[superpimp]

Ok guys was changing my chain and sprockets on my st2 this weekend.
I got a ton of crud ( humongus amount ) where the front sprocket his from over lubrication even my center stand is almost entirely covered of it.

I do get it off ? its pretty hard must haved been there for at least a couple of years from previous owner.The thing is, i don't want to scrape it and then scratches the paint on the case and centerstand.

Any tricks? like sprays or something?

Thanks for any advice

 

[super dooper]

wd 40, or simple green, both worked on mine.

 

[Bill_Anderson]

I have always used kerosene to clean my chain and sprockets.

 

[mad]

WD40 and a rag. Practically dissolves it. Simple Green is bad for aluminum if you leave it on for any time.

 

[st2lemans]

Pressure washer.

Tom

 

[Largerthan9]

WD40 and a rag. Practically dissolves it. Simple Green is bad for aluminum if you leave it on for any time.

+1
Simple green is highly corrosive to aluminum. especially on Ergal which is an aluminum alloy that the Italians love to use. Lube, a rag, and elbow grease works great! Use WD-40 sparingly (spray it on a rag) as it is a great degreaser but it can damage the rubber o-rings in the chain links.

 

[stryder]

Pressure washer.

Tom

I won't take a pressure washer within 50 feet of my bike to clean it, let alone spray in and around the *countershaft bearing,* or any bearing for that matter.

No substitute for elbow grease sometimes.

 

[Largerthan9]

I won't take a pressure washer within 50 feet of my bike to clean it, let alone spray in and around the *countershaft bearing,* or any bearing for that matter.

No substitute for elbow grease sometimes.

I think he was joking

 

[FatDog]

Toothbrush, rags, kerosense, mineral spirits, or parafin (lamp oil) and a little elbow grease will wash it away like new.

 

[stryder]

I think he was joking

And yet, one does hear stories of peeps dealing with problems after washing their bikes with pressurised water.

 

[superpimp]

Thanks guys ,

Going to pop a beer open tonight take out the rags!!!
Thanks for the advice

 

[st2lemans]

I think he was joking

No, I use a pressure washer on certain parts (center stand, engine, wheels,crud on fron sprocket).

You just need to be careful, and not spray bearings directly.

Tom

 

[chitownson]

$2 can of engine degreaser from Wal-Mart. Just be prepared to re-clean everything again after your first post-cleaning ride (inside of swingarm, etc.)

 

[martys]

I used a narrow puddy knife to get the gobs of muck out of that spot, you could use a flat bladed screwdriver as well. I then used a can and a half of chain cleaner to get down to clean metal.

 

[Gearbox]

And yet, one does hear stories of peeps dealing with problems after washing their bikes with pressurised water.

I would also agree that a PW can do enormous damage if used carelessly , especially around seals/electrics (even have to be careful with a normal hose but at least that wont force water behind a seal)
I use Parafin for ckleaning all the crud off alongwith a paint brush kept for the job and a final clean with a cloth - Sometimes the old ways are best LOL

 

[superpimp]

I went only with a rag and SOS pad and lots and lots of WD 40.
It came out pretty good.
Now after installing my new front sprocket on, i was wondering what the torque setting is on those botls holding the sprocket in front?
Anyone has the good nubmers for that?
thanks

 

[Corse1]

8 NM and Loctite 222

 

[JasperST4]

It sounds like you may be over lubing the chain too.

 

[superpimp]

Thanks for the info, for torque settings

Actually the crud was already there when i bought the bike.
Never had the courage to go in there and take it out.But since i was changing the chain in sprockets , decided to get it done once and for all.

But i will probably use teflon lube this year, was using chainwax on both my bikes up until now.