WD40 Motorcycle chain cleaner and lube review
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- WD40 Motorcycle chain cleaner and lube review : I noticed that all the chains on my bikes look like they could do with a decent clean and was curious to try out WD40's range of bike products -
In this video I use their chain cleaner and lube for the first time.
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Thanks for this video. I used few chain lubes myself and for protection I like Motyl lube. It leaves nice protective white film on the chain. Sometimes I add bit of WD-40 lube for more slickness. For application I use GreaseNinja product, it limits overspray quite a lot and is not that expensive.
I've always used regular WD with the old toothbrush on my chains. Works a treat. Shudder been more liberal with it a couple of winters ago as my old shed leaked and an NS winter took its toll!
+Phil RIta Fair enough, to clean only, not to lube right??
I use both of these products for my bikes and am really impressed by the cleaner. The lube is really excellent for it's anti fling properties. I recently tried the WD-40 chain wax instead of the lube and that seems good too. The advantage with that is it's more visible so tend to get a better idea of when it needs doing again.
Thanks for that Ibby - may have to give the wax a go....
Been using it for a few years and very happy. In the winter I clean an lubricate then spray the WD40 chain wax over the top, gives excellent corrosion protection 👍🏻
I was impressed with the WD40 Cleaner, For Lube I have an Automatic Electronic "Scottoiler eSystem Motorcycle Chain Oiler" System fitted that I find is perfect, especially when Touring, as it saves packing Spray Cans and does away with the bother of having to Spray the Chain that can be a real pain without a centre Stand.
Thanks, Regards Bob
Cheers Bob....
I was on the lookout for a new stand for my Speed Triple R. Not only does the Abba stand look perfect, they're based a couple of miles from where I live. Another helpful review. Thanks TMF!
Gotta get one then, they are excellent....
I use Worth Chain Wax on your recommendation as it’s perfect but applied WD40 Chain Wax yesterday. Funny stuff as it goes on like shaving foam. Very waxy indeed! Yet to ride and see how it is but for now my chain is white! Least you can see if you’ve missed a bit.
Your videos tend us to love the motorcycling in all sense .you are saying from your heart ..we can feel the vibe ..great ..keep informed us of new bits and bytes please ...deserve more subscribers ..wish you good luck
Thank you Nishad - that's very kind of you...
I've always found it easier lubing the chain around the sprocket, as it allows the lube to run down between the chain links.
Fair enough - thanks for that....
A quick note for those interested:
Aside the chain lube (which TMF uses here), WD40 also has chain wax. The wax leaves a white surface, it's stickier and from my personal experience leaves a bit more of a mess after a ride (also gets lots of dirt stuck). However it's intended for winter weathers and offer great protection to rain and cold. In this season I'd say the lube variant should suffice!
Cheers Ace Teller - until now I've always used dry chain wax (from Wurth) - just thought I'd try something different....
I cleaned and lubed my street triple last week with both of these and was really impressed with both of them
Yeah they seem like good products - I filmed this a couple of weeks ago and I have to say the anti-fling properties have been pretty good too. Slightly cheaper than my old brand so I'll probably stick with these....thanks for watching - TMF
My pleasure, good content from you as usual mate. We'll see what the lube is like now the rains arriving for a week or so
Hi mate. Good work. I'll be popping mine round to you soon, for some TMF service! ha. I recently started using both these products, and love them. There's also the spray bike cleaner "Total Wash" and the "wax and polish" from them, that I am also very impressed with ;-)
+RichyVida Hey Richy, great to hear from you matey....I'm a bit sceptical on "no water" bike cleaners - are these just spray on/wipe off??
Oh no, I'm the same mate. Can't quite get my head around the spray onto a mucky bike and wipe technique? The WD40 Total Wash is a pre-wash spray to loosen all the crap, but seems to work lovely. I just spray it on and leave whilst getting the hose and bucket prepared. The "wax and polish" is great. Really leaves all the blacks looking black!
We move and clean bikes for the top brands and use only our own products. Interesting to see all the tips here, glad we're not alone in the challenges of cleaning your bike. We had the same product issues, so created our own in the end!
