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Old 04-17-2008, 11:06 PM   #31
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my chain has a bit of rust on it.. and i wanted to replace it.. wanted to know what difference a new chain and srocket wold do and what would you guys reccomend. i have an 02 gsxr 600.. thanks
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Old 04-18-2008, 10:42 AM   #32
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my chain has a bit of rust on it.. and i wanted to replace it.. wanted to know what difference a new chain and srocket wold do and what would you guys reccomend. i have an 02 gsxr 600.. thanks
I went with driven / afam sprockets. and an EK chain. Got the kit from Motomummy and was very pleased with it.

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Old 04-27-2008, 10:35 AM   #33
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My chain's starting to rust as well on my Gix
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Old 04-27-2008, 01:46 PM   #34
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A properly maintained chain should never rust, just give them more attention people.
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Old 04-28-2008, 01:53 PM   #35
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A properly maintained chain should never rust, just give them more attention people.

But rusty chains match bald tires no??
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Old 11-24-2009, 01:20 PM   #36
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Seriously consider Chain Clean 611 by Motorex...I was really amazed on how the crap was just falling out from everwhere. Made it look brand new, people asked if I got a new chain. I should of took a pic
This is what I use along with the 622? Chain Lube by Motorex.
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Old 11-24-2009, 04:18 PM   #37
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I LMAO at the guys who tell you that WD-40 will eat away at the o-rings/seals and then tell you that they use kerosene to clean their chains. MORONS
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Old 11-27-2009, 11:44 AM   #38
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is it true a hair dryer can be used to warm up the chain?
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Old 11-27-2009, 12:00 PM   #39
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I went with driven / afam sprockets. and an EK chain. Got the kit from Motomummy and was very pleased with it.
excellent choice! me too.

i use the DuPont teflon dry wax lube regularly and have 5k miles on this chain so far. I just wish the master link was blue too

i was using a different sprocket in this pic, but am back to the steel drive systems now

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Old 11-27-2009, 12:02 PM   #40
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is it true a hair dryer can be used to warm up the chain?
I always take it for a short ride to get the chain warmed up.

always lube it after riding in the rain too
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Old 11-27-2009, 12:13 PM   #41
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I always take it for a short ride to get the chain warmed up.

always lube it after riding in the rain too
thanks, im just askin because i cant take mine for a ride. i try to spray it on after a track day but i was gonna clean it over the winter and was wondering how to warm it up.
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I didnt read all this thread but, here is something more info on cleaning your chain.

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So WD-40 = win
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good info. WD-40 will not harm the o rings but it can work its way past the o rings and wash out the grease...
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Old 07-08-2010, 11:10 AM   #45
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That sounds just as bad. Is it? I use some can of chain cleaner, Motorex I think.
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