21 GENIUS WD-40 Hacks For ALL MOTORCYCLES!!!

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  • @robinsharma1063
    @robinsharma1063 2 місяці тому +86

    I drink a cup of WD-40 in the morning. Keeps my digestive system clean and poop just slides out like..wooop!

    • @yankeeoscarlimaoscar7513
      @yankeeoscarlimaoscar7513 Місяць тому +1

      get outta here

    • @rustyblade5845
      @rustyblade5845 Місяць тому

      Works well. The shits flying out of you lol. Works well on your joints as well if you fit a grease nipple.

    • @Andrewslair
      @Andrewslair Місяць тому

      PUAHAHAHAAAAAA good one... Did that now I need to call 911

    • @cle7ic
      @cle7ic Місяць тому

      🙀

  • @trig
    @trig Рік тому +154

    Hi please don't use WD40 as a lubricant its actually a solvent. All you are doing is temporarily dissolving any residual lubricant which makes it feel great for a while. Using WD40 as a lube is a temporary fix that degrades the ability of the residual grease to perform is designed purpose.

    • @delaguiar
      @delaguiar Рік тому +12

      Yes. Its not good in the long run for clutch cables, throttle cables etc.

    • @trig
      @trig Рік тому

      Agreed, I like mine to work predictably.@@delaguiar 😆

    • @Winters11
      @Winters11 7 місяців тому +5

      WD40 is not a solvent, it’s a brand. And that brand does sell solvents AND lubricants, for many kind of different uses.

    • @trig
      @trig 7 місяців тому +3

      @@Winters11 You are correct but the tin in the photo and video is the WD40 solvent. Joe public doesn't under stand that by using this as a lubricant they are causing harm to their property.

    • @jayc342009
      @jayc342009 2 місяці тому +3

      ​@Cerbera82 it's perfect as a chain cleaner

  • @johnDukemaster
    @johnDukemaster Рік тому +8

    Brave man! Alot of oppinions on the matter. On painted surfaces, blackout things such as engines, rubber bits and such, I use Vinyl shine, made for interiour in cars. Used it for years and does not affect anything. Works fine. And smells good!
    Cheers!

    • @stuartwood7252
      @stuartwood7252 Рік тому

      Totally agree. WD40 in the wrong hands can be evil. Multiple doses on a lock barrel, warmed up in the sun, leaves a sticky residue, making the lock inoperable. WD40 was designed as a release agent for icing on ICBMs during launch. That's why I only use it for the dunny bowl. Nothing sticks during launch.

    • @CafeRacerGarage
      @CafeRacerGarage  Рік тому +1

      Thank you mate and yes it does smell great :)

    • @unionrdr
      @unionrdr 5 місяців тому

      I also use TurtleWax Dash-n-Glass on leather, vinyl and tires.

  • @garysantos7053
    @garysantos7053 2 місяці тому +28

    WD-40 is not a lubricant. The WD stands for water displacement.
    In 1953, in a small lab in San Diego, California, the fledgling Rocket Chemical Company and its staff of three set out to create a line of rust-prevention solvents and degreasers for use in the aerospace industry.
    It took them 40 attempts to get their water-displacing formula to work, but on the 40th attempt, they got it right in a big way. WD-40 Multi-Use Product was born. WD-40 stands for Water Displacement, 40th formula. That’s the name straight out of the lab book used by the chemist who developed the product.

    • @Mooseknuckle713
      @Mooseknuckle713 Місяць тому +4

      Maybe watch the video all the way through this is stated

  • @DeanBateman
    @DeanBateman 9 місяців тому +19

    You should try silicone spray on plastics and rubber

  • @motorbikesandhacks
    @motorbikesandhacks Рік тому +19

    It's basically kerosene, and not the right tool for some of these applications. The side stand should be lubed with molybdenum grease, teflon cables should not be lubed, locks should be kept dry and lubed with graphite as you said, etc.
    It is a great decreaser for chains, wheels and engines, but kerosene is too and costs very little.

    • @dpforth
      @dpforth Рік тому

      And silicone spray is better on rubber.

