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Hapi · 06-19-2007, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrightme43

Thats neat, where did you find it?

look here (and try with google translate tool):
www.louis.de - Motorrad & Freizeit

..and a simple version
www.louis.de - Motorrad & Freizeit

**wrightme43** · 06-19-2007, 07:49 AM

Thanks Hapi, we have the smaller grunge brush version, I had just never seen the hotwheels car garage version. LOL I like me a clean, and well waxed chain.

VEGASRIDER · 07-06-2007, 06:44 PM

Just wondering if using a high pressure sprayer, like at a car wash would effectively clean the chain, or would it hurt the chain? Previous post has recommended kerosene, which I have considered. Response?

**sportrider** · 07-06-2007, 07:20 PM

I don't know for sure but, I'd be afraid the pressure washer could force water & dirt into the rollers. I use WD-40 and a rag to clean the chain & black Teflon lube in an aerosol can to lube it.

fz6xlr8r · 07-06-2007, 07:26 PM

On page 6-27 of the Owner's Manual it says"CAUTION:To prevent damaging the O-rings, do not clean the drive chain with steam cleaners, high pressure washers or inappropriate solvents." So I'd say that's a no no.

: Had to do it. LOL

**wrightme43** · 07-06-2007, 07:42 PM

Woooo!!!!!!

LOL I am playing. I just have been dying to use that smiley too.

Also be real careful with the pressure washer, on wheel bearings, and steering head bearings, fork and shock seals as well.

v4rick · 07-06-2007, 07:45 PM

I'm new to this board, but you have saved at least one member from destroying his chain. The guy who said to put the key in your pocket before performing ANY chain maintenance would have saved me a trip to the hospital and part of my right thumb if I had followed his advice about 30 yrs. ago. Keep up the good work

fz6xlr8r · 07-06-2007, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrightme43

Woooo!!!!!!

LOL I am playing. I just have been dying to use that smiley too.

Also be real careful with the pressure washer, on wheel bearings, and steering head bearings, fork and shock seals as well.

Too bad we don't have a High Five smiley. LOL

VEGASRIDER, we're just bust'n on you.

pedwards89 · 07-07-2007, 01:48 AM

Hers's a link that might help take some of the effort out of chain maintenance:

The Scottoiler

VEGASRIDER · 07-07-2007, 02:18 AM

Hey, thats why this forum is here, right? We are all looking out for one another.

Thanks y'all,

06-19-2007, 07:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 5,178 Rep Power: 10 Member #42	Thanks Hapi, we have the smaller grunge brush version, I had just never seen the hotwheels car garage version. LOL I like me a clean, and well waxed chain. __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

07-06-2007, 07:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
sportrider NOT BANNED Join Date: May 2007 Location: EARTH Bike: 2007 Yamaha YZFR1 Posts: 2,631 Rep Power: 975 Member #127	I don't know for sure but, I'd be afraid the pressure washer could force water & dirt into the rollers. I use WD-40 and a rag to clean the chain & black Teflon lube in an aerosol can to lube it. __________________ a work in progress...

07-06-2007, 07:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
fz6xlr8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Georgia, U.S.A. Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 291 Rep Power: 9 Member #62	On page 6-27 of the Owner's Manual it says"CAUTION:To prevent damaging the O-rings, do not clean the drive chain with steam cleaners, high pressure washers or inappropriate solvents." So I'd say that's a no no.: Had to do it. LOL __________________ If there is no such thing as a dumb question, how come people always say " You ask a dumb question, you get a dumb answer."?

07-06-2007, 07:42 PM	#16 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 5,178 Rep Power: 10 Member #42	Woooo!!!!!! LOL I am playing. I just have been dying to use that smiley too. Also be real careful with the pressure washer, on wheel bearings, and steering head bearings, fork and shock seals as well. __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

07-06-2007, 07:45 PM	#17 (permalink)
v4rick Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Madison, AL Bike: 2005 FZ6, '84 VF500F, '77 RD400D, 2005 Jonway 125 Posts: 23 Rep Power: 6 Member #260	Chain saver I'm new to this board, but you have saved at least one member from destroying his chain. The guy who said to put the key in your pocket before performing ANY chain maintenance would have saved me a trip to the hospital and part of my right thumb if I had followed his advice about 30 yrs. ago. Keep up the good work

07-06-2007, 06:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
VEGASRIDER Dedicated Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LAS VEGAS NV USA Bike: 2006 Blue FZ6 Posts: 1,693 Rep Power: 35 Member #83	Just wondering if using a high pressure sprayer, like at a car wash would effectively clean the chain, or would it hurt the chain? Previous post has recommended kerosene, which I have considered. Response?

07-07-2007, 01:48 AM	#19 (permalink)
pedwards89 Super Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, UK Bike: Yamaha FZ6-SA Posts: 601 Rep Power: 12 Member #125	Hers's a link that might help take some of the effort out of chain maintenance: The Scottoiler

07-07-2007, 02:18 AM	#20 (permalink)
VEGASRIDER Dedicated Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LAS VEGAS NV USA Bike: 2006 Blue FZ6 Posts: 1,693 Rep Power: 35 Member #83	Hey, thats why this forum is here, right? We are all looking out for one another. Thanks y'all,

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