Author Topic: Great Cheap Wheel Cleaner (Read 5748 times)

dsartwell1 · « **on:** April 15, 2005, 10:05:16 PM »

Used some Fantastic All Purpose on my wheels today. Man does that stuff work great. Cheap too! That along with some Honda spray cleaner(thanks to Red 01 for the tip) had the bandit looking like new in no time. Took some pics when I was done(don't have a digital yet sorry). First pics with the new Holeshot can installed. Can't wait to get them back. Enjoyed a couple adult beverages during the process and have to call it a good day.

PeteSC · « **Reply #1 on:** April 15, 2005, 10:08:16 PM »

I like the foaming bathroom cleaner from Dollar General! $1 a can, it's a copy of the Dow bathroom stuff.

Works pretty good on the wheels, and oily stuff.........

dsartwell1 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 15, 2005, 10:12:44 PM »

I used the fantastic since I already had it. I'll have to try the bathroom cleaner.

I noticed some red powdery residue around the lower left rear of the transmission just above the kickstand. Any idea what that is or where its coming from?

PitterB4 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 15, 2005, 10:39:43 PM »

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I noticed some red powdery residue around the lower left rear of the transmission just above the kickstand. Any idea what that is or where its coming from?

How's your chain? Could it be rust coming off it?

dsartwell1 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 15, 2005, 11:06:11 PM »

I keep it lubed pretty well. There is a little surface rust on the outer links but its definately not a "rusty chain". Just a few little pit marks here and there. The "red stuff" is real dusty and wipes off easily.

B6Matt · « **Reply #5 on:** April 16, 2005, 12:25:47 AM »

I believe that red dust is a sign that your o-ring chain has started to hemorrhage on you.

Red01 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 16, 2005, 02:35:20 AM »

Yup, chain rust...

smooth operator · « **Reply #7 on:** April 16, 2005, 08:07:42 AM »

I hav'nt ryed it,but I was told simple green from Wal-Mart works good too.

dsartwell1 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 16, 2005, 08:16:37 AM »

Anything I can do to stop the bleeding or should I just get ready to buy a new chain? New chain wouldn't be all bad as it would give me a "reason" to make a sprocket swap. I don't have a garage so I have to keep it outside. Could this be part of the problem. I use Maxima Chain Wax. Should I switch to a different lube?

ray nielsen · « **Reply #9 on:** April 16, 2005, 03:27:06 PM »

While Maxima does cover the chain with a waxy coat it isn't a very good lubricant nor very oily. It won't prevent rust as well as a regular chain lube like PJ-1 or something similar.

Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) did an evaluation of quite a few chain lube sprays and drew that conclusion a couple of years ago. I've never used the stuff as I have a Scott Oiler installed which applies about one drop per minute on the chain near the bottom run. The container, which is vacuum activated, only operates when the bike is running and the mess on the rear wheel, while noticeable is easily wiped off with a rag vs. the need for a solvent when regular chain oil is used.

dsartwell1 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 16, 2005, 03:51:54 PM »

The Scottoiler sounds like the way to go when I get the bucks. Guess I'll get some different lube until then. Thanks for the help.

Red01 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 16, 2005, 06:57:32 PM »

Give the chain a good cleaning and inspection. If you have O-rings starting to disppear or show obvious damage, a new chain is in order. If the rings still look OK, you should be able to buy some time by using a better chain lube.

In the General FAQ's there's a thread on chain lubes that shows the results from the MCN shootout of a few years ago.
Click here for that thread.

Banditboy600 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 16, 2005, 07:21:47 PM »

You guys have to try the new Dupont, Teflon wheel cleaner. It is awesome! The grim comes right off and it leave the rims and swingarm very shiney. Then I go over the rest of the bike with the Honda Spray polish, which does a great job. I too, was thinking of getting a Scottsoiler, we should do a poll and see how many have it, and if they like it or not.

Red01 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 16, 2005, 08:07:15 PM »

Quote from: "Banditboy600"

I too, was thinking of getting a Scottsoiler, we should do a poll and see how many have it, and if they like it or not.

Done deal!

There's now a poll for Scottoiler & other brands to vote in and post their feedback.

http://forums.banditalley.net/viewtopic.php?t=821

dsartwell1 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 17, 2005, 10:01:02 PM »

Looks like I caught it in time. Scrubbed the hell out of the chain and rear sprocket with Kero. There was alot more gunk on there than I thought. Checked all the rollers and they all spun although a few were a little stuck at first. I had some synthetic chain lube that I stopped using because it made suck a mess. Heated up the chain and liberally applied the lube. Looks like I'll be OK for a little while anyway. Thanks for the advise.