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Motorcycle Chemicals and Lubricants
REF-S
A
number
of
chemicals
and
variety
of
additives
to
prevent
corrosion
brushed
on
and,
depending
on
the
type,
lubricants
are
available
for
use
in
and
reduce
foaming
and
wear.
Motor
oil
are
rinsed
with
either
water
or
solvent,
motorcycle
maintenance
and
repair.
comes
in
various
weights
(viscosity
.
S
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,
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s
are
use
a one
or
In
They
Include
a wide
variety
of
products
ratings)
of
from
5
to
80,
The
bl
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egreasers
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ranging
from
cleaning
solvents
and
recommended
weight
of the 011 depends
rt
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pa
s
an
assem
les
urlng
repair
an
degreasers
to
lubricants
and
protective
on
the
seasonal
temperature
and
the
sprays or ru
r, pas IC an
vlny.
deman s on t e engine. Ught 01 IS used
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use
on
y so
ven
s
a
are
non-
amm
e
.
Contact
point/spark
plug
cleaner
is
In
co,.
c Ima
es
an
. u.n
er
Ig
,t
oa
and
that
do
not
produce
irritating
fumes.
a
solv
t used
to
clean
oily
film
and
dirt
conditions;
heavy
011
IS
used
In
hot
f
en,
t
'
f
I
t
'
I
climates
and
where
high
loads
are.
Gasket
sealing
compounds
may
be
rom poln s, grime rom e ec rica
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,
,
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t
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t
f
k
encountered.
Multi-viscosity
oils
are
used
In
conjunction
with
gaskets,
to
connec
ors
an
01
eposl
s
rom
spar
.
"
' , ,
plugs.
It is
011 free
and
leaves
no
residue.
designed
to
have
characteristics
of
both
Improve
their
sealing
capabllltl~S.'
or
It can
also
be
used
to
remove
gum
and
light
and
heavy
oils
and
are
available
in a
alone,
to
seal
metal-to-metal
JOints.
varnish
from
carburettor
jets
and
other
number
of
weights
from
5W-20
to
20W-
Many
gasket
sealers
c~n
wit,hstand
'fj
50
extreme
heat,
some
are
Impervious
to
on
ICes.
'.
.
petrol
and
lubricants,
while
others
are
. Carburettor
cleaner is similar to . P~trol addrtl~es
perfor,m
sev~ral
capable
of filling
and
sealing
large
contact
poinVspark
plug
cleaner
but
it
functions,
depending
on
the~r
chemical
cavities.
Depending
on
the
intended
use,
usually
has
a
stronger
solvent
and
may
makeup.
T~ey
usually
contain
s~lvents
gasket
sealers
either
dry
hard
or
stay
leave
a
slight
oily
reside.
It
is
not
that
help
dissolve
gum
and
v~rnlsh
that
relatively
soft
and
pliable.
They
are
recommended
for
cleaning
electrical
build
up
on
carburettor
and
Inlet
parts.
usually
applied
by
hand,
with
a brush,
or
components
or
connections.
They
also
serve
to
break
down
carbon
are
sprayed
on
the
gasket
sealing
,
deposits that form on the inside surfaces surfaces.
.
Brake system cleaner IS used to
of the combustion chambers,
Some
remove
grease
or
brake
fluid
from
brake
additives
contain
upper
cylinder.
Thread
locking
compound
is
an
system
components
(where
clean
lubricants
for
valves
and
piston
rings.
adhesive
locking
compound
that
surfaces
are
absolutely
necessary
and
prevents
threaded
fasteners
from
petroleum-based
solvents
cannot
be
.
Brake
and clutch
fluid
is
a specially
loosening
because
of
vibration.
It
is
used);
it also
leaves
no
residue.
fo,rmulated
hydraulic
fluid
that
can
available
in a variety
of
types
for
different
. .
.
withstand
the
heat
and
pressure
applications.
. SIlicone-based
lubrIcants
are used
encountered
in brake/clutch
systems.
to
protect
rubber
parts
such
as
hoses
Care
must
be
taken
that
this
fluid
does.
Moisture
dispersants
are
usually
and,
gromme~s,
and
are
used
as
not
come
in
contact
with
painted
spray~
that
can
be
used
to
dry
out
lubricants
for
hinges
and
locks.
surfaces
or
plastics.
An
opened
electrical
components
such
as
the
fuse
. Multi-purpose
grease
is
an
all
container should always be resealed to
block
and
wiring
connectors.
Some
purpose
lubricant
used
wherever
grease
prevent
contamination
by
water
or
dirt.
types
can
also
be
used
as
treatment
for
,
,
",
rubber and as a lubricant for hinges,
IS more
practical
than
a
liquid
lubricant.
Chain
lubricants
are
formulated
bl
d
h
'
I S
It
'
ca es an locks,
~uc
as
01,
ome
r:nu
I-purpose
grease
especially
for
use
on
motorcycle
final
IS
coloured
white
and
specially
drive
chains
A
good
chain
lube
should.
Waxes
and
polishes
are
used
to
formulat~
to
be
more
resistant
to
water
adhere
well
~nd
have
good
penetrating
help
protect
pajnt~
and
plated
surfac.es
than
ordinary
grease.
qualities
to
be
effective
as
a
lubricant
from
the
~eather.
Dlffere~t
types
of
paint
.
Gear
oil
(sometimes
called
gear
lube)
inside
the
chain
and
on
the
side
plates,
may
req~lre
the
use
of
d~erent
~~
of
is
a
specially
designed
oil
used
in
pins
and
rollers,
Most
chain
lubes
are
wax
~ollsh.
Some,
polishes
utilise
a
transmissions
and
final
drive
units,
as
either
the
foaming
type
or
quick
drying
chemical
or
abrasive
clea~~r
to
help
well
as
other
areas
where
high
friction,
type
and
are
usually
marketed
as
sprays.
rer:nove
the
top
la.yer
of
oxldlsed
(dull)
high
temperature
lubrication
is
required.
Take
care
to
use
a
lubricant
marked
as
paint
on
older
vehl?les.
In
recent
ye.ars'
It
is
available
in
a
number
of
viscosities
being
suitable
for
O-ring
chains.
many
non.-wax
polishes,
(that
contain
a
(weights)
for
various
applications.
wide
variety
of,
?hemlcals
such
as
.
Degreasers
are
heavy
duty
solvents
polymers
and
silicones)
have
been
.
Motor
oil,
of
course,
is
the
lubricant
used
to
remove
grease
and
grime
that
introduced.
These
non-wax
polishes
are
specially
formulated
for
use
in
the
may
accumulate
on
engine
and
frame
usually
easier
to
apply
and
last
longer
engine.
It
normally
contains
a
wide
components.
They
can
be
sprayed
or
than
conventional
waxes
and polishes.
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