claning chain...
#1
claning chain...
Tomorrow morning I'm pulling my rear tire to get my new rubber mounted, and while I'm in the process I want to clean my chain up really good. I have a gold chain, but it has not been gold since I have owned the bike!
My question is what should I clean the chain with that will clean it well and not ruin the O-rings?
Any suggestions would be helpful! Thanks in advanced
Scott.
My question is what should I clean the chain with that will clean it well and not ruin the O-rings?
Any suggestions would be helpful! Thanks in advanced
Scott.
#2
http://www.shraz.net/motorcycle/f4i/
I use this site along with many other members to do the maintenance, has pics and easy to interpret set of instructions.
I use this site along with many other members to do the maintenance, has pics and easy to interpret set of instructions.
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The one thing I don't agree with is spinning the rear wheel fast while spraying lube on it.
I use kerosene (also called paraffin) to clean my chain with. (I can't see WD40 doing any damage & it works a treat getting oil & grease off your hands). I use a really soft toothbrush & very gently remove the crud build up in the links. You don't have to go that far, but as long your getting your hands dirty. I then wipe the chain dry with a cloth & then let it dry.
I apply the lube to the exposed chain (between the sprockets) making sure I get it into all the links (I also hold a rag underneath so the spray does not go all over my tyre).
I then do the chain adjustment.
I use kerosene (also called paraffin) to clean my chain with. (I can't see WD40 doing any damage & it works a treat getting oil & grease off your hands). I use a really soft toothbrush & very gently remove the crud build up in the links. You don't have to go that far, but as long your getting your hands dirty. I then wipe the chain dry with a cloth & then let it dry.
I apply the lube to the exposed chain (between the sprockets) making sure I get it into all the links (I also hold a rag underneath so the spray does not go all over my tyre).
I then do the chain adjustment.
#4
The one thing I don't agree with is spinning the rear wheel fast while spraying lube on it.
I use kerosene (also called paraffin) to clean my chain with. (I can't see WD40 doing any damage & it works a treat getting oil & grease off your hands). I use a really soft toothbrush & very gently remove the crud build up in the links. You don't have to go that far, but as long your getting your hands dirty. I then wipe the chain dry with a cloth & then let it dry.
I apply the lube to the exposed chain (between the sprockets) making sure I get it into all the links (I also hold a rag underneath so the spray does not go all over my tyre).
I then do the chain adjustment.
I use kerosene (also called paraffin) to clean my chain with. (I can't see WD40 doing any damage & it works a treat getting oil & grease off your hands). I use a really soft toothbrush & very gently remove the crud build up in the links. You don't have to go that far, but as long your getting your hands dirty. I then wipe the chain dry with a cloth & then let it dry.
I apply the lube to the exposed chain (between the sprockets) making sure I get it into all the links (I also hold a rag underneath so the spray does not go all over my tyre).
I then do the chain adjustment.
#5
Paraffin is a generic name for a mix of different length hydrocarbons; can range from parrafin waxes to thin liquids such as kerosene that are suitable for chain cleaning.
BTW, dont use WD-40 on your chain its TOO thin and will dissolve the grease contained within your O ring chain.
Parrafin (kerosene) for garden heaters/lamps is perfect!
BTW, dont use WD-40 on your chain its TOO thin and will dissolve the grease contained within your O ring chain.
Parrafin (kerosene) for garden heaters/lamps is perfect!
#6
thanks for all the advice yawl! Back home in Vermont there was a gas station around the corner that sold kerosene and I would use it in my heater, here in New York I have not seen any gas stations with kerosene... Can you buy a little bottle of it at walmart? I did an online search at walmart and I did not find any...
thanks for your time
thanks for your time
#8
Paraffin is a generic name for a mix of different length hydrocarbons; can range from parrafin waxes to thin liquids such as kerosene that are suitable for chain cleaning.
BTW, dont use WD-40 on your chain its TOO thin and will dissolve the grease contained within your O ring chain.
Parrafin (kerosene) for garden heaters/lamps is perfect!
BTW, dont use WD-40 on your chain its TOO thin and will dissolve the grease contained within your O ring chain.
Parrafin (kerosene) for garden heaters/lamps is perfect!