Chain Degreasing

[Knacker]

Just wondering how many of you lot totally strip your chain of skanky old lube and give it a good clean.

Was going to get pics but i forgot.

I was wondering if it can cause any shortage on the chain life i did lube it uip rather well afterwards

And this degreaser is the absolute bomb this shit actually is amazing works well on wheels to just make sure you hose it off well

https://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb259/Squeaky_86_2007/motorcycledegreaser.jpg
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[ZaphodBeeble]

A small bucket, a paint brush, a toothbrush and a load of kerosene. Whack it into the chain to get most of the muck off then leave it soak for a few minutes then pressure wash it off. Hey presto a spangly new shiny chain. Ish.

Yoshimoto Chain Wax Gold also makes a shitty old chain look like a new chain and even new plain chains look the shiz.
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[UrbanRacer]

I use Wurth Brake & Chain Cleaner, it is pretty good but it takes at least half a can to clean the chain.
WD40 is also good for cleaning the chain

[doggone]

Diesel, apply generously with old paintbrush or toothbrush, polish off with old T shirt or similar, repeat a couple of times.

[Kickstart]

Hi

Dubious about using any degreasant on a chain. Any gets past the O rings it is likely to remove the grease sealed in there, and no chance you will get any in to refresh it.

If I want to clean a chain then I use an old toothbrush and some oil (Scotoiler oil, or just engine oil).

All the best

Keith
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[ZaphodBeeble]

I LOVE Wurth brake and chain cleaner. I go through about 3 cans a week in the workshop. It's awesome for cleaning engine components aswell as brakes. I absolutely swear by the stuff although I never use it on chains. The best bit is that it evaporates really quickly so you can carry on without having to dry anything.

It's fun when you get it in your eyes too; it stings like hell but you know it's at least giving your eyeballs a good clean.
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[yandy_yay]

+1 for kickstart..

i usually just scrape of as much crap as i can first with old rags, then go at it with use engine oil for a bit and toothbrush, does a good job but rather messy. then wipe off all the excess with more rags then give it a quick squirt with silkolene chain lube (the sticky stuff) inbetween cleanings my scotoiler looks after the chain for me

Andy
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Current bikes: GN 125(now sold), Divvy 600s.

[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

I use diesel and an old toothbrush, works wonders for me.
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[The Tot]

used to use white spirits on the chain, worked in with a toothbrush - now just used good old kerosene - 4 litres for 6 quid - admittedly diesel is cheaper... i think my mate knows where to get his hands on a supply of red ... in which case, i'll use that when my kerosene runs out... Old rag to remove the excess and lubed vigorously whilst riding using a cheapo chain oiler/dispenser with 10W40 oil in it. Does the job and it looks spangly.
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[Knacker]

Hmm might have to buy me some diesel then Would never of thought of that

But hey you learn something new every day

But on the upside that auto glym stuff work wonders on my wheels or is that a no go too ?
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[kawakid]

Paraffin is your friend.

5 litres for £4 and that will last years, many years.

As said before just use a tooth brush, I bought an electric tooth brush from Poundland. Works a treat
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[MattEMulsion]

Paraffin/Kerosene is supposed to be okay to use on chains.
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[The Tot]

Homebase must have scammed me then! I paid 6 quid for my 4 litres of parrafin! ...
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