Inspired by Remals chain cleaning thread...

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  1. GSP

    GSP Active Member

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    Inspired by Remals chain cleaning thread, and my hatred for the horrible Castrol Wax that Honda recommend you use, I decided to give my chain a bit of a clean as it's not been cleaned in 1300 miles and I wanted to start using PJ1 lube instead of Castrol.

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    Before, utterly minging...

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    After, nice and clean, using PJ1 clear no fling lube...

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  2. chelseaboy

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    what did you clean it with, looks mint
     
    #2 chelseaboy, May 26, 2011
  3. slowr1der

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    come on whats your secret lol, did you have the back wheel off to get the sprocket that clean?
     
    #3 slowr1der, May 26, 2011
  4. Jamz

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    Blimey.. thats cleannn

    A bit to clean lol....wheel off or you took a long time to get it like that?
     
    #4 Jamz, May 26, 2011
  5. flatstickHRC

    flatstickHRC Active Member

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    Ride it round the block and it will be minging again. The joys of cleaning!
     
    #5 flatstickHRC, May 26, 2011
  6. dan.1moore1

    dan.1moore1 Senior Member

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    they must be Photos from when it was new ..lol... Only joking mate... Good Work !
     
    #6 dan.1moore1, May 27, 2011
  7. megawatt

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    Nice job mate. When chain worn out, replace it with a DID Gold X ring for more bling and no rust on links?
     
    #7 megawatt, May 27, 2011
  8. GSP

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    Ha ha now wheel off required and they wern't taken when the bike was new.

    Lots of white spirit, lots of kitchen roll and a bit of time and patience.

    Fully aware it will get dirty again pretty quick but it had 1300 miles of road grime and I like to clean and inspect it every now and then. If you keep on top of it and use a decent lube its not to bad.
     
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  9. Remal

    Remal It's ME
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    good man what I like to see. you chain looked cleaner than mine after the same mileage. but bloody good going.
     
    #9 Remal, May 27, 2011
  10. slowr1der

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    I think i am going to attack mine this weekend, may even wash the bike too
     
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  11. megawatt

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    No, don't clean it , ride it!!!
     
    #11 megawatt, May 27, 2011
  12. GSP

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    Or do both ;)
     
    #12 GSP, May 28, 2011
  13. Remal

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    As said do both. Main reason why mine was not touched for 1300 miles was that I was enjoying riding it. unlike me not to wash the bike after every ride but I made sure I detailed it before first use after having it then knew it would be ok for a while.
     
    #13 Remal, May 28, 2011

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