+WMB Group Good plan! Feel free to send me some to try ;0)
Hi TMF started using wd 40 cleaner and lube after your vid on cleaning chains and have been real pleased doesn't spray up as much😃
+Malcolm Pritchard Good stuff - cheers!
Thanks for another informative review video, I think I will be giving this WD-40 bike formula a try
Thanks for watching!
thank you for the video Sir. How is the chain lube performing/ holding though?
Yes fine - no issues with it other than a bit more fling than I'd like....
I must admit I've used the WD40 chain cleaner in the past and I was quite pleased with it. As you say it blasts of all the dirt!
Yeah that in particular seems pretty good....
I use parafin and my grunge brush and an old rag, chain comes out immaculate and dirt eases off, its also safe with O-rings.
I also like keeping my chain nice and gold.
Nice one - cheers Rich...
Parafin, recommended in my Triumph Manuel, cheap and very quick effective chain cleaner. I use WD40 wax lube very pleased with that.
Good stuff - cheers Paul...
WD40 is basically paraffin based..its kerosene predominantly
I've used the WD40 chain cleaner and thought it was great,well impressed.
Not tried the lube yet.
Yeah, seems good to me....
Always rotate wheel in opposite direction instead of direction of bike movement for better penetration and safety. You may end up hurting or loosing a finger.
Yeah, what a joke, you some kinda rotational engineer...
Have used WD40 chain wax for years (I ride in all weathers so I prefer the additional protection wax provides) and I've never had any issues. Good choice!
Cheers Matt...
I have the same ABBA stand (and the adaptor to pickup the front wheel as well) and it's indeed a brilliant product. I use Dupont chain cleaner/lube (which I do like) and just bought some Motul products to try next. I didn't know WD40 made chain cleaner/lube and I'm interested to see how it holds up to the English weather for you in use. I did not know WD40 was a British company, interesting! Also you are a bit daring taking the wife's toothbrush, we'll see how that works out for you long term... risky! lol.
...with luck she'll never know, I managed to rinse off most of the oil...
WD40 make a wax as well and it's awesome stuff. Zero fling and everything kept nice and clean. The standard lube on the other hand, I think every bike in the parish got a taste when I tried it and made a mess of everything.
+Dave Thornley Nice one Dave! It does fling a little but I've not found it too bad, may be I'll try the wax next time....
Dr Simon Hale-Ross wet lube makes a mess, wax makes a mess, dry lube doesn’t make a mess but needs reapplying after riding in the rain as it isn’t very water resistant
Essentially it comes down to
1. Do you want to lube your chain more often but have less cleaning to do because it doesn’t fly everywhere, in which case I’d recommend dry lube
2. Or do you want a more rain resistant lube that will make a mess of everything but won’t need applying as often, in which case I’d recommend the wax or wet lubes
Good video, I use the wd40 products on my bikes, going to give the wax a try this year, as I found the lube was being flung off... Maybe because I used to much, but this was the first time I have done it so I babe much to learn... The cleaner is ace though, used it to clean the slung off lube... I will be looking at an Abba Stand brilliant idea so thanks for the link :)
Good stuff Danny...thanks for watching - TMF
You have develped the same newspaper and card method as me TMF! It definitely helps to keep the crap down.
Having got through quite a few cans of the aerosol style chain cleaners quite quickly - I now use a general vehicle pre-wash to break down the chain lube when washing the bike, followed by a nice dose of paraffin (brushed on with a paint brush - no scrubbing needed, a good wipe gets the worst off), and just give the chain a final going over with one of the aerosol type sprays.
I find a 5litre tub of parrafin from B and Q has lasted me far long than a can of the usual sort of chain cleaners - and cost about the same
Yeah a few people have suggested paraffin - I may well try that next....thanks for watching and good to hear from you again - it's been a while, hope you're well??
I'm well thank you TMF, I hope you are too? :-). I've been managing to get out quite a bit on my Street triple, though haven't enjoyed the cold snap we've just had. I'm off up to Clive Wood's for a service tomorrow - which beats going to work! Plus, it'll come back with the quickshifter fitted!
