WD40, tested

jose_jimenez · 06-03-2008, 04:46 PM

Chain O-ring WD-40 exposure effects study and results - ADVrider

Jetbdude · 06-03-2008, 04:58 PM

Nicely done!

Shenders1 · 06-03-2008, 05:23 PM

No more cleaning my chain with carb cleaner, I guess.

Good info

luvtolean · 06-03-2008, 05:26 PM

Nice, wonder what Simple Green would do?

HondaGalToo · 06-03-2008, 06:43 PM

Cool! I usually use WD40, but I also have some Motul Chain Cleaner. Wonder how that does...one would think it's fine...

seamus · 06-03-2008, 07:38 PM

Someone mentioned my question on page 3. Isn't the duration of exposure longer when soaked then if merely introduced and wiped off or left to dry?

Repeater · 06-03-2008, 09:32 PM

I thought that the harm WD40 did was remove the Grease in-between the O-wrings / X-wrings.

I use Kerosene, Wash the bike, ride for 10 min and put on the wax!

gt702 · 06-03-2008, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seamus

Someone mentioned my question on page 3. Isn't the duration of exposure longer when soaked then if merely introduced and wiped off or left to dry?

I'm sure there in an inuendo or two in there, but I'm not touching it

I would think the evaporative process might be more destructive because that would be when oxidation and "drying" of the rubber can occur, but that is just a guess.

ND4SPD · 06-03-2008, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seamus

Someone mentioned my question on page 3. Isn't the duration of exposure longer when soaked then if merely introduced and wiped off or left to dry?

How can you be really sure you wiped it all off?

seamus · 06-03-2008, 10:44 PM

I was thinking more of duration and extent of exposure. You don't ride with WD40 et al constantly coating your chain so soaking them in the liquids isn't quite realistic.

SomeStrangeGuy · 06-04-2008, 02:20 AM

If your o-ring is expanded 29%, then any lube inside of it is going to have a higher likelihood of falling out, thereupon negating the intended purpose.

SomeStrangeGuy · 06-04-2008, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seamus

I was thinking more of duration and extent of exposure. You don't ride with WD40 et al constantly coating your chain so soaking them in the liquids isn't quite realistic.

Well I guess we found the guy that doesen't have a scottoiler*.

* - which is ok, because until they come out with a scott-graveler to go along with it, the point is entirely lost.

seamus · 06-04-2008, 08:31 AM

I have one, but oiling my rear tire is only good for those smokey burnouts at Hooters Bike Nights.

figment · 06-04-2008, 02:12 PM

wd40 is not much more than diesel pressurized in an aerosol can

ONEvcs · 06-04-2008, 03:05 PM

wd40

WD-40's main ingredients, according to U.S. Material Safety Data Sheet information, are:

50%: Stoddard solvent (i.e., mineral spirits -- somewhat similar to kerosene)
25%: Liquefied petroleum gas (presumably as a propellant; carbon dioxide is now used instead to reduce WD-40's considerable flammability)
15+%: Mineral oil (light lubricating oil)
10-%: Inert ingredients

The German version of the mandatory EU safety sheet lists the following safety relevant ingredients:

60-80%: Heavy Naphtha (petroleum product), hydrogen treated
1-5%: Carbon dioxide

It further lists flammability and effects to the human skin when repeatedly exposed to WD-40 as risks when using WD-40. Nitrile rubber gloves and safety glasses should be used. Water is unsuitable for extinguishing burning WD-40.
There is a popular urban legend that the main ingredient in WD-40 is fish oil.[2] Although it is unknown whether the formula contains fish oil, material safety data sheets for the product show that the main ingredient is Stoddard solvent, not fish oil.[3]

Uses mentioned:
The WD-40 company claims it is safe for use on all motorcycle chains, but recommended cleaning products vary among chain manufacturers. Tsubaki Chain[4] and RK Chain recommend WD-40 to clean or displace water on all types of chains, including sealed ring.[5]

figment · 06-04-2008, 04:35 PM

65% sqiesil + propellant, yep, saw it right off

SheepOfBlue · 06-04-2008, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seamus

I have one, but oiling my rear tire is only good for those smokey burnouts at Hooters Bike Nights.

they also have them at Sonic..