    • @jeffreyyeater1780
      @jeffreyyeater1780 2 місяці тому

      Wd 40 is not kerosene .

  • @TheTigerman62
    @TheTigerman62 Місяць тому +4

    For dirty drive chains I simply use diesel. It cleans and keeps the chain oily. A good wipe with a cloth and apply chainlube afterwards.

  • @FunWithAJ
    @FunWithAJ Рік тому +5

    I used it this past weekend to remove decals off of a moto build. It's 100% better than goo gone for removing sticker residue.

  • @rod6006
    @rod6006 3 години тому

    Great Video Have used WD40 for many years a must have for any biker .

  • @jeremysmith9898
    @jeremysmith9898 6 місяців тому +12

    I use Ballestol too. Awesome for leather, Cleaning firearms and lube.

  • @kamax7672
    @kamax7672 Місяць тому +2

    Been using the silicone gel WD for my chain. It stays on but doesn't attract the dirt like a sticky chain lube does

  • @robertYTB78g
    @robertYTB78g 3 місяці тому +6

    It is more like a solvent that leaves no residue and yet removes existing lubricants, so not good for any kind of mechanical fix. What I do use for chrome on old motorbikes is CRC Long Life, and it stood the test of time on my old Suzuki Cruiser,, whereas many people turned them into rust buckets. It is well worth finding out the right lubricant for each job, but I know sometimes we just have to get something to work, and 3 in one oil would be better than WD40 for kick stands, clutch cables even chains for a quick fix. Long Life cleans my motorcycle mirrors and headlight glass, and any that gets into the metal backing only serves to protect it.

  • @stuartwood7252
    @stuartwood7252 Рік тому +2

    I read that it was designed as a release agent for ICBMs, to make the icing release during launch. It's probably why the hack of spraying your dunny bowl works so well.... Great vid' 👍
    Stu. Melbourne

  • @bradsoole
    @bradsoole Рік тому +1

    I am going to def try the black plastic and alloy cleaning trick. I used the heat and oil treatment on some old bolts on my bike worked a absolute treat.

  • @Jodyrides
    @Jodyrides Місяць тому +3

    The letters WD stand for water dispersal. 40 stands for it was the 40th combination of solvent and mineral oil that seem to work the best at dispersing water from electrical systems, such as distributor caps.
    there is a third ingredient in WD 40, something like 2%, I can’t remember what it is. But WD-40 is a solvent, it is not a lubricant. You have a better chance of cleaning oil off of oily parts with WD-40, then you have of lubricating something with WD-40, it does not have enough film strength to stand up to shearing.. Sharing is what happens when two pieces of metal come together and slide against each other.
    WD-40 should actually be called WD-40 one. Because they changed the formula several years ago to make it non-flammable. WD-40 used to be a pretty good starting fluid when it was flammable. But it’s not flammable anymore. Thanks to the new formula..
    so don’t be lubricating your motorcycle chain or your clutch or throttle cables with WD-40, or your clutch, or brake lever pivots. Because it is not a lubricant.. it’s a little better than using just water or vegetable oil as a lubricant. But it is not what you would call a lubricant with a high film strength…
    it was made to disperse water.
    in my company car, my door hinge was screaming because I was getting in and out of the car about every five minutes on my job working for a utility company. So I stopped at our service garage in the morning to get gas, and I went inside and borrowed a can of WD-40 for the door hinge that had been screaming for lubricant for a couple weeks.
    I sprayed WD-40 continuously on both door hinges, while I was opening and closing the door to get what is known as capillary action out of the lubricant into the door hinge where it was needed
    then I went out on my route. About two hours into my route, my door was screaming, louder than ever every time I open the door. Finally about 1 o’clock in the afternoon, the door seized in the open position. I could not close the door. I was forcing the door, but I could see that I was bending the post that the hinges were connected to.
    so I called the garage and they sent a tow truck flatbed out with a mechanic
    he tried to close the door, he ended up, unbolting the door, hinges from the frame, and putting the door in the backseat of the car, and towing the car back to the garage
    As they were taking the car off of the flatbed, I talked to a couple of the mechanics that I knew, and told him what happened, I told him I use WD-40 on the hinge and it’s seized, they started laughing, and one of the mechanics through one of his gloves in the air walking away. I said what what’s up. They said you rinsed off any lubricant you had on there with the WD-40 that’s why it gaulded in the open position.. using that solvent known as WD-40 on the hinge, blew off any residual grease that was on the hinge, then the WD-40 evaporated, which Solvents do, and the hinge self-destructed, because it has zero lubrication

