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WulfpackFZ6 · 01-23-2008, 04:16 PM

I need some help,

My '07 FZ6 that I just got last summer already has a rusted chain. I live on a military base so I have no garage. While I was gone on deployment for a couple months someone stole my bike cover and left my bike out in the elements. Is there anyway to salvage the chain or do I need a new one? Thanks for your help. I've been reading the forum for a couple days now and you all seem like real helpful people.

**buggerlugs** · 01-23-2008, 04:19 PM

Get yourself down the auto shop and buy a large can of WD40. Shake it for 5 minutes then coat your chain liberally.

The rust should disappear

WulfpackFZ6 · 01-23-2008, 04:20 PM

Will that do anything to the O-rings?

**reiobard** · 01-23-2008, 04:21 PM

DO NOT RIDE IT until you address the chain, best thing you can do is give it a good spray down with a penetrating lubricant to clean the chain (Hondalube works well for me) Spin the tire around with a good soaking of the lubricant on it to work it in.

(Of course you could take the chain off and soak it too.)

After you do that use a cleaner and a brush to clean the chain. Lube it very generously and then again after 1 ride to get it as clean and lubed as possible. This is the best i can come up with and will only work to an extent. if you can post pics of how far gone the chain is.

**buggerlugs** · 01-23-2008, 04:22 PM

Best if you take the chain off first but should be OK. I've used Wd40 for a year now with no probs

**Nelly** · 01-23-2008, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WulfpackFZ6

Will that do anything to the O-rings?

WD40 is not recomended for O-rings. If all of the links are still able to move then just soak it in chain lube. Leave it a day. Wipe it clean then re-lube. It shold be as good as new.

WulfpackFZ6 · 01-23-2008, 04:25 PM

I think it's pretty far gone, but I'm a newbie. First motorcycle and all. I'll post pics up as soon as possible tomorrow afternoon. It's already too dark out right now. It's far too cold for me to ride right now so rest assured that the bike won't be used while this chain is rusted. Thanks for all the help.

**Nelly** · 01-23-2008, 04:26 PM

How long was it left exposed?

WulfpackFZ6 · 01-23-2008, 04:28 PM

I'm unsure. Could have been for upwards of five months.

Magseal · 01-23-2008, 04:37 PM

when you do get it cleaned, look at the links closely, and if there is any pitting. if you can see the pits by naked eye, consider scrapping it....pitting corrosion can go deeper than it appears. the end result can be a link that developes a crack over time.

my chain got rusted once...got home at midnight after riding in the rain, negelected to take care of it that night, and the rust started. it wasn't bad, just a wire brushing and better care and it's still on the bike.

01-23-2008, 04:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
WulfpackFZ6 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New London, CT Bike: 2007 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0 Member #1229	Rusted Chain I need some help, My '07 FZ6 that I just got last summer already has a rusted chain. I live on a military base so I have no garage. While I was gone on deployment for a couple months someone stole my bike cover and left my bike out in the elements. Is there anyway to salvage the chain or do I need a new one? Thanks for your help. I've been reading the forum for a couple days now and you all seem like real helpful people.

01-23-2008, 04:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
buggerlugs Super Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Aldermaston Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 577 Rep Power: 10 Member #778	Get yourself down the auto shop and buy a large can of WD40. Shake it for 5 minutes then coat your chain liberally. The rust should disappear __________________ 2007 FZ6 - black 1981 Honda CB250RS - black http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZOLc2NXlVU I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . .

01-23-2008, 04:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
buggerlugs Super Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Aldermaston Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 577 Rep Power: 10 Member #778	Best if you take the chain off first but should be OK. I've used Wd40 for a year now with no probs __________________ 2007 FZ6 - black 1981 Honda CB250RS - black http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZOLc2NXlVU I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. See, my mule don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it . . .

01-23-2008, 04:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
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01-23-2008, 04:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
WulfpackFZ6 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New London, CT Bike: 2007 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0 Member #1229	Will that do anything to the O-rings?

01-23-2008, 04:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
reiobard Postaholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Concord, NH Bike: 2007 FZ6 (The Faster Blue) Posts: 5,376 Rep Power: 72 Member #991	DO NOT RIDE IT until you address the chain, best thing you can do is give it a good spray down with a penetrating lubricant to clean the chain (Hondalube works well for me) Spin the tire around with a good soaking of the lubricant on it to work it in. (Of course you could take the chain off and soak it too.) After you do that use a cleaner and a brush to clean the chain. Lube it very generously and then again after 1 ride to get it as clean and lubed as possible. This is the best i can come up with and will only work to an extent. if you can post pics of how far gone the chain is.

01-23-2008, 04:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
WulfpackFZ6 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New London, CT Bike: 2007 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0 Member #1229	I think it's pretty far gone, but I'm a newbie. First motorcycle and all. I'll post pics up as soon as possible tomorrow afternoon. It's already too dark out right now. It's far too cold for me to ride right now so rest assured that the bike won't be used while this chain is rusted. Thanks for all the help.

01-23-2008, 04:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
WulfpackFZ6 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New London, CT Bike: 2007 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0 Member #1229	I'm unsure. Could have been for upwards of five months.

01-23-2008, 04:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Magseal Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Erie Bike: 2005 FZ6 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0 Member #1209	when you do get it cleaned, look at the links closely, and if there is any pitting. if you can see the pits by naked eye, consider scrapping it....pitting corrosion can go deeper than it appears. the end result can be a link that developes a crack over time. my chain got rusted once...got home at midnight after riding in the rain, negelected to take care of it that night, and the rust started. it wasn't bad, just a wire brushing and better care and it's still on the bike.

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