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06-03-2008, 07:38 PM	#6
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06-03-2008, 05:23 PM	#3
Shenders1 2 Cylinders, 4 Valves, No Waiting Join Date: 01-14-2007 Location: South Lyon, MI Age: 43 Bike(s): Ducati HM Posts: 1,026	No more cleaning my chain with carb cleaner, I guess. Good info

06-03-2008, 09:32 PM	#7
Repeater Join Date: 12-28-2006 Age: 33 Bike(s): F4I Posts: 530	I thought that the harm WD40 did was remove the Grease in-between the O-wrings / X-wrings. I use Kerosene, Wash the bike, ride for 10 min and put on the wax!

06-03-2008, 10:44 PM	#10
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 34 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 5,739	I was thinking more of duration and extent of exposure. You don't ride with WD40 et al constantly coating your chain so soaking them in the liquids isn't quite realistic. __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant The nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools. --- Thucydides

06-04-2008, 02:20 AM	#11
SomeStrangeGuy BMW Snob in Training Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Debt, where else? Bike(s): GS / KLR Posts: 4,058	If your o-ring is expanded 29%, then any lube inside of it is going to have a higher likelihood of falling out, thereupon negating the intended purpose. __________________ Come find yourself - GPS Discussion Forums Time is the ultimate currency.

06-04-2008, 08:31 AM	#13
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 34 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 5,739	I have one, but oiling my rear tire is only good for those smokey burnouts at Hooters Bike Nights. __________________ Ducit Amor Patriae Richard Herald, The Gentle Giant The nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools. --- Thucydides

06-04-2008, 02:12 PM	#14
figment riki-tik! Join Date: 02-03-2007 Location: St. Paul, Texas Age: 50 Bike(s): Yamaha WR250X Posts: 969	wd40 is not much more than diesel pressurized in an aerosol can

06-04-2008, 03:05 PM	#15
ONEvcs "Si vis pacem parabellum" Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Ft. Worth Age: 40 Bike(s): '05CBR1000RR. Posts: 2,652 Images: 99	wd40 WD-40's main ingredients, according to U.S. Material Safety Data Sheet information, are: 50%: Stoddard solvent (i.e., mineral spirits -- somewhat similar to kerosene) 25%: Liquefied petroleum gas (presumably as a propellant; carbon dioxide is now used instead to reduce WD-40's considerable flammability) 15+%: Mineral oil (light lubricating oil) 10-%: Inert ingredients The German version of the mandatory EU safety sheet lists the following safety relevant ingredients: 60-80%: Heavy Naphtha (petroleum product), hydrogen treated 1-5%: Carbon dioxide It further lists flammability and effects to the human skin when repeatedly exposed to WD-40 as risks when using WD-40. Nitrile rubber gloves and safety glasses should be used. Water is unsuitable for extinguishing burning WD-40. There is a popular urban legend that the main ingredient in WD-40 is fish oil.[2] Although it is unknown whether the formula contains fish oil, material safety data sheets for the product show that the main ingredient is Stoddard solvent, not fish oil.[3] Uses mentioned: The WD-40 company claims it is safe for use on all motorcycle chains, but recommended cleaning products vary among chain manufacturers. Tsubaki Chain[4] and RK Chain recommend WD-40 to clean or displace water on all types of chains, including sealed ring.[5]

06-04-2008, 04:35 PM	#16
figment riki-tik! Join Date: 02-03-2007 Location: St. Paul, Texas Age: 50 Bike(s): Yamaha WR250X Posts: 969	65% sqiesil + propellant, yep, saw it right off

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