If you're considering new tyres for the Street - I can thoroughly recommend Metzeler M7's. It is like having a different bike compared to the Michel Pilot Road 4's I had previously. If you're on the original sports tyres it might not be such as transformation but they've been a revalation for me.
Paraffin is good - it can be a bit messy in terms of drips (negated with using newspapers like you had them) but completely dissolves a lot of chain lubes and is easier to direct than a spray. I also find it doesn't need much scrubbing.
Finally, keep up the excellent work with your channel. The hard work you've put in with significant increase in uploads and bike tests/loaners shows - and the thought that goes into grouping your content into different themes, etc. :-)
Cheers pjeball - yes I'm on the Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa's on my STR...great tyres. I get to borrow the new model from Triumph this week, so that should be a hoot too :0) Enjoy that quickshifter, the Triumph one is excellent (love mine)......
Ahhh the classic ABBA...Great piece of kit especially with the front wheel lift system....
I use a cheap version of wd40 to clean my chains...obligatory toothbrush...drying rag etc etc...
I've been using wd40 chain line now for about two years and find it very good stuff..
Minimal if any fling....but I do leave it a few hours before using which is just one of my personal traits...
I thoroughly recommend it
.Bikes :zx12r and Fazer 600
Yeah I left my bikes for about 5 days (whilst I was away on tour on my BMW) and the chain lube seems to have dried nice and sticky...will see long term how it goes...
Good stuff ...recommended!
Great vid btw
I've found the WD40 range to be pretty good, I tend to pop the bike on my paddock stand straight after a ride and give the chain a top up ! it's now in great condition.
ps.. first thing I noticed was that patch
Well spotted....I wonder if the man himself will spy it?
Another great review, now I'm straight out to the garage to clean and lube the chain on my explorer! lol.
Yeah I should do my GS too....
The combination I like best is WD40 chain cleaner, which is great and Silkolene chain wax, which drys white and as we say in the trade, 'looks factory'. Applying the wax to a cold chain the day before riding ensures absolutely no fling at all.
...yeah I've always used Wurth dry chain lube up until now, like your chain wax it dries white and waxy with no fling....I shall see how this WD40 lube holds up longer term. The chain cleaner seemed particularly good I must say.....
Your more than welcome to come around my garage and do a blog on cleaning my motorbike, something different, tea and bacon butti included.
Hehe, nice try John!
Great video again , out in Peru I have to clean my chain with normal WD 40 and seems too work fine . It's just one of those horrible jobs you have to do ! Now this leads to my question , could you do a video on the 2017 Yamaha xt1200 ? You have just about done all the other shaft driven adventure bikes , and I would love to know your opinion compared to the Bmw , tiger 1200,.when my adventure ends in Peru I want a new bike for the uk .:) keep the vids coming . Love them all .
You can also get it from aldi. I cleared out my local store with a years (well six moths as my clean chain obsession means I use a lot as I alternate between paraffin and WD40 or Wurth) supply. It cost £2.99 a small can (200ml i think) so ideal for taking in the panniers on trips. It seems ag good or if not better than the Wurth offering. Good reccomendation on the abba stand too. My bike is always on and off the padock stands which gets tiresome after a bit.
Cheers James....all the best - TMF
Hmmm I love shaft drives, I remember the old days, getting dirty to clean chains and check the tension, but I don't miss them
+ALIENdrifter66 I'm with you on that!
I have not used the WD40 chain cleaner and not sure of the instructions they give, but I find spraying the chain cleaner on and leaving it for 5 to 10 mins produces a better result, as it has time to break down some of those more troublesome bits of muck. The SDoc 100 chain cleaner recommends this. Does the WD40 chain cleaner recommend rinsing the chain with water after cleaning (to remove any residual cleaning fluid)? Also I would say that I have been using the WD40 chain lube and sometimes chain wax (in winter) for some time and I think they seem to do a pretty good job. Finally, I have an Abba stand and I would agree they are excellent, well worth the money over a paddock stand.
Thanks for watching and stopping by Mark - all the best - TMF
Good work. By that I mean actually finding a use for MCN
he he - cheeky.... :0)
Just went through your link for the Abba stand but I assume they don’t fit taller bikes like the tiger 800 as well as your CRF...
nice vid again just as a matter of interest I use a bike chain brush which works very well or one of those dish pot washing brushes which again works well along with paraffin and I re lube with a car gear box oil .