  • @painsrides
    @painsrides Місяць тому +1

    I wash the my dirt bikes down after every ride. After the wash and some drying time I spray all the "hinged" parts(foot pegs, shifter head etc) and especially the O-ring chain with WD40(before I go on another ride I lube the chain with Maxima Chain Wax). I've never had corrosion or rust issues and my chains seem to last a longer time than most.

  • @SuperSpudzy
    @SuperSpudzy Рік тому +11

    I use WD-40 all the time it even smells good.

  • @barryroberts2474
    @barryroberts2474 2 місяці тому +1

    Just a tip from a carpenter: We don't use graphite on locks now. Silicone spray is better than WD 40 on locks. if you have a lock gummed up with too much graphite, the key can compress it, silicone will make it like new. WD40 is the business as you describe.

    • @deedle6073
      @deedle6073 2 місяці тому

      Use Houdini lock lube spray.

    • @Dave-zg5xl
      @Dave-zg5xl Місяць тому

      Can't find mine it disappeared ​@@deedle6073

  • @soorejsbabu
    @soorejsbabu Місяць тому +2

    When I encounter tough nuts, bolts or anything, I just say out loud "WD-40" and that nut/bolt will become easy on the next try.

  • @MiscerVids
    @MiscerVids Місяць тому

    When you use it as an engine shine, does it burn off and smoke? Does it cook itself on and leave any residue? Does it collect dust?

  • @ELAMINHamid
    @ELAMINHamid 26 днів тому

    Thank you.. great tips.. but what about the belts like Harley or even car belts.. ?

  • @timandrew4515
    @timandrew4515 Рік тому +7

    Graphite powder will clog a lock over time. It's just more dust. PTFE lube is probably better (locksmiths correct me if I'm wrong)

  • @garya3056
    @garya3056 Рік тому

    Great vid, Dan. Yes, I also use if for a lot of things. I will give the aluminum wheel polish one a try. It also will clear old headlight lenses but only temporarily. Cheers. 🏍👍🏍

  • @tinolino58
    @tinolino58 Рік тому +1

    The universal oil spraycan from our local farmer shop does all these jobs as well for half the price.

  • @ThatIndian489
    @ThatIndian489 Місяць тому

    Can I use this to remove the colour stain I got on my bike tank?

  • @johnmignano7872
    @johnmignano7872 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for sharing

  • @tribalbc
    @tribalbc Місяць тому

    Wow lots of WD haters here.
    For all of you that claim it is a solvent only. It also contains a thin light lubricant which is ideal in many situations when you don't want the part collecting dirt like a heavier lube.
    Invaluable stuff, with many uses.

  • @richhemmings
    @richhemmings Рік тому +4

    Hi Dan,
    I've been a subscriber for a long time and you were part of my inspiration to build my first cafe racer... but I wanted to share some feedback.
    I hope you know this comes from a good place as I really loved your earlier content but a lot of the newer stuff feels like filler, such as this video.
    I don't think there's anything genius about using WD40 for any of these applications and these types of video are 10 a penny on UA-cam. I really liked your older "everyman" approach to building and stuff like the fork clamp build a couple of months ago reminded me of your (quality) OG content. Seems recently that everything is made on fancy kit that some DIY'ers wont have (like the "3 ways to build this" type content too) or the videos are obviously pushing a product. I get you need an income from your content but I guess I just miss the honest OG stuff that made me sub in the first place.
    I hope the scales go back to tipping towards the older style content but whatever happens, I wanted you to know that some of your videos have helped me and I really appreciate you taking the time to put them together.

