chain cleaning!!

The#Doctor# · Spanner Monkey Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

Any advice of how to and with what i should clean my chain with, starting to look quite bad with all that chain lube and the winters general crap that gets on it!!

Thanks

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Paraffin and a nail brush.
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tokarev · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Karma :

does the chain have to be taken off to clean it properly?

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Zoffo · Brolly Dolly Joined: 01 Feb 2005 Karma :

You can buy a little chain bath that sits round your chain while to turn the back wheel. It's got brushes inside so first you fill it with a degreaser to clean it then fill it with lube.
Saw it on here but can't find it now. Looked like a handy little gadget.

Mr.Everready · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2003 Karma :

I use paraffin and a tooth brush. You can get 4 for £1 in Tescos Razz

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phill.c · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 May 2004 Karma :

thats what i need to do after the gym tonight so cheers lads Thumbs Up

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binge · Emo Kiddy Joined: 02 Jul 2004 Karma :

I dont have the problem of a dirty chain... Laughing

But I do have the problem of a rusty exhaust. And its in a similar place to a bike chain.

The first thing I do is put a big rag behind the pipe and over my rear wheel.
Then I Spray it allover with WD40. Get a brisely brush thing and get all the crap off. Buff it up and then give it another fine coat of WD. let it dry before I start it up tho. Laughing

The#Doctor# · Spanner Monkey Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

Alright nice one Thumbs Up

i'll try that a bit later!

Barker-CBR 600 · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 20 Nov 2004 Karma :

One thing about WD 40, its notorious for getting things sticking to it. I used to use it lots, but then found that out and did some testing (went out on a clean bike, cleaned it again on the front then used WD40 and did same route. Was noticeable difference)

Useless but relavent fact the i dont know why my dads mate knows... but cocaine dealers are known for using it to lessen the amount that is consumed when selling it directly for use.

So while i agree its great at cleaning and does protect, it will make grit/dust an dirt stick to your exhaust alot quicker, same if you decide to use it on the front (where it is most obvious the effect it has).
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Stew · Posted: 20:37 - 14 Mar 2005 Post subject:

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=13574
Quite a lot to read on there but quite useful.
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syris · Crazy Courier Joined: 29 Jan 2004 Karma :

I use motrax chain cleaner and a toothbrush. https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/product_images/thumbs/chain%20cleaner.jpg