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Post by markofzero on Apr 3, 2011 12:47:02 GMT -5
What do folks use to remove grease/chain lube from gears (and the rest of the kart) after racing?
I have been using lacquer thinner. But it is rather toxic in my opinion.
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Post by sean51 on Apr 3, 2011 15:08:57 GMT -5
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Post by brad42 on Apr 3, 2011 23:34:59 GMT -5
To be honest I just wipe it down with a paper towel. It leaves a thin film of protection on the parts.
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Post by ron90 on Apr 4, 2011 13:52:12 GMT -5
I put the kart on the trailer and hope the freeway wind blows it off. Then when I get to the track the next time I re-think that plan. Then after that race I put the kart on the trailer and hope the freeway wind blows it off. It's a bad cycle.
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Post by Mac on Apr 4, 2011 15:40:32 GMT -5
I put the kart on the trailer and hope the freeway wind blows it off. Then when I get to the track the next time I re-think that plan. Then after that race I put the kart on the trailer and hope the freeway wind blows it off. It's a bad cycle. Is that another type of 4-cycle?  If so, it still belongs, right?  |
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Post by tommy toro on Apr 4, 2011 19:33:17 GMT -5
Ive found chain lube to be a very good protectant unless weight becomes an issue I see no reason to remove it.
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Post by Brad Wunder on Apr 5, 2011 15:11:19 GMT -5
We are supposed to clean these things too?? WTH?? I got into karting so I could get OUT of cleaning stuff which is what I'd probably have to do if I were at home instead of the track. LOL
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Post by Scott Conway Racing on Apr 12, 2011 22:52:05 GMT -5
The 98 cent store has some stuff called Awsome there are a few different ones orange, green and purple but the yellow or tan stuff is the best, spray on the kart around the engine and gear, use a brush to loosen the grease and hose off, if you can hook a hose to your hot water heater it works even better, don't let it st on painted things to long, might dull it a little, if it does WD 40 will bring it back,works great on washing driver suits also pour some in a tub with water soak the suit in it for a while then wash it on gentle cycle it's awsome for sure
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If so, it still belongs, right? 
