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Nov 19, 2007 | 11:29 PM

lindy77

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WD40

I was told to put wd40 on the chrome for the winter if I wasnt going to use the bike. Anyone ever hear of doing that and if so, is it worth it.

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Nov 20, 2007 | 03:38 PM

pkenyon1

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RE: WD40

I can see it would work to dispell water and coat to protect a little during storage.

I use WD40 on the inside of my pipes after each wash.

Other than that dont know any more about it

Nov 20, 2007 | 08:17 PM

prc1333

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RE: WD40

WD-40 is great stuff, cleans stains, prevents rust. I don't think it would do any harm, however, if they are Harley pipes, Iam not sure I would do anything, except keep them dry.
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Nov 20, 2007 | 08:32 PM

Mr. Wizard

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RE: WD40

Remember too that WD40 has Kerosene as an ingredient. This is why it cleans so well. It is not meant as an oil, by the way, it is meant to displace water (Water Displacement Formula #40) and to break loose rusted fixtures. It's a wonderful product with unlimited uses.

Leaving it on painted surfaces for extended amount of time may create issues. Chrome? should be fine.. Chrome pipes? Better get it off before starting the bike or be prepared to pull your hair out.

Dec 28, 2007 | 01:15 AM

roadking2014

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RE: WD40

water displacement on the 40th try is where it got the name WD40 and no it's not kerosene

Dec 28, 2007 | 01:53 AM

chromedome

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RE: WD40

Main ingredients, from the material safety data sheet, are:
[ul][*]50%: Stoddard solvent (mineral spirits, somewhat similar to, but not the same as, kerosene)[*]25%: Liquefied petroleum gas (presumably as a propellant, carbon dioxide is used now to reduce considerable flammability)[*]15+%: Mineral oil (light lubricating oil)[*]10-%: Inert ingredients [/ul]

Dec 30, 2007 | 08:30 AM

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RE: WD40

Hi, I live in Cyprus (Europe) which is an island with very hot and hummit summers. I work near the beach and I use my bike to get there. I actually wash the bike with WD40. It works great. Just spray the bike leave it on for a while then wash the bike. The parts you can not reach will remain covered with the spray and never collect rust. Also it is good to use a blower.

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Dec 30, 2007 | 08:34 AM

CrashX

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RE: WD40

Shouldn't have a problem with it. I've used it to get melted rubber off pipes, and I spray the motor down with it before storage on my boat.

Jan 21, 2008 | 12:11 PM

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RE: WD40

I had a friend who would spray his whole bike down and when summer came he would wash his bike , he said it would keep anything from rusting while it was not being rode.

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