Suzuki GS500E (1989-1997) [192/221] Chemicals lubricants

Suzuki GS500E (1989-1997) [192/221] Chemicals lubricants
Motorcycle Chemicals and Lubricants REF-S
A number of chemicals and variety of additives to prevent corrosion brushed on and, depending on the type,
lubricants are available for use in and reduce foaming and wear. Motor oil are rinsed with either water or solvent,
motorcycle maintenance and repair. comes in various weights (viscosity
. S I t d I '
, ",oven s are use a one or In
They Include a wide variety of products ratings) of from 5 to 80, The
bl t ' '
th d t I" "com na Ion WI egreasers 0 c ean
ranging from cleaning solvents and recommended weight of the 011 depends
rt d bl ' d . ' d" pa s an assem les urlng repair an
degreasers to lubricants and protective on the seasonal temperature and the
h I Th h h ' h Idf bbe I t '
d ' I d h ' , . 1 ' over au, e ome mec anlc s ou
sprays or ru r, pas IC an vlny. deman s on t e engine. Ught 01 IS used
I I t th t fl abl, Id I. t d d I' h I d use on y so ven s a are non- amm e
. Contact point/spark plug cleaner is In co,. c Ima es an . u.n er Ig ,t oa and that do not produce irritating fumes.
a solv t used to clean oily film and dirt conditions; heavy 011 IS used In hot
f en, t ' f I t ' I climates and where high loads are. Gasket sealing compounds may be
rom poln s, grime rom e ec rica ' , , '
t d ' I d ' t f k encountered. Multi-viscosity oils are used In conjunction with gaskets, to
connec ors an 01 eposl s rom spar . " ' , ,
plugs. It is 011 free and leaves no residue. designed to have characteristics of both Improve their sealing capabllltl~S.' or
It can also be used to remove gum and light and heavy oils and are available in a alone, to seal metal-to-metal JOints.
varnish from carburettor jets and other number of weights from 5W-20 to 20W- Many gasket sealers c~n wit,hstand
'fj 50 extreme heat, some are Impervious to
on ICes. '. . petrol and lubricants, while others are
. Carburettor cleaner is similar to . P~trol addrtl~es perfor,m sev~ral capable of filling and sealing large
contact poinVspark plug cleaner but it functions, depending on the~r chemical cavities. Depending on the intended use,
usually has a stronger solvent and may makeup. T~ey usually contain s~lvents gasket sealers either dry hard or stay
leave a slight oily reside. It is not that help dissolve gum and v~rnlsh that relatively soft and pliable. They are
recommended for cleaning electrical build up on carburettor and Inlet parts. usually applied by hand, with a brush, or
components or connections. They also serve to break down carbon are sprayed on the gasket sealing
, deposits that form on the inside surfaces surfaces.
. Brake system cleaner IS used to of the combustion chambers, Some
remove grease or brake fluid from brake additives contain upper cylinder. Thread locking compound is an
system components (where clean lubricants for valves and piston rings. adhesive locking compound that
surfaces are absolutely necessary and prevents threaded fasteners from
petroleum-based solvents cannot be . Brake and clutch fluid is a specially loosening because of vibration. It is
used); it also leaves no residue. fo,rmulated hydraulic fluid that can available in a variety of types for different
. . . withstand the heat and pressure applications.
. SIlicone-based lubrIcants are used encountered in brake/clutch systems.
to protect rubber parts such as hoses Care must be taken that this fluid does. Moisture dispersants are usually
and, gromme~s, and are used as not come in contact with painted spray~ that can be used to dry out
lubricants for hinges and locks. surfaces or plastics. An opened electrical components such as the fuse
. Multi-purpose grease is an all container should always be resealed to block and wiring connectors. Some
purpose lubricant used wherever grease prevent contamination by water or dirt. types can also be used as treatment for
, , ", rubber and as a lubricant for hinges,
IS more practical than a liquid lubricant. Chain lubricants are formulated
bl dh ' I S It' ca es an locks,
~uc as 01, ome r:nu I-purpose grease especially for use on motorcycle final
IS coloured white and specially drive chains A good chain lube should. Waxes and polishes are used to
formulat~ to be more resistant to water adhere well ~nd have good penetrating help protect pajnt~ and plated surfac.es
than ordinary grease. qualities to be effective as a lubricant from the ~eather. Dlffere~t types of paint
. Gear oil (sometimes called gear lube) inside the chain and on the side plates, may req~lre the use of d~erent ~~ of
is a specially designed oil used in pins and rollers, Most chain lubes are wax ~ollsh. Some, polishes utilise a
transmissions and final drive units, as either the foaming type or quick drying chemical or abrasive clea~~r to help
well as other areas where high friction, type and are usually marketed as sprays. rer:nove the top la.yer of oxldlsed (dull)
high temperature lubrication is required. Take care to use a lubricant marked as paint on older vehl?les. In recent ye.ars'
It is available in a number of viscosities being suitable for O-ring chains. many non.-wax polishes, (that contain a
(weights) for various applications. wide variety of, ?hemlcals such as
. Degreasers are heavy duty solvents polymers and silicones) have been
. Motor oil, of course, is the lubricant used to remove grease and grime that introduced. These non-wax polishes are
specially formulated for use in the may accumulate on engine and frame usually easier to apply and last longer
engine. It normally contains a wide components. They can be sprayed or than conventional waxes and polishes.

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