Routine cleanings

[NateSKRR]

I washed my S1000RR the other day after doing a 110 mile ride around the island for which 80% of it was in the rain. I cleaned off everything including the wheels and I noticed the next day that the chain had a few rust spots on it, so I put the bike on my rear stand and applyed chain lube, well I screwed up and didn't block the spray-off and some of the chain lube got on to the rear wheel and it's a real pain to get off.

Does anyone have a suggestion on what to use that isn't too abraisive to the paint, other than elbow-grease?

[pimpmybike]

The best thing is a good brand washing up liquid on oily/greasy wheels but people complain it has salt in it which can affect the paint if used alot. A good product which will get it off easily is also auto glym tar remover. That stuff works on anything.

[1000RR]

I would do a 50/50 mix of Simple Green/Water... should take it right off.

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[phil954]

Originally Posted by 1000RR

I would do a 50/50 mix of Simple Green/Water... should take it right off.

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Or you could try WD40 sprayed onto a clean cloth, just wipe and off it comes. Also good for cleaning the chain before lubing.

[bananaman]

Originally Posted by phil954

Or you could try WD40 sprayed onto a clean cloth, just wipe and off it comes. Also good for cleaning the chain before lubing.

Not found anything better than wd40 and never had any trouble, paintwork etc and so quick..............

[DrIoannis]

To clean your chain I suggest you use kerosine and a brush to clean the rust.Then clean it with a cloth and take it for a spin around the bock.Thank clean it again with a cloth and lubricate the chain.
Thats it.

[Honkerr]

In the UK we have a product called Mr Sheen. Its furniture polish and is great on chain lube. I do worry whats in it tho )
Otherwise WD40 as Phil said is good.

Stu

[adamv1000]

Originally Posted by Honkerr

In the UK we have a product called Mr Sheen. Its furniture polish and is great on chain lube. I do worry whats in it tho )
Otherwise WD40 as Phil said is good.

Stu

+1 Mr Sheen

[abby normal]

WD-40 as mentioned ... takes off chain lube like nothing else (at least, nothing else which is totally benign to the rest of the bike).

BTW ... its also great for removing relic tape sticky or those pesky
stickers you don't want on your stuff.

[moman]

I use jet fuel as it's free or you could also use kerosene. I believe kerosene is recommended by most manufacturers to clean oring chains.