That's my system at the moment until some on tells me its wrong but I will try all kinds until I find one that works
Sounds good to me - whatever works for you! Thanks for watching and for stopping by - TMF
A timely video. I was wondering how good the chain cleaner was. Did you consider wd40 chain wax? Saw it in my local bike shop alongside the other wd40 bike products.
....I hadn't, because I had been using Wurth Wax previously and wanted to try something cheaper....I'm going to try the WD40 wax next though....would solve a bit of fling and is cheaper than the Wurth stuff....
I've been using straight WD40 on my chain for a very long time and haven't had any issues. If anything, it freed up stuck rollers when I was using a more tacky styled chain lube
+Chad Pedrotti Whatever works for you! Thanks for watching and for stopping by - TMF
Your bike reviews are terrific. Could you review the 2017 Triumph Street Triple R? All the reviews I've seen have been of the RS, and I'm very curious to know what the R is like, which I believe has a different crankshaft and ECU map for road riding rather than track.
...well I will have what I get is the reality of it - I have a feeling it's likely the RS (which is fine with me as that's the bike I'd like to ride!)...should be getting that next week :0) Happy days.....
Hi,was thinking of buying a front and rear paddock stand until I saw your ABBA superbike stand.would you recommend the ABBA stand over the paddock stand.Great video as always.👍
Yes 100%
I've tied the WD40 chain lube, and found that it flung all over the show. Its now gathering dust on the shelf! Hope you have more luck with it
TheLikeableRider Did you allow it to set or did you ride right after putting it on?
Ace Teller
yeah let it set, tried it a few times to give it a chance, but it goes everywhere. Went back to using S100 chain lube
So far I've had no problems but time will tell!
hey Mr miss your overalls are cleaner than my going out clubbing gear!!
I don't even know what going out clubbing is!
Love the Abba stand! Must get one soon. Does it play some good music aswell? ;-) I use drylube for my chain. Used it for years and I'm very pleased with it. No sticky chain to attract dirt. No need for cleaning! :-)
Yes I've come from dry lube so I thought I'd take a chance on this (see what I did there?)....
Give Sdoc100 a try in the future. It's quite expensive but I feel it works the best. Great work!
cheers....
All that old grime just flying off when you spray it .... so satisfying lol
I've used these too and they are pretty good and not expensive either.You may have also liberated a couple of extra horsepower to the back wheel which is always a good thing.
Cheers TMF.
Hadn't thought of that - good point!
Good video. I use kerosene to clean the chain on my S1000RR and Bel Ray Superclean lube which set up nicely and doesn't fling. I clean and lube my chain every 400 miles.
+Mike S Nice one...
I been using wd40 for a while it's sometimes on offer at ALDI . The wax is none fling but drys I been using wd40 chain lube for a while on offer at ALDI . The wax is none fling good for winter but drys White the lube is also good as long as you only spray a light coating as it tends to fling otherwise .
The 899 had a good coating might want to wipe any excess off with clean cloth . Nothing worse than trying to get chain oil off tyres .
I have finished building a new man cave looking for a 2nd bike for off-road the scissor jack looked v handy
Great 👍 vid
Cheers Mark - which off-roader are you looking at??
Need some advice please. Once I have cleaned my chain do I apply the wax or do I still need to lube it?
How often do you clean your chains? I tend to do it around 3.000 km. And ups to you avoiding making a mess out of yourself. I always make a huge mess doing it - but most likely it's because I spin the wheel around while all the loose dirt is on, and not wiping it down piece by piece with some cloth like you do. I will try doing that next time.
...well I try and do them regularly but in reality it's when they don't look good - I had let them go too far this time (much to my shame).....
Hi MissendenFlyer
Thanks for the video. I was very interested in your Abba Stand. It looks like it attached to the swingarm pivot. I checked my 1299 and the fairing appears to cover that section of the hole. How does your stand attach to the bike? Does your fairing also obstruct the mating section?
I would really appreciate a review video of the stand and how it works!
Thanks!
