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Jul 13, 2017 | 06:53 AM

#11

nevets61

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From: San Antonio, TX

Had no clutch switch operation after dealer washed after clutch recall, once it dried out it was fine. I now make a WD-40 flush part of my routine maintenance. Stick the straw into the housing and flood it. No issues since.

Jul 13, 2017 | 08:16 AM

#12

cycle7447

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nevets61 - you may want to be careful with the WD-40 spray - this attracts dirt.

Perhaps a contract cleaner spray is better.

Jul 13, 2017 | 06:34 PM

#13

Sam2010

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From: Puyallup Wa.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cycle7447

nevets61 - you may want to be careful with the WD-40 spray - this attracts dirt.

Perhaps a contract cleaner spray is better.

WD repels water. I haven't read of any dirt problems.

Jul 13, 2017 | 09:28 PM

#14

nevets61

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I've never known WD40 to leave an oily film that would attract dirt, been using it for years as a water displacer (ie WD) and corrosion preventative.

Jul 13, 2017 | 09:37 PM

#15

Jchaiyo

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From: Denver Colorado

Quote:

Originally Posted by nevets61

I've never known WD40 to leave an oily film that would attract dirt, been using it for years as a water displacer (ie WD) and corrosion preventative.

wd 40 is water based. Stick to p b blaster

Jul 13, 2017 | 09:51 PM

#16

nevets61

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WD40 is not water based, its an oil that is diluted with hydrocarbons which creates a thin film oil that removes water from surfaces, leaving a thin coating that lubricates and inhibits minor corrosion without that oily feeling. Google it...

Last edited by nevets61; Jul 13, 2017 at 09:55 PM.

Jul 13, 2017 | 10:05 PM

#17

Jchaiyo

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From: Denver Colorado

Quote:

Originally Posted by nevets61

ok that statement might have been false, I did Google it. But from my experience wd40 is a good degreaser or cleaner. it dries on top of metal leaving a thin film for corrosion.

Pb blaster is a penetrating fluid that actually breaks rust like for a bolt or something.

in conclusion wd40 should be kept in your wash bucket and pb blaster should be kept in your tool box.

p.s. a water proof dielectric grease marine grade will work better then both, but this is an issue the dealer should really fix. When I changed my grips I did notice the switch housing tightened weird so I did it a couple of times before I thought it looked right.

Mar 11, 2020 | 09:34 AM

#18

woodreaux

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From: Texas

MChad,
Thanks for the great post; this was very informative and helpful.
Appreciate your staying on the high road and follow through with the earlier conversation- good job.