Lubes and adhesives What U Got?

[chupacabra]

I bought a gallon of kerosene years back and use it to clean the chain and most other parts that get really dirty.

[PitterB4]

i bought a bike a month ago and don't know what honda red can is. can you please elaborate? also let me know where i can find some? is application relatively simple? just a toothbrush and a rag?
it seems the previous owner applied some kind of thick oil. it has left streaks of oil on the rear fork. how do i clean that up?

Honda makes 2 chain lubes - one comes in a red can, the other in blue.  The blue can is the newer formula but lots of people have stuck with the red.  A rag and some kerosene or WD40 works well for cleaning.  The lube, follow the directions.  Typically, you put it on after riding with the chain is warm and then let it set-up over night so it doesn't fling all over the place.

[banditII]

For chain lube I have settled on Ballistol, www.ballistol.com.  You can find it at some electrical supply houses, but not everyone carries it.  You can use the stuff for dang near everything including treating your cars dashboard, cleaning a gun and everything in between.  

I absolutely hate Chain Wax and the like which only puts a clear coat over the old dirt if you don't clean the chain first every time.  It actually seals in any dirt that's left.  Ballistol cleans and lubes.  But if I used a dry type lube, I've used the Honda Lube in the red can and it's pretty good.  It disolves the crud wheras Chain Wax does nothing but seal the crud on there.

[banditII]

Another great thing about Ballistol is the variety of cannister sizes, all the way down to a tiny 1.5 OZ can that will fit into the smallest of tank bags.  Perfect for a 3-4 day outing.