as I am, maybe it will be useful someday/someone. Login or Register to Remove Ads |
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05-20-2008, 06:49 PM
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A cheap easy way to clean your chain. Buy a large aluminum pan/tray in a grocery store for cooking. Next but some kerosene, 1 liter will last a long time. Clean the chain with the kerosene and a soft brush to remove the grime. I place paper towels in the pan to soak up any grim from the chain when it drips. Wipe dry and use a good quality chain lube. Du Pont with Teflon is a very good product if you can find it. If you get a deeper pan it will also be handy for changing oil. Oh, before I forget, at the grocery store get a little funnel for pouring the oil into the bike. Cheaper than an auto store and works just as well.
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05-21-2008, 09:17 PM
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Warlock, looks like you have all the right stuff. And just where do you live ?? 40+ C is really warm to be out on a bike so drink lots of water.
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05-21-2008, 09:30 PM
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I use an aluminum (=aluminium outside the USA) paint tray to catch the kerosene-and-dirt mix from cleaning the chain, and to catch any oil drips from the motor oil I brush on after the kerosene dries off.
Paper towels underneath the sprockets, and the garage floor stays pretty clean.
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05-22-2008, 12:15 PM
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I think also this summer will be very hot. Until the next change of oil i think this will be ok. This is my first bike and only technical stuff that I experienced (with 2 wheels) is my bike(s). My studies: electrical engineer and now I'm a programmer. so, any kind of advice ..... |
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05-22-2008, 06:33 PM
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" Only Bucharest " Don't down play your beautiful city. I am sure it has a history that is far longer and more interesting than anything we in North America can imagine. Would be on my list of places to visit if I had the money to visit Europe. Thanks for the traffic cameras in action. Good stuff.
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07-17-2008, 11:01 PM
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Anybody got an idea on how to tighten the chain???
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