Gluttons
+Gluttons Yes on the Pani you really need to remove the fairing to be safe - it is possible to fit without doing so (as I did) but you have to force the Abba stand adaptor past the fairing a little (a bit of a faff)....great device though, maybe I should do a video some time! Cheers - TMF
I started using WD40 chain lube when Aldi had it on special offer a few weeks back. My bike is my only transport and I ride in all weathers,the lube works really well and at the price I paid was even a bargain. I know there's an ongoing argument about whether you should use "standard" WD40 on bike chains,I wouldn't personally, but the specific chain lube is good stuff. I use Muck Off chain cleaner which is really good,another Aldi offer ;-) I'm pretty obsessive about chain lubebut it's alot cheaper than a new chain and sprockets that you have got several thousand more miles out of.
Nice one Dave - cheers!
Screwfix no nonsense degreaser used neat applied with a brush, brilliant stuff and cheap. I never EVER
apply the lub straight over the degreaser though and wash obsessively between the two. Not sure what WD40 recommend but surely withought washing off the degreaser it will still be acting on the lub and a wipe off isn't good enough. I jet it all off.
I've always tried to lube my chain after a good run while the chain is still warm, was told the lube works better, not sure how true that is? Certainly finding out what lube fling is about with Fluro yellow wheels on my MT10....yuk!
Yeah the general advice is to warm the chain beforehand - bit of a pain when you are doing three bikes one after the other though! Thanks for watching - TMF
Couple of points... Dont use paper to shield the wheel. It saturates quickly, especially is spraying cleaner on a proper dirty chain and can transfer to the tyre behind. Instead use thick kitchen foil. You can easily wrap it around parts like pipes too to protect them and any cleaner or lube runs off. it also holds a shape well. Use a piece behind as you were and a piece on the floor to catch the run off. Using paper means it still soaks into the floor (or at least it does when I do it).
As mentioned below, the WD40 lubes fling like mad. If you ride in all weathers then Motul Factory line is the one to have and is probably what the Ducati garage sprayed on. Works very well but does fling a little and is white in colour (I hate that). Stays on in all weathers better than most. If dry weather riding there is only one.... WURTH DRY LUBE. Read the reviews on sportsbike shop. It literally is as good as they say and is almost invisible. Next time you are looking give it a try but avoid their chain & brake cleaner as there are better about. Ive found the Muck Off dry lube doesnt fling but mists the wheel in lube which is almost worse as it goes everywhere and if you have nice wheels that isnt funny after you just cleaned them up. The Wurth stuff (if applied correctly to a clean chain) does not mist or fling at all. Seriously. Give it a go, I did and wont buy another lube again. Enjoyed the video. Glad I dont have three to do.
+J RC Good tip on the tin foil thanks - up until now I've always used the Wirth dry lube, thought I'd give something else a try! thanks for watching - TMF
Rather Rambunctious badge there on your overalls :)
Personally I use paraffin to clean my chain it works 1000 times better than any of the other chain cleaners I've tried and costs around £15 for 5 litres which will last ages.
Have you got an setup video for the abba stand?
Well spotted Andy, glad someone mentioned that as it took me ages to sew it on! ...and no, I've not done a specific video on the Abba stand but maybe I should!
TheMissendenFlyer I'm glad I saw this comment - I rolled my eyes when I saw what I thought were official Triumph overalls and the small fortune they would no doubt have cost :)
Go onto the Abba web site, they have loads of videos on how to use their stands.
I'll lend my vote to parafin for cleaning chain.Works a treat
I've just done mine with Diesel. About £5 a gallon. It is a thin oil so it will lubricate as well. Chain is now super clean, and I will drip some Scottoil on to it.
Personally I find my chain rusts up very quickly when I use the wd40 lube and I don’t ride in the wet or salt, I use rhino goo to do all the chain cleaning and diluted to get traffic film and tar/flies off the bodywork then a spray with acf50 and a wipe down, all in all a 3 hour cleaning session. Then maybe a trip to on yer bike for a burger if I’m lucky ☺️
Nice one Richard!
That wd40 chain cleaner is fantastic really strips all the grime off brilliant stuff, sometimes ALDI sell it for £2.99 a can. keep ya eyes open for that deal!