    • @CafeRacerGarage
      @CafeRacerGarage  Рік тому +2

      Thank you for the feedback mate, much appreciated, i didn’t take offence don’t worry 👍😊 Im committed to posting fortnightly and I do my absolute best to stick to that schedule, I have a few big videos still to come so the short ones like this are a necessity to keep to my schedule. Non the less these videos still add value and take a lot of work to put together. If 15+ hours of editing alone in this one. I do understand your point of view but unfortunately not all my videos can appeal to everyone all at the same time, but that being said I do try my best 💪 have a great day

    • @richhemmings
      @richhemmings Рік тому +1

      @@CafeRacerGarageCheers Dan, thank-you for replying to my comment. I've since seen the headlight bracket vid that you put out a while ago like the low-tool options you show there. Keep up the good work mate 👍

  • @winistan
    @winistan Рік тому

    If I wash my bike and when it gets dry Im supposed to spray WD40 on it and wipe it clean or just let it dry naturally?

  • @jeremyromand
    @jeremyromand Рік тому

    Yam XS500 in the thumbnail. Currently ride a 79 Yam XS500!

  • @eliinthewolverinestate6729
    @eliinthewolverinestate6729 2 місяці тому

    I agree wd40 makes things rust faster after using it. I live in a rust belt. 3 in 1 oil or fluid film with the sheep oil and ams oil grease.

  • @rsbharley4766
    @rsbharley4766 Рік тому +1

    Great video Dan, excellent info for WD40. It's my go to for lots of things. Have a great weekend mate, take care and ride safe. Cheers

  • @RealHooksy
    @RealHooksy 6 днів тому

    Every time I wash my (dirt) bike I hit every bolt with wd40.
    Pretty much soak the whole engine with it.
    Best thing ever.

  • @HARISENTRANCESOLUTIONSHI-yn8ee
    @HARISENTRANCESOLUTIONSHI-yn8ee Місяць тому

    I had a bad issue in my ignition switch, whoever I use wd 40 it prevents fuel pump from starting
    This also happens during rain when water enters in it

  • @vintubeable
    @vintubeable 2 місяці тому +1

    Does it unseize a piston stuck inside a cylinder due to corrosion ?

    • @Mooseknuckle713
      @Mooseknuckle713 Місяць тому

      Yes it will deff help soak it a week or so

    • @vintubeable
      @vintubeable Місяць тому

      @@Mooseknuckle713 Soaking was not possible as this is a 2 stroke engine and the piston is near BDC exposing a couple of ports. Hence whatever liquid is poured, it seeps through. So, I kept a cloth drenched with 2T engine oil and keep spraying WD-40 daily. For nearly 2 months now, I have tried different concotions, it has not helped.

  • @unionrdr
    @unionrdr 5 місяців тому

    WD-40 also makes a chain lube I use. Says it doesn't spritze all over? And I use TurtleWax Dash-n-Glass on the seats & tires.

  • @jerrycollison3929
    @jerrycollison3929 6 місяців тому

    I use WD 40 to clean all my stainless steel appliances, also to remove gum and grease from carpet.

  • @Chambongcal
    @Chambongcal Рік тому

    Cheers man☕

  • @gregmosher4051
    @gregmosher4051 Рік тому

    For rusted bolts try acetone and atf mixed 50/50

  • @unwrangler11
    @unwrangler11 5 місяців тому

    WD 40 is always in my garage too!

  • @leviefrauim1425
    @leviefrauim1425 Місяць тому +1

    Graphite powders work terribly on/in locks of all sorts and locksmiths will tell you to never use graphite in a lock. WD40 is much preferable.

  • @MrWhitelightning73
    @MrWhitelightning73 4 місяці тому +1

    Outstanding

  • @dc85337
    @dc85337 Рік тому +1

    Get a NEW can of WD-40 (has to be new and a spray can) and shake it in all directions for at least a minute (doesn't have to be violent - just shaken)
    Then quickly pour it into a CLEAR spray bottle.
    Let it sit till tomorrow
    It has separated! Only me and the Manufacturer know this (it also says to do it on all containers - but no one does).
    WD-40 NEEDS to be shaken before use!

