I've noticed some minor rust on my chain recently. It doesn't get all that wet, but sometimes it will get some light rain sitting or I'll have to ride in some rain. It's usually covered if it's going to rain. I put some chain was spray into the chain every so often.
Can I just spray some chain cleaner and wipe it a bit? Is it going to matter if anything gets into the middle of the chain? I'm worried about removing it and not getting it back on right. I don't have stands or many tools. I do have a chain cleaner, but it's meant for when the chain is off the motorcycle. I have 5800 miles on the bike.
Would it be worth just changing it out now? The motorcycle is a '15 Suzuki GW-250. Removing it looks like a serious pain that would require multiple pieces coming off. There is also some kind of rain guard or chain cover thing running above it. I can get in there and scrub it though. Anything to recommend that I can apply that stops it from getting rust and won't cause issues?
Thanks.
Can I just spray some chain cleaner and wipe it a bit? Is it going to matter if anything gets into the middle of the chain? I'm worried about removing it and not getting it back on right. I don't have stands or many tools. I do have a chain cleaner, but it's meant for when the chain is off the motorcycle. I have 5800 miles on the bike.
Would it be worth just changing it out now? The motorcycle is a '15 Suzuki GW-250. Removing it looks like a serious pain that would require multiple pieces coming off. There is also some kind of rain guard or chain cover thing running above it. I can get in there and scrub it though. Anything to recommend that I can apply that stops it from getting rust and won't cause issues?
Thanks.