So I hear, must pop down to Aldi!
So how was the "fling?" I usually wash, degunk and lube all in one sitting. I've been using Motul racing lube because it sticks and doesn't get things all messy right away, but it's kind of pricey.
It's not been too bad to be honest (better than I was led to believer), more initial fling than with the Wurth Dry Lube I used previously but it seems to have subsided and it certainly isn't an issue in any way...
Hey up! I've found a kit for converting my Bonneville to belt drive. I wonder if this would really be a worth while modification - would the decrease in power and fuel economy negate the benefits of easier maintainence? I think I may have just answered my question.
Sounds interesting though, would be good to know how well it works....
i used the wd40 lube myself, i find it quite stickey afterwards, i also had globs of it on my licence plate afterwards (i might have put on too much as i tend to do) didn't really like the way it went on either. BUT i do like the fact that its a rattle can rather than just well a normal can.
+Teh Purp Fair enough....
...it has always been interesting to me how strongly people feel about the chain lube they use - granted, it is a very important maintenance procedure but as a former factory tuner, mostly as suspension developer I can tell you that the use of petroleum distillate with little to no lube is really not the best way to go... As a tuner I tested a most everything out there but in more recent times, the best chain lube I have yet found is DuPont's "Teflon Chain-Saver" - it goes on very thin, giving you an opportunity to wipe off out side links, leaving PTFE resins to thicken to wax after a few minutes on the inner link & plates on a warmed up chain - of course - In fact this stuff is so good, that I've gone back to running a pro grade DID MX chain (without o-rings - gets me an extra 5-7 ponies) where I lube the chain with DuPont's Teflon Chain Saver after every ride of an hour or more on my XR650L (czcams.com/video/Xc8EN85ahfU/video.html) where in about 8000 kilometers there's been but just a very tiny amount stretch common in a new chain but no more... I have also used this on a number of bikes and the results are always Very positive, increased life span, good looks, reduced wear on sprockets... it can be had on Amazon for under $9 for a fairly large can here-> www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D3G6FD4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 - For what it's worth... sticks as good as Chain Wax but far better! appreciate you vlogs, nicely done!
Interesting reading! Thanks for that - all the best - TMF
Keep up the good work on those videos 👍
Will do!
Ohhh myyyy that chain cleaning clip was satisfying!!
Yes the cleaner in particular was a satisfying product to use - just blasted the dirt away...did my "bike cleaning OCD" the world of good...
Nice to see WD40 makes bike products now. I get home from a ride. Put the bike on a stand immediately and do chain cleaner, and relube while the chain is hot. I then wipe the excess oil off the outside of the links. Takes 5 minutes to clean and lube. You also get greater penetration of lubricant back into the rollers while the chain is warm. I don't have 4 bikes to maintain though 😉.
I like the sound of that - wish I had the dedication to do the same! Thanks for watching - TMF
I have a love/hate relationship with my chain. The cleaning makes me hate it, the $800 belt-drive conversion kit for my Bonneville makes me love it.
Nice one ($800!!!)
Hey TMF, another cracking video and nice to see a 'Rambunctious' patch on your flying suit! I followed your example and used my wife's toothbrush - funnily enough she went ballistic. I wonder why?
...I trust you put her in her place? ...and well spotted on the patch, took me ages to sew it on (the wife refused for some reason)....
Well done sir! I've got one his t-shirts....maybe time for some TMF merch?
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Not only that, to add insult to injury, he's used her face flannel as well!
Yeah and I didn't ask her about that.....
Hi TMF - how has it gone since you applied the lube? Are you sticking with the WD40 or going back to the German product?
It's fine, I may try the WD40 dry lube next time and see how that compares with the Wurth, no doubt this did fling a bit more initially but not terribly so and great value for money in my opinion....
TMF, have you ever used ACF 50 as a chain lubricant and/or protector?
I use Motul chain lub, but my chain still gets rusty, i sprayed a bit of ACF50 on it and it seems like the corrosion has stopped, but not sure about its lubricating properties...
Yes I have applied it for rust prevention (over the top of lube)....I'm not sure of it's lubrication properties so wouldn't want to rely on it for that unless ACF50 themselves gave the OK....(would be interesting to know I agree!)
