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Chain cleaner

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Another chain cleaning thread? Use the search button. Them veteran barfers hate seeing repeated threads :twofinger
 
sliverstorm said:
1) It makes cleaning easier,

2) you get done faster? :confused



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:rofl Shit, you're right. Maybe I clarify before somebody loses the tips.



Hey OP, please DO NOT attempt to clean your chain with the bike on a stand and running in gear. You WILL get your fingers cut off. It may seem like a good idea but it's quite the opposite.
 
sliverstorm said:
A rag works well at making the chain look pretty. Thing is, the reason you clean the chain is to remove grit from the O-rings to prolong their life and prevent grit from working it's way past the O-ring. In other words, your entire chain could be one giant pile of ooze, so long as the O-rings are clean, and you'll be A+ good-to-go. :)

It's like teeth, you think you're supposed to be cleaning the white parts, but really you're supposed to be cleaning the gum-line. Coincidentally (or is it a coincidence?) a toothbrush is wonderful.
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Thanks again for the useful information Patrick :thumbup

n8 said:
or a chain brush!

those things are magical!!!!!

or 3 tooth brushes taped up
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Don't be cheap

sfdj_tim said:
Hey OP, please DO NOT attempt to clean your chain with the bike on a stand and running in gear. You WILL get your fingers cut off. It may seem like a good idea but it's quite the opposite.
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If you're lazy enough to have the bike running in gear in order to clean the chain, you are undeserving of your fingers.
 
sliverstorm said:
A rag works well at making the chain look pretty. Thing is, the reason you clean the chain is to remove grit from the O-rings to prolong their life and prevent grit from working it's way past the O-ring. In other words, your entire chain could be one giant pile of ooze, so long as the O-rings are clean, and you'll be A+ good-to-go. :)

It's like teeth, you think you're supposed to be cleaning the white parts, but really you're supposed to be cleaning the gum-line. Coincidentally (or is it a coincidence?) a toothbrush is wonderful.
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A shiny chain makes me happy. :)

My chain is at 28k and has only begun to stretch, finally :cool
 
One of these makes it easier.
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And I use a big piece of cardboard with a big slot cut out of it to keep my tire from getting lubed in the process.
 
Or just get a new chain after every session on the Isle of Nine..! :rolleyes


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chrysaetos said:
Thanks for all the feedback! Part of the reason I posted the question here was that I've seen chain lube at the store but not cleaners, maybe I just need to shop around more. Also, I read an article (http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/motorcycle-chain-cleaner/) that says WD-40 "displaces the grease in the chain's O- or X-rings", so that may be something to keep in mind.
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If you're concerned about WD-40, go purchase some Kerosene. Done deal.
 
chrysaetos said:
Thanks for all the feedback! Part of the reason I posted the question here was that I've seen chain lube at the store but not cleaners, maybe I just need to shop around more. Also, I read an article (http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/motorcycle-chain-cleaner/) that says WD-40 "displaces the grease in the chain's O- or X-rings", so that may be something to keep in mind.
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Some KLR-istas have done extensive road tests and one test found 30k+ miles out of a stock chain with ONLY WD-40. I am not a reputable source, and neither is The Internet, but it generally seems that if you apply the WD-40 with a rag instead of a jet-stream you'll be fine.

I would also observe that the referenced picture is from an airplane ball bearing. Somewhat of a different use case :)
 
We sell a ton of Motul Chain Clean here ... it seams to do the job very well along with a Gunge Brush.
 
Dont blast the chain with cleaner. I use a small patch of cloth like a piece of a t shirt, spray some cleaner on it then give the side plates a good wipe down. Then another piece to wipe along the top. Then another for the bottom. It takes me a long time but I'm meticulous about it so I won't get fling all over my duc.

Using that method I see nothing wrong with using WD-40 since you're not blasting out the grease from within the rings or melting out the grease.
 
DuPont fan here, the stuff is cheap, use their chain cleaner and teflon lube.
Haven't bothered with a brush yet, but a very soft toothbrush sounds like a good idea.
 
I used a hard bristle nylon brush, and thought it worked fine. Then I got a Grunge Brush on clearence, and what a difference. The brush cleans better, makes the job go quicker, and because it's somewhat enclosed around the chain there isn't as much splatter. Tooth brushes are just too small, but taping them together is a good idea, and use the hardest bristle you can find.

1.) Spray chain with kerosene (I put kerosene in a spray bottle, and spray, but as soon as I'm done I put the kerosene back in it's container. Most spray bottles can't handle the kerosene and will deteriorate if you leave it in them), let soak for a few
2.) Use Grunge Brush to clean off the grime
3.) Wipe chain with rag
4.) Apply chain lube and let set for a few. I usually slowly spin the wheel a few times.
5.) Gently wipe off excess, it will reduce the lube being flinged over your rear wheel.

And I've been using the Dupont stuff as well for chain lube, after reading many testimonials about it's effectiveness. You can get it in the spray can and they also have 4 oz. bottles of the stuff that's small enough to carry on your bike.
 
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