[image: View Post]RotherJohn, on May 20 2009, 02:04 PM, said:
My clutch lever seems to be squeaking (2009 VFR800ABS with 3500 miles)
Any hints as to how to stop it?
I'm a bit nervous about spraying WD40, in case it degreases seals or causes problems...
thanks
John
>Subject: WD 40... Who knew?
>WD-40 I had a neighbor who had bought a new pickup. I got up very early >one
>Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around the
>sides of this beige truck (for some unknown reason). I went over to his >house,
>woke him up, and told him the bad news. He was very upset and was trying >to
>figure out what to do....probably nothing until Monday morning, since >nothing
>was open. Another neighbor came out and told him to get his WD-40 and >clean it
>off. It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm his paint >job
>that was on the truck. I'm impressed! WD-40 who knew?
>
>Water Displacement #40. The product began from a search for a rust
>preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was >created in 1953
>by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name
>comes from the project that was to find a "water displacement" compound. >They
>were successful with the fortieth formulation, thus WD-40. The Corvair >Company
>bought it in bulk to protect their atlas missile parts.
>
>Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 >that
>would hurt you. When you read the "shower door" part, try it. It's the >first
>thing that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, >it
>works just as well as glass. It's a miracle! Then try it on your >stovetop...
>Voila! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.
>
>Here are some of the uses:
>
>1) Protects silver from tarnishing.
>
>2) Removes road tar and grime from cars.
>
>3) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
>
>4) Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery.
>
>5) Keeps flies off cows.
>
>6) Restores and cleans chalkboards.
>
>7) Removes lipstick stains.
>
>8) Loosens stubborn zippers.
>
>9) Untangles jewelry chains.
>
>10) Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
>
>11) Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
>
>12) Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
>
>13) Removes tomato stains from clothing.
>
>14) Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
>
>15) Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
>
>16) Keeps scissors working smoothly.
>
>17) Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
>
>18) It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor!Use WD-40 for >those
>nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish >and
>you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to
>open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
>
>19) Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly!
>Use WD-40!
>
>20) Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
>
>21) Lubricates gear shift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on
>riding mowers.
>
>22) Rids kids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
>
>23) Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to
>open.
>
>24) Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
>
>25) Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles as well as
>vinyl bumpers.
>
>26) Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
>
>27) Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
>
>28) Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy
>handling.
>
>29) Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running
>smoothly.
>
>30) Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
>
>31) Removes splattered grease on stove.
>
>32) Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
>
>33) Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
>
>34) Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
>
>35) Removes all traces of duct tape.
>
>36) Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve >arthritis
>pain.
>
>37) Florida's favorite use is: "cleans and removes love bugs from grills >and
>bumpers."
>
>38) The favorite use in the state of New York WD-40 protects the Statue of
>Liberty from the elements.
>
>39) WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will
>be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than the
>chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind >though,
>using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in >some
>states.
>
>40) Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and >stops
>the itch.
>
>41) WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and
>wipe with a clean rag.
>
>42) If you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a
>tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with
>WD-40 and re-wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone!
>
>43) If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the
>moisture and allow the car to start.
>
>P. S. The basic ingredient is FISH OIL.