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Brilliant, thanks and welcome along.....TMF
Swear by the wd40 chain cleaner and lube like you say cleans chain well although it does evaporate slowly so don't go putting lube on straight after I usually leave for 29-30 mins before applying the lube as for fling it's very minimal And i have white rims
Good stuff - cheers for that - TMF
nice to see someone else uses an ABBA stand. Tried the wd40 lube and wasn't that impressed, but chain cleaner seemed OK.
Cheers and thanks for watching!
I've always used ordinary old WD40 to clean chains. I've heard that it could penepenetrate the O'rings and wash out the grease, but in all the years since I've had bikes with O'ring chains, I''ve never had an issue. Is WD40 chain cleaner that different?
Yes I’m sure it’s a completely different formulation....
I recommend a grunge brush, works fantastic!
And the GS sat smirking in the corner....😏
You got that right Gary ;0)
My mate laughed, when I topped up the Scottoiler on my 1250 Bandit.
Two weeks later his Beemer spat the final drive out and left him stranded.Full shaft and final drive needed replacing after 45k miles. £2k later he's back on the road. Guess who had the last laugh with a 40k Bandit and still on the original chain with loads of life left in it......?
Great video again MF - keep 'em coming!
That's a bummer. Ironically my mate who has a bandit didn't laugh one bit when his gearbox ate itself.
Very unusual failure on a Bandit, they normally do 100k+. I bet it didn't cost 2k to fix though... ..
DrummerboyUK1 agreed and when I had my Bandit 1250 it was faultless . Got to say I don't miss the chain maintenance faff now I have a GS which was kind of the light hearted point I was making. Any mechanical failure on any bike is a sad time for the owner. It cost £1200 to fix the Bandit btw. Cheers.
i got some WD chain products cut price from the Aldi,have yet to use,but they look ok.How often do you clean and lube btw.?I was told after every tank fill,but i thought that was a bit ott
..yeah seems a bit excessive, I just do them whenever I notice they look a bit grungy or feel that I haven't done them for a month or two....
Richard Taylor I clean mine when the faith of humanity rests on my shoulders or when my shifts quality goes full shit and you need T Rex legs to upshift. Thankfully It's usually the last choice. 😁
JIGA BACHI 😂😂😂
Now it's all clean Perhaps a chequers run tomorrow on the street triple - I'll get my shiny new RS out too and join you
hehe, I pick up a new RS from Triumph in the week :0)
Excellent. I am (painfully) still running mine in.
Good one TMF, I've just purchased some of that for the missus bike. Not used it yet, but I now feel lazy so I'll probably go and do it later on this afternoon;-)
Ps it's being sold at the moment at Aldi
Cheers
Enjoy your bank holiday
Richard
Thank you Richard - I need to check out Aldi.....
Yes, I'm not sure how much cheaper it is? I didn't check the price I just grabbed a few tins. They do the cleaner, wax and lube.
How is the wd40 chain lube working? Is it your new standard or will you be going back to Worth ?
Yep it worked fine - I'm out of it now so I'll see how the mood grabs me next time I need to lube...I do like the Wurth stuff for it's anti-fling, just a bit pricey compared to the WD....
Hi Missenden Flyer. Did you try the WD40 chain wax? I wasn't too impressed. Very sticky and collects dirt nd dust. Is their chain lube Ok? Thanks.
Yes the lube was fine - bit of fling but no more than any other....
TMF, is GT85 Chain Degreaser suitable for O rings? It's marketed for push bicycles, which don't use rings on their chains. Cheers.
Dunno I'm afraid.....
good job I'll try it myself thanks tony
Enjoy!
TMF nice vid. My F800GSA has a center stand. I raise the bike up, knock it in 1st and use the C shape Oxford brush (or copy version) with the degreaser. Wait 10 mins, wash with a hose and brush again, dry with a cloth and then lube. With the bike in 1st gear, the chain has many-multiple passes of the brush and there is virtually no elbow grease required.
..what you mean you run the engine and let the chain move through your cleaning brush?
