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 D0NK
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I had a new drivechain lined up for my SS but had to borrow it for another bike when I trashed it's drivechain. So I used it for a few weeks then cleaned it, lubed it and put it away. I got it out the other day and the chain has quite a bit of rust on it and a few stiff links. It's less than 200miles old, can it be revived or do I chuck it?


 
Posted : 16/08/2010 3:38 pm
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Stick it in diesel overnight, than vaseline and high temperature to follow.


 
Posted : 16/08/2010 3:43 pm
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I'd have thought so, certainly worth a go.


 
Posted : 16/08/2010 3:45 pm
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Just cover it in WD40 / Plus Gas / DERV, ride it a bit, strip the whatever off and relube. The rusty wears away pretty quickly.


 
Posted : 16/08/2010 3:45 pm