  • @cjcj2940
    @cjcj2940 Рік тому +2

    Surprised to hear wd40 called non toxic.

  • @niklaus10
    @niklaus10 2 місяці тому

    im using the WD 40 contact cleaner for electronics.

  • @The9meister
    @The9meister Рік тому

    I stopped using that penrite chain lube, flicked black blobs off everywhere, went back to chain wax, less mess.

  • @awakenedservant
    @awakenedservant 2 місяці тому +1

    Wd40 on my clutch cable , made it snap a week later on though hmm I wonder why

    • @steve00alt70
      @steve00alt70 2 місяці тому +1

      Probs you didnt maintain it 😂😂😂

  • @rustyblade5845
    @rustyblade5845 Місяць тому +2

    Cleaner and water repellent, not a good lubricant.

  • @jas350
    @jas350 2 місяці тому +1

    I use as shaving cream also..

  • @motorsonny
    @motorsonny Рік тому

    Why would you use wd40 instead of penetration oil for the cables for isntance? I have seen many tests where WD40 doesn't last that long nor as good tbh .. Can't say if many of these tips are actually a 'better' choice above penetrant oil as WD40 usually has silicones inside of it its great for cleaning but for like lubing long term?

  • @kellanhills1972
    @kellanhills1972 2 місяці тому +2

    Using WD 40 on rubber and plastics will hasten the demise of said rubber and plastics. It is a solvent. You can demonstrate this by using it to clean stickers off of metal wood or plastic structures which It does a very good job of. All petroleum distillates are solvents to some degree. WD 40 is a cool product but shouldn’t be used for EVERYTHING like some people like to. There are many products that can safely shine and clean rubber and plastic. WD 40 is not one of them.

  • @FourIntoOne
    @FourIntoOne 11 місяців тому

    Sure it has its uses, but cleaning your hands isn't one of them. The instructions do caution skin contact as it can cause dermatitis and (as I am all to aware) painful fissures at your fingertips due to prolonged contact.

  • @marcotravaglini5747
    @marcotravaglini5747 2 місяці тому

    You'd better treat the disc brakes at 0:55 with a brake parts cleaner after sprying them with WD40, or your next stopping distance will be reconsidered......

  • @riffcover9000
    @riffcover9000 8 днів тому

    After a long ride, let your headers cool down for 15min then wipe them down with wd40. Your headers will continue to look brand new 10's of thousands km later

  • @zerofighter42
    @zerofighter42 Місяць тому

    Love the way you spray it on the brake disc while "cleaning" the wheel. Clown.

  • @richkalbus4346
    @richkalbus4346 5 днів тому

    works great on brightening my wife's teeth.

  • @benbikerboy20
    @benbikerboy20 2 місяці тому

    wd is a brand, it is not one product, dont use penetrating fluid on rubber but you can use wd cleaning fluid and chain lube which wd manufacture as their own wd droduct. people always think wd is a one only penetrating brand, no they have many products and this is where people get confused and think one can does it all, wrong.

  • @petersymons7817
    @petersymons7817 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you, mostly kerosene

  • @itzdexter...3376
    @itzdexter...3376 Рік тому

    Do a video about CB250T 1978 Model

  • @twizzian
    @twizzian 2 місяці тому

    I used to use WD on my car dash, smells great, but this stuff is not long lasting for any use. Not to be used as a lubricant, it will dry out any moving parts

  • @Vjekoslav-vf3hr
    @Vjekoslav-vf3hr Рік тому

    What model is that black 4 pocket jacket? 1:52

  • @ELTarTree
    @ELTarTree Місяць тому

    Jet washes bike 😮 thats as far as I watched

  • @rajeeshpc
    @rajeeshpc 2 місяці тому

    *WD means Water Displacement 40*
    Moisture remover and Degreaser.

