Manky Chain

[jay12329]

Just got my bike out of the garrage after its been stuck in there for about 2 weeks due to the realy bad weather we have had here. I noticed that the chain apears to have rusted in places. Is this normal? Does the chain just need a good clean and re-lube?
Thanks
J

[needa400]

Check the chain for any problems with the links, such as the rust causing the links to thin down a bit. If all is ok, get a wire brush and give it a rub over.

Then, clean off the chain how you want, there lotsa Googles for this one, and then put it on your bike and give it a nice bit of lube.

Should sort it.

Needa
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[jay12329]

Thanks. There arnt any problems with the links i checked that when i noticed the redstuff.
I've got bike de-greeser and some chain lube ready.
Wont a wire brush damage the 'O' rings in the chain?
J

[needa400]

I shouldn't think so as long as you don't do it too vigorously! Should be ok. Better ask some more experienced people though.

Keith (kickstart) will know!!!!!

Needa
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[Jon]

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=16966

[jay12329]

Thanks for the link. Just finished. I used bike de-greaser to remove the old stuff; while that was doing its thing I used the wire brush to lightly remove the worst of the corrosion. Washed the crap off with a good dose of water left that to dry and now I’ve used castrol chain wax to lube it up again. Just letting that settle before I go out for a ride.
J

[needa400]

Glad to be of help
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