I have a self diagnosed CCD when it comes to my bike. I'm using the same polish as you but I didn't realise it was abrasive. I'm off out for wax now. Like a few others here I wouldn't put WD40 near my chain.
No, BUT it can penetrate the rings and dilute the grease that the rings are sealing in and cause premature wear on the pins. It's fine to wipe down the chain with it on a rag, but I wouldn't saturate the chain with it...
I'd recommend to aplly some more lube to the chain directly after the first ride. The chain will be warm then and the lubricant can move into the chain more easily.
Got a question for you. I'm riding on a Honda Shadow and there are a lot of chrome parts all over. I loved these videos but I don't know exactly what, if anything, on your bike was chrome? Any tips when it comes to cleaning and polishing, etc.? THanks
My advice with chrome is never to use an abrasive polish. Cosmetic chrome is very thin and repeated polishing will evetually wear through it. Use a wax instead and apply often for best results.
It's going to work, probably not quite as well, but you can't spend all your life cleaning a bike can you! You could always get some protective spray ACF-50 for example, and clean it less frequently.
I would recommend a quick rinse with cold water at the end of the day, the cold water slows the salts reaction and of course washes most of it off. Just in the worst areas, under the mudguards and front of the engine.
i never seen such big wd40 containers.. great job thanks. btw, i just bought a bike, dont know much.. if it ok to just use car cleaning soap and rub it all over bike, and just hose it down?
It's fine to use car shampoo, it's better than washing up liquid because it contains much less salt. You can get WD40 in 5 litre tubs from motor factors and they usually come with spray guns and should cost less than £15. Bargain!
Really enjoyed this little series! Thanks Nick
jamesmedias 2 months ago in playlist Motorbike servicing
Its good to see a guide for real bikers who ride all year round on older bikes!
kingoginge 3 months ago
I have a self diagnosed CCD when it comes to my bike. I'm using the same polish as you but I didn't realise it was abrasive. I'm off out for wax now. Like a few others here I wouldn't put WD40 near my chain.
Knightlore10 4 months ago
You use the wd40 to clean the chain, then scrub with normal motorcycle cleaner to remove the WD40 residue then lube.
M3ta7h3ad 5 months ago
Do not use wd 40 on the chain. Use O ring spray or lube.
etphonehome2915 7 months ago
dats a really big bottle of wd40... didnt know they had those...
hayadihtamhar 2 years ago
Excellent collection of videos.
Thanks a bunch.
5/5
n00bSLicer 2 years ago
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You are a real pro.
My bike got cleaned and is shining most of the time.
Thanks.
jiveroxiv 2 years ago
doesnt wd40 damage the O rings on the chain?
janderson505 2 years ago
No, BUT it can penetrate the rings and dilute the grease that the rings are sealing in and cause premature wear on the pins. It's fine to wipe down the chain with it on a rag, but I wouldn't saturate the chain with it...
valleyfever 2 years ago
man, you must have done some bike cleaning before! lol
imam21 2 years ago
great. thanks buddy!
RICOMC7000 3 years ago
nick,tx for the ideas...
couar351 3 years ago
hi nick,could you do all of the stuff you did to your bike on a pit bike? thanks
italianboy2k7 3 years ago
I'd recommend to aplly some more lube to the chain directly after the first ride. The chain will be warm then and the lubricant can move into the chain more easily.
mux256 3 years ago
Hey Nick,
Got a question for you. I'm riding on a Honda Shadow and there are a lot of chrome parts all over. I loved these videos but I don't know exactly what, if anything, on your bike was chrome? Any tips when it comes to cleaning and polishing, etc.? THanks
sbaxterok 4 years ago
Hi there
My advice with chrome is never to use an abrasive polish. Cosmetic chrome is very thin and repeated polishing will evetually wear through it. Use a wax instead and apply often for best results.
Kind regards
Nick Hine
DrivenandRidden 4 years ago 2
Thanks for all the vids, theres some good tricks in them =)
i do wonder tho how long you spend riding the bike compared to cleaning it :P
cutegreenfrog 4 years ago
It's going to work, probably not quite as well, but you can't spend all your life cleaning a bike can you! You could always get some protective spray ACF-50 for example, and clean it less frequently.
Cheers
Nick Hine
DrivenandRidden 4 years ago
Hi there
I would recommend a quick rinse with cold water at the end of the day, the cold water slows the salts reaction and of course washes most of it off. Just in the worst areas, under the mudguards and front of the engine.
Cheers
Nick
DrivenandRidden 4 years ago
You have good videos, but you didnt say much about lubing the chain. If you dont lube the chain, chain will
wear rapidly and causes bigger power loose.
Bikeman1087 4 years ago
i never seen such big wd40 containers.. great job thanks. btw, i just bought a bike, dont know much.. if it ok to just use car cleaning soap and rub it all over bike, and just hose it down?
aannkk 4 years ago
It's fine to use car shampoo, it's better than washing up liquid because it contains much less salt. You can get WD40 in 5 litre tubs from motor factors and they usually come with spray guns and should cost less than £15. Bargain!
Cheers
Nick Hine
DrivenandRidden 4 years ago
What type of oil did you put on the chain?
DionRinaldi 4 years ago
Hi
I always use a wax based chain lube that's O-ring friendly. In this case it was Wurth Chain Wax.
Regards
Nick Hine
DrivenandRidden 4 years ago