Rust is caused by moisture in the air against dry metal.
To prevent this from happening, Just keep the chain lubricated with a good
choice of lube. With the bikes that I have owned that were chain driven, I used
something called "Pro Honda chain lube". I would think you can get it at any
Honda dealer. I have heard of people just dripping motor oil on there chain,
but in my opinion that is just a temporary fix. The lube I use actually bonds
to the metal. I still have a can in the garage and use it for quite a few
different things.
As far as changing sprockets, I think the only thing that changing sizes does
is create quicker acceleration and more top end speed. Alot of dirt bike owners
go to a larger sprocket in the rear and a smaller in the front to achieve this.
Not sure how you want to go but just though I would comment on it. I never
heard anything about increased fuel mileage, but I might be wrong.
One other thing about sprockets and chains. CHANGE BOTH, Chain and BOTH
spockets at the same time to prevent premature wear and tear.
Jeff Rumer
(Magilla)
--- On Fri, 3/27/09, Don Simpson <dk...@hotmail.com> wrote:
From: Don Simpson <dk...@hotmail.com>
Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] Chain Problems
To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
Date: Friday, March 27, 2009, 5:47 PM
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Got my 93' 750 [tahitian blue] out yesterday and noticed the chain was showing
quite a bit of rust! Never had this happen before, any ideas what might have
caused this? How's the best way to remove the rust? I might be replacing the
chain and sprocket in the future, I saw a post a while back suggesting going
with a different size sprocket that might increase fuel mileage, can someone
give me more info on this? Thanks, Ride Safe.....
DON SIMPSON
93' 750 NIGHTHAWK
West Central IN
> Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:09:23 -0700
> Subject: [Nighthawk Lovers] How long can the Nighthawk run at 55+ mph?
> From: spidey...@live.com
> To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
>
>
> How long can the little 250 run at 55-60 mph?? I am planning to go
> down to MD to visit my son (local roads).
>
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