r/FZ07 • u/ialexlambert • Jul 16 '26

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My first two bikes were shaft driven Viragos, so this FZ07 is my first chain drive. Should I spray the chain with wax before every ride or is something else more ideal?
Also, no, I don’t know what happened to the original front wheel lol

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u/veilyn FZ07 Jul 16 '26

Get some chain cleaner and chain greaser. I clean mine every 500~1000 miles depending on what kind of rides I went on and how wet they were. More wet and dirt mean cleaning more often

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u/MegaMindy Jul 16 '26

FZ07 manual advises kerosine as chain cleaner. As I can’t get that where I am, I use regular diesel and that works great as a cleaner.

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u/FLEXEVOLUTION Jul 19 '26

Diesel is an interesting choice but imma have to try that lol lubricant and cleaner all in one

(With obviously actually greasing it after)

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u/-HeyThatsPrettyNeat- Jul 16 '26

Unrelated but you should lean into the mismatched coloured wheels by getting some custom graphics that match the yellow and blue

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u/IhadFun0nce Jul 16 '26

I’d be all for a Swedish tribute but we’re talking fluorescent yellow and blurple. Those are standalone colors that go with neutral colors. Fuck I don’t know but I disagree.

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u/ialexlambert Jul 17 '26

I’ve gone back and forth on what to do with the rims. I think eventually I will replace the front wheel with the original matching nuclear green.

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u/Fine_Potential7019 Jul 21 '26

Green? I’ve heard many say that but to me it’s yellow. Maybe I’m color blind.

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u/IhadFun0nce Jul 16 '26

Nah even every other ride would be excessive but you do need to maintain the chain frequently. Like every 200 miles is good. You need to get a chain cleaning/lube kit off Amazon or your Chinese bullshit for cheap website of choice. It comes with a brush with bristles that brush the top and the sides at the same time and lube. If you have a center stand it’s really easy to just hold the brush in place and spin the wheel with your hand.

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u/Antique-Pin5468 Jul 17 '26

Yes I would paint the front rim just like the back one.

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u/Fine_Potential7019 Jul 21 '26

Chains are sealed so don’t have to do that often unless you ride in the rain. Do it at a time that the lube can cure overnight so it’s less likely to fling all over the place. Wipe off the excess. I also use kerosene for the cleaning part.