WD-40 is SAFE for o-ring chains - Page 2

**jhansen** · 10-15-2009, 10:27 PM

What are these "chains" you speak of Obi Wan? (says the Harley guy with belt drive).

DaveC · 10-15-2009, 10:49 PM

I tried using WD-40 in a stuck brake cylinder. It made the O-ring swell up and lock up the piston. So instead of lubing the piston and freeing it from the caliper, I ended up trashing it. Carburetor cleaner causes swelling also. WD-40 has its uses, just not around nitril (rubber), swelling and stiffness may occur. Brake cleaner is safe to use on nitril parts.
So in the experiment don't forget to measure the ID and OD.

Rangerscott · 10-16-2009, 10:16 PM

The guys on my 4x4 really like PB blaster for restoring O-rings. The say letting them soak in it for a day really brings them back to life.

Just_Nick · 10-21-2009, 06:57 PM

I use WD40 on my chain before every ride or every 70-100 miles when commuting.
It keeps my chain clean of crap.

**kurt** · 10-21-2009, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jhansen

What are these "chains" you speak of Obi Wan? (says the Harley guy with belt drive).

Ya! I have two shafts and a belt. I did use my Motorex 622 chain lube on the garage door rollers.

JTM · 10-21-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rangerscott

The guys on my 4x4 really like PB blaster for restoring O-rings. The say letting them soak in it for a day really brings them back to life.

PB Blaster is better for just about anything verses WD-40

Scubadvr · 10-30-2009, 12:41 PM

I'd worry MORE about PB Blaster; it's by design a penetrating oil.

Skip Honeycutt · 11-02-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Gilk51

BTW, what happened to WD-1 thru WD-39?

Chuck, from what I have found out/researched/been told/etc. WD-1 through WD-39 were not successful formulas... He "hit" on the 40th try... Hey, it's what I've been told.....

**iphorde** · 11-02-2009, 07:45 PM

You forgot gun solvent... Birchwood Casey Gun Scrubber works wonders on O-Ring chains... Extremely effective and even better than WD-40.

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Originally Posted by Red Brown

With the plethora of threads saying that WD-40 is bad for cleaning an o-ring chain, I present an interesting experiment showing perhaps that WD-40 is an effective and safe solution for cleaning motorcycle chains.

In the experiment various solvents are compared for it's impact on the o-ring taken from a chain.

BTW, how about those 100 uses for WD-40 link?

RB

SparkyBlue · 11-02-2009, 10:07 PM

chain? what chain... LOL

**Gilk51** · 11-02-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip Honeycutt

Chuck, from what I have found out/researched/been told/etc. WD-1 through WD-39 were not successful formulas... He "hit" on the 40th try... Hey, it's what I've been told.....

Yeah, I also wondered about Preparation A thru G.

But I think I would probably rather be a tester of the WD product...

Rangerscott · 11-02-2009, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scubadvr

I'd worry MORE about PB Blaster; it's by design a penetrating oil.

I didn't mean by using it on chains. I just meant using it on O-rings in general to restore them.

gixxerjasen · 11-03-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SparkyBlue

chain? what chain... LOL

WD-40 WILL fix a BMW final drive. Just carry a can with you at all times.

**Tracker** · 11-03-2009, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gixxerjasen

WD-40 WILL fix a BMW final drive. Just carry a can with you at all times.

since it's flammable, you probably wouldn't want to use it on a flaming final drive.

poser · 11-03-2009, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gixxerjasen

WD-40 WILL fix a BMW final drive. Just carry a can with you at all times.

so BMW riders should keep a can of WD-40 and a fire extinguisher with them at all times?

theymademechangemyscreenname · 11-03-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Tracker

since it's flammable, you probably wouldn't want to use it on a flaming final drive.

Quote:

Originally Posted by poser

so BMW riders should keep a can of WD-40 and a fire extinguisher with them at all times?

WD-40 itself is non-combustable, yes I've read the MSDS. The propellant in the can will ignite, of course. But if you spray WD-40 in a dish and expose it to a flame, it will not light.

poser · 11-03-2009, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theymademechangemyscreenname

WD-40 itself is non-combustable, yes I've read the MSDS. The propellant in the can will ignite, of course. But if you spray WD-40 in a dish and expose it to a flame, it will not light.

my fire extinguisher comment was directed towards the BMW exploding final drive

RedPill · 11-03-2009, 02:36 PM

The BMW exploding final drive is a complete myth . . .

Say, is that BMW on fire?

theymademechangemyscreenname · 11-03-2009, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poser

my fire extinguisher comment was directed towards the BMW exploding final drive

Oh yes, very funny.

SparkyBlue · 11-04-2009, 10:14 AM

I use a fire retardent in my FD, it'll never catch fire.

10-15-2009, 10:27 PM	#21
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10-16-2009, 10:16 PM	#23
Rangerscott Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lubbock Posts: 619	Re: WD-40 is SAFE for o-ring chains The guys on my 4x4 really like PB blaster for restoring O-rings. The say letting them soak in it for a day really brings them back to life. __________________ Riding all year round is fun.

10-21-2009, 06:57 PM	#24
Just_Nick Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 58	Re: WD-40 is SAFE for o-ring chains I use WD40 on my chain before every ride or every 70-100 miles when commuting. It keeps my chain clean of crap.

10-30-2009, 12:41 PM	#27
Scubadvr Join Date: May 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 36	Re: WD-40 is SAFE for o-ring chains I'd worry MORE about PB Blaster; it's by design a penetrating oil.

11-02-2009, 10:07 PM	#30
SparkyBlue Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 1,430	Re: WD-40 is SAFE for o-ring chains chain? what chain... LOL __________________ "Life is not a problem to be solved, it is an adventure to be lived" - John Eldredge Cheers, Glenn

11-03-2009, 02:36 PM	#38
RedPill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 5,010	Re: WD-40 is SAFE for o-ring chains The BMW exploding final drive is a complete myth . . . Say, is that BMW on fire? __________________ Red pill/blue pill. Your choice. ____________________________________________ "Never raise your hands to your children. It leaves your groin unprotected." - Red Buttons

11-04-2009, 10:14 AM	#40
SparkyBlue Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 1,430	Re: WD-40 is SAFE for o-ring chains I use a fire retardent in my FD, it'll never catch fire. __________________ "Life is not a problem to be solved, it is an adventure to be lived" - John Eldredge Cheers, Glenn

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