Chain rusting after only 1300 miles

[brownwa]

Long story short, took a corner wide on a track day and literally got stock in the mud. Ended up laying the bike down on it's right side at about 10 mph. I had to power wash the the bike, like hard core. There was mud EVERYWHERE, inside the fairings, inside the wheel wells even in the bolt heads. I meant to lube the chain after, I really did, but was busy for nearly two weeks. So today I go to hand wash the bike, toothbrush and all, to clean the mud out of those hard to reach places.

Then to my dismay I saw rust on the inside of my chain. I sprayed the chain down with [ame="http://www.amazon.com/DuPont-Motorcycle-Degreaser-Sprockets-11-Ounce/dp/B003OBM5EQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449708040&sr=8-1&keywords=dupont+chain+cleaner"]Dupont chain cleaner[/ame], wiped it down and then lubed it.

My question is this, is my chain still good? I was taught that the metal is less important than the o rings. So if the o rings are lubricated and the chain isn't damaged or kinked then I'm fine, right?

 

[brownwa]

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[Rumpig]

Surface rust won't hurt it, just give it a good clean and lube.

 

[dart1963]

depending on the finish of the chain, a good scrubbing with kerosene and a toothbrush will get rid of most of it... then lube again... but it is cosmetic

I used to ride in the rain, a lot... and always had some surface rust, weekend cleanings helped keep it under control.

 

[Gixerhp]

Lube it some more and ride it!

 

[brownwa]

Thanks all for the feedback. After two sessions of chain degreaser and lubing, with about 60 miles of riding, the rust is now gone! It's a relief and I am back to my regular chain maintenance

 

[Final Impact]

O/T but be very careful P/W the bike as it blasts water and cleaners/debri into places they don't belong.

Chain o-rings, wheel seals, cables, master cylinder seals, head bearing's, instrument panels... Water goes in, sits and causes damage that cost us money or make it very difficult to remove for repair!