I hold the chain brush on the bottom section of the chain, and as the bike is in first gear, the chain goes around through the brush so I don;t need to 'scrub'
Hmm, be careful with that!
Always.
How many chains you can clean with that WD40 chain cleaner? I have used before different products that finished very fast, something like after half chain.
Depends how sparingly you use it of course I would get 3 or 4 good cleans out of one can....I don't use it sparingly
Iv just recently bought a second hand Lexmoto Michigan which has some rust on the chain and the exhaust is rusty I bought some of the wd40 chain cleaner and was going to but the tru tension chain cleaner and lube bit £25 would the cleaner work the same way and is the wd40 lube any good might use that instead to give the bike a bit of a clean-up
Yes don't see why not...
WD stands for "water displacement". Next time spray the chain let it soak for 15 minutes. Go over it with the brush then high pressure water hose it off. Dry the chain and apply WD lube. Less mess more clean mate. WD will drive out water so no worries about moisture.
What's your long term results or opinion and have you tried the wax?
Yes it worked OK but I have gone back to Wurth dry lube as it has less fling....WD40 was much cheaper though....
In the summer months I clean and lube ma chains with normal wd40 . Never had a problem 👍🏼
Mmm, whatever works for you, but personally I stick to oils specifically designed for the job....
You've just inspired me to clean my chain using the same product that I bought some weeks ago. Now very nice, like new. Not wanting to teach granny to suck eggs but have you ever tried a motorbike chain cleaning brush, if not you haven't lived?! Ps did you rise off the degreaser before re-lubing or just wipe?
Yes I have used a chain brush (as I showed in this video ;0) ) and the trick is to let the cleaner evaporate away before lubing, I should have mentioned that quite right...cheers for watching - TMF
Hope you gave Mrs TMF's tooth brush a good wash before returning - hilarious 😀 and as I need some new lube I might give it a go👍🏽
...yes a good rinse with petrol got it back to bright n white! :0)
I might try a cheap electric tooth brush for cleaning, it might work well.
Good guide and that stand is great. £99 and as you say much better than a normal paddock stand
Yeah, I'm a big fan...
Apex-Moto where I can buy one for gixxer, folks?
Edvins Ragels Just go to the page from the description and there is an option to pick what bike you want it for.
I have the ABBA skylift is even better but a lot more expensive.
Apex-Moto nice one, cheers
I find most lubes tend to leave a gloopy effect that attracts dust and dirt. After the chain clean I apply GT40 and that's it. Nothing to fling and the chain seems to stay clean and lubricated.
Fair enough, whatever works for you eh! I was just experimenting here as I hadn't used the WD40 stuff before....Thanks for watching - TMF
You're very welcome, love the channel, thanks to you.
What’s the conclusion on the WD stuff then? Long term, is it better than the Wurth stuff you used before?
Well it's certainly cheaper but it does fling a little, where as the Wurth doesn't.....so I'm back on the Wurth....
TheMissendenFlyer I’m with you on the Wurth
Needs applying more often when it rains, but makes no mess whatsoever. Perfect
I was fed up to the end of the earth and back with having to clean the back wheel and swingarm and underneath the kickstand because the other stuff just goes absolutely everywhere
The WD40 chain cleaner is the best cleaner I've come across, not only for chains but for any de greasing.
I recently bought a KTM 690 SMR and the chain and front sprocket was caked in thick grease, sprayed some WD40 de greaser and it just dissolved all the grease instantly and the chain came up like new.
I re oiled it with the WD40 lube and it so far has done a great job with no dirt sticking to it. I wont use anything else now
How did the chain look after some time riding? Is the WD40 recommended?
Fine - yes good value, not as outright good as the Wurth dry lube I normally use but this is a hell of a lot cheaper...
Prob a Dual sport as not much off road around here it's mostly farm land . Ktm 690 or the 350exc maybe . A test ride or 2 needed
+mark smith Nice.....
Great little review as always...Captain :-)
Captain??
Are you not a pilot?
Sure am....but a private hobbyist one, "Captain" though technically correct, is stretching it a little.... ;0)
Bro.. after how many kilometers of bike riding we have to spray WD 40.
Plz reply
Every 500k I’d say...depending on weather