[Ducati] Clutch fluid darkening : I think I found a

[Stephen Abramson]

Hey Art,

Did you mean to say, "Throw away the rag"? 





I agree with you Jim on your use of WD40.
I soak a rag with wd40 and run the chain through it until it's clean, then I
throw away the chain at the end of the season.
Removing all the grime is saving the chain from accelerated wear! It's so
easy to do and stay on top of on a regular basis as well.
Art

>
> As to WD 40 I will repeat it was never proposed as a lubricant only to
> clean
> the chain.  My theory is the chain last longer if it is very clean versus
> lubed and has grit on it.  My Ducati dealer told me I was crazy when I
> started this and after about ten years said my chains looked the best of
> all
> the ones he saw when bikes were in for service.
>
> Do what ever makes sense for you.
>
>
> Jim Calandro
> il Capo
> US DESMO
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> From: <frugalyankee-cycles at yahoo.com>
> To: "duc" <ducati at ducati.net>
> Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 12:42 AM
> Subject: Re: [Ducati] Clutch fluid darkening : I think I found a
>
>
>  >I believe the fluid darkens from absorbing moisture.  Repeated heating
> and
> >cooling cycles along with environmental conditions causes moisture to
> >collect inside the system and gets absorbed by the fluid which is
> >hygroscopic. The moisture then proceeds to cause the damage we see inside
> >closed hydralic systems that are not maintained correctly.
> >
> >  Boeshield is easily removed with Naptha or mineral spirits. Trick is
> not
> > letting it collect in 'gobs', but to wipe it off before it drys.  Best
> gun
> > protection lube I've found has been EeZox..a bit tough to find now as
> most
> > seems to be shipped out to the troops.
> >
> >  WD40 was originally developed by Convair Rocket Division of General
> > Dynamics in San Diego for use on the Air Force Atlas rockets.  Good
> chain
> > cleaning agent, but not the best for lube.  Been having good results
> with
> > DuPont Teflon Dry Multi Use Lube.
> >
> >  Brad
> >  CT.
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