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

[@robinsharma1063]

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

[@yankeeoscarlimaoscar7513]

get outta here

[@rustyblade5845]

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

[@Andrewslair]

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

[@cle7ic]

🙀

[@trig]

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]

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

[@trig]

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

[@Winters11]

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

[@trig]

@@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]

​@Cerbera82 it's perfect as a chain cleaner

[@johnDukemaster]

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]

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]

Thank you mate and yes it does smell great :)

[@unionrdr]

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

[@garysantos7053]

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]

Maybe watch the video all the way through this is stated

[@motorbikesandhacks]

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]

And silicone spray is better on rubber.

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

Wd 40 is not kerosene .

[@DeanBateman]

You should try silicone spray on plastics and rubber

[@TheTigerman62]

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.

[@gixxusmetalman7435]

Silicon spray to clean your chain works a treat

[@Mooseknuckle713]

@@gixxusmetalman7435bs

[@FunWithAJ]

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.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Such a great idea

[@jeremysmith9898]

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

[@kamax7672]

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]

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.

[@bradsoole]

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.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thats awesome mate

[@stuartwood7252]

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

[@SuperSpudzy]

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

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Yes and Yes agree

[@billyarsenault1970]

Gross you probably also use sunscreen and inhale bug spray 🤘🏻

[@MiscerVids]

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]

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

[@soorejsbabu]

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.

[@timandrew4515]

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)

[@barryroberts2474]

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]

Use Houdini lock lube spray.

[@Dave-zg5xl]

Can't find mine it disappeared ​@@deedle6073

[@johnmignano7872]

Thanks for sharing

[@painsrides3616]

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.

[@tinolino58]

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

[@ThatIndian489]

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

[@richhemmings]

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 KZbin. 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]

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]

@@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 👍

[@jeremyromand]

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

[@garya3056]

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. 🏍👍🏍

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thanks for the tip Gary :)

[@garya3056]

@@CafeRacerGarage 😎

[@rsbharley4766]

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

[@CafeRacerGarage]

Thank you mate, will do and you too

[@tribalbc]

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.

[@Jodyrides]

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

[@vintubeable]

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

[@Mooseknuckle713]

Yes it will deff help soak it a week or so

[@vintubeable]

@@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.

[@winistan]

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?

[@eliinthewolverinestate6729]

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.

[@kellanhills1972]

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.

[@Mooseknuckle713]

Wrong wd does not breakdown rubber

[@kellanhills1972]

@@Mooseknuckle713 wrong. It does.

[@jerrycollison3929]

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

[@gregmosher4051]

For rusted bolts try acetone and atf mixed 50/50

[@CafeRacerGarage]

I will have to give it a go

[@jeffreyyeater1780]

Thats Scoutmasters mix . Lol

[@unionrdr]

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.

[@leviefrauim1425]

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.

[@HARISENTRANCESOLUTIONSHI-yn8ee]

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

[@The9meister]

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

[@motorsonny]

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?

[@MrWhitelightning73]

Outstanding

[@Chambongcal]

Cheers man☕

[@unwrangler11]

WD 40 is always in my garage too!

[@marcotravaglini5747]

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......

[@Vjekoslav-vf3hr]

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

[@CafeRacerGarage]

made by Enginehawk mate

[@dc85337]

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!

[@aaront8396]

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

[@benbikerboy20]

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.

[@niklaus10]

im using the WD 40 contact cleaner for electronics.

[@FourIntoOne]

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.

[@jas350]

I use as shaving cream also..

[@zerofighter42]

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

[@cjcj2940]

Surprised to hear wd40 called non toxic.

[@CafeRacerGarage]

I should of said its low toxicity I think

[@dc85337]

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)

[@twizzian]

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

[@rajeeshpc]

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

[@suffolkrider7]

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

[@CafeRacerGarage]

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

[@petersymons7817]

Thank you, mostly kerosene

[@itzdexter...3376]

Do a video about CB250T 1978 Model

[@queenslander954]

Spray cans of lanolin is the good mail , doesn’t evaporate like WD40

[@ELTarTree]

Jet washes bike 😮 thats as far as I watched

[@lodan420]

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

[@awakenedservant]

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

[@steve00alt70]

Probs you didnt maintain it 😂😂😂

[@youssefallali716]

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

[@brutalbrital]

Never and I mean NEVER use wd40 on any lock barrel

[@againstbulshit2895]

why?

[@jeremybenwy5928]

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😂

[@Studopor]

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...

[@marcothorsen950]

Obviously sponsored..

[@LuckyHoten]

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

[@teecee2146]

It destroyed my clutch cable.

[@vvvdog200]

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

[@R2D2trashcan]

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

[@ronniecurnutt4309]

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

[@djrichylaurence8991]

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

[@chrishennebery7896]

Lanox

[@rustyblade5845]

Cleaner and water repellent, not a good lubricant.

[@kz6fittycent]

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

[@LordPenny95]

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

[@will7its]

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

[@lastinline000]

IT IS NOT A LUBRICANT

[@jas350]

Hello has no idea what he's talking about

[@starplatinum69]

How could he miss using WD40 as a cooking spray?

[@ONE-EAST]

He forgot to use it while lubricating her

[@rafidabbas3952]

👍💯

[@thomasr4514]

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

[@itzdexter...3376]

Do a video about CB250T 1978 Model

[@itzdexter...3376]

Do a video about CB250T 1978 Model