09-06-2005, 09:40 PM
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That's Mrs. Hawker 2U!
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Wisconsin
Age: 37
Posts: 5,300
Casino Cash: $14869
Sportbike: 04 R6, 01 YZ80, 04 YZ250F SuperMoto
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Lubrication!
This next step is argued by some, so do not consider this a necessity. But it has been told to me that White Lithium Grease is very good for the o-rings in your chain. I have used it religiously and my chain is in stellar condition....11,000 miles and counting. So the decision is yours. Be aware that it can be quite messy though.
This is a little tricky for those of us who are not ambidextrous (sp?). I can only spray with my right hand so I have to reach over with my left hand to turn the wheel in order to get coverage on the entire chain. Use care to not put too much on as it will splatter all over your bike, including your wheel, which we all know is BAD for traction!
So, while slowly turning the wheel with one hand, spray the grease onto the chain (behind sprocket as before). Again, I have demonstrated in the first picture. The second picture is blurry but meant to show the chain once you have finished spraying the grease.
Allow about 10 minutes for the grease to get tacky and wipe off any excess you may have.
Next: Chain Lube
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