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SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB500/550 => Topic started by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on October 26, 2023, 10:59:30 AM

Title: Chain surface rust question?
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on October 26, 2023, 10:59:30 AM: My 500 clearly had some damp or rain exposure as this is the chain that was new about 2 years ago now - it has covered less than 50 miles.

The outside part of the chain has surface rust, the inside is almost rust free - is it worth cleaning it up & using it?
I guess the blue appearance of the chain will be gone once I remove the surface rust with rust remover.

It's more of a safety question than cosmetics - I have new sprockets.

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Title: Re: Chain surface rust question?
Post by: deltarider on October 26, 2023, 11:19:38 AM: No problem at all. Clean it with some lampoil, kerosene, WD-40, whatever. Or with a steelbrush first. If you really want a chain with good looks, order a nickel plated one next time. ;)
Title: Re: Chain surface rust question?
Post by: Sesman on October 26, 2023, 11:42:48 AM: I presume it’s not an oring chain. If so, give it a good clean and lube.
Title: Re: Chain surface rust question?
Post by: Oddjob on October 26, 2023, 03:13:01 PM: Throw it in a bucket of your favorite stuff and let that eat the rust Ted. Won't hurt that type of chain.
Title: Re: Chain surface rust question?
Post by: Sesman on October 26, 2023, 11:30:24 PM: Put it in the dishwasher, Ted😁😁
Title: Re: Chain surface rust question?
Post by: Laverda Dave on October 27, 2023, 04:17:56 PM: Quote from: Sesman on October 26, 2023, 11:30:24 PM
Put it in the dishwasher, Ted😁😁

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Title: Re: Chain surface rust question?
Post by: taysidedragon on October 28, 2023, 04:37:16 PM: If all the links are moving freely, no stiff links, then good to use. Spray the light surface rust with ACF50 then wipe off the excess.