  • @dc85337
    @dc85337 Рік тому +1

    WD-40 on a lot of the things you use it for only works for a short while - 3in1 works better and for a longer time.
    WD-40 is designed to work quickly but also dissipate quickly (as in no longer doing any lube work).
    PS - If you want to go faster on the track, spray WD-40 on your brakes!
    It helps increase track speed!
    (guess why)

  • @suffolkrider7
    @suffolkrider7 Рік тому +1

    Please clean that brake disc after you sprayed that on your wheel ! 😬

    • @CafeRacerGarage
      @CafeRacerGarage  Рік тому

      I know right haha. This bike is a project so It wont be riding for a long time :)

  • @lodan420
    @lodan420 Рік тому

    I met an old man who put wd40 on his arthritic joint!

  • @ronniecurnutt4309
    @ronniecurnutt4309 Рік тому

    This is worth watching more then once , p.s. Sub here.

  • @will7its
    @will7its Місяць тому +1

    Put a little behind your ears on nights out. The ladies will love you.....😍

  • @aaront8396
    @aaront8396 Місяць тому +1

    Why spray on Rubber Hoses etc etc but so urgent to remove from rubber tyres ??

  • @youssefallali716
    @youssefallali716 2 місяці тому +1

    This video is giving wrong informations, this product is to deblock mechanical movements by removing rust,

  • @jeremybenwy5928
    @jeremybenwy5928 6 місяців тому

    No kiddng i knew a woman that told me she uses them for her arthritis she used to fight a lot and worked with her hands a lot.lol om unsure where the body would get rid of it so ive never tried😂

  • @brutalbrital
    @brutalbrital 3 місяці тому +1

    Never and I mean NEVER use wd40 on any lock barrel

  • @R2D2trashcan
    @R2D2trashcan Рік тому +4

    Essentially do not do any of these things. What is this man smoking?

  • @teecee2146
    @teecee2146 Місяць тому

    It destroyed my clutch cable.

  • @Studopor
    @Studopor 2 місяці тому

    Bro, you put more of this on your disk brake than the wheel and this is a grease. If you grease your brakes, that won't end well. Hopefully no newbies will do that to their bikes...

  • @LuckyHoten
    @LuckyHoten Місяць тому

    Is it sponsored by WD-40? C'mon man

  • @marcothorsen950
    @marcothorsen950 Місяць тому +1

    Obviously sponsored..

  • @starplatinum69
    @starplatinum69 3 місяці тому +2

    How could he miss using WD40 as a cooking spray?

    • @ONE-EAST
      @ONE-EAST 3 місяці тому

      He forgot to use it while lubricating her

  • @djrichylaurence8991
    @djrichylaurence8991 2 місяці тому

    Don't use it on chains or bushes. It eats rubber.

  • @leonbradley
    @leonbradley 4 дні тому

    Gt85 better with ptfe

  • @kz6fittycent
    @kz6fittycent Рік тому

    I saw an old tv show that claimed guys were using it in their hair and as cologne. Just sayin'...

  • @vvvdog200
    @vvvdog200 Місяць тому

    hi thank you like to get the black jacket you have what is the name of it ?

  • @chrishennebery7896
    @chrishennebery7896 Місяць тому

    Lanox

  • @koalajs
    @koalajs День тому

    Do Not use WD40 on rubber or seals !

  • @lastinline000
    @lastinline000 Місяць тому

    IT IS NOT A LUBRICANT

  • @jas350
    @jas350 2 місяці тому +1

    Hello has no idea what he's talking about

  • @LordPenny95
    @LordPenny95 Рік тому +2

    WD40 don’t use it on chains as it slowly eats at the O/X rings if you watch fortnine chain cleaners and lubricants

  • @rafidabbas3952
    @rafidabbas3952 Рік тому

    👍💯

  • @thomasr4514
    @thomasr4514 Місяць тому

    Wow dude you just earned yourself a BIG unfollow. That was just ridiculous. Hope they paid you good for that 😂

  • @itzdexter...3376
    @itzdexter...3376 Рік тому

    Do a video about CB250T 1978 Model

  • @itzdexter...3376
    @itzdexter...3376 Рік тому

    Do a video about CB250T 1978 Model