Degreasing chain
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Degreasing chain
Postby Dugong » Fri Mar 25, 2016 11:18 pm
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Re: Degreasing chain
Postby Dreams V Reallity » Sat Mar 26, 2016 2:14 pm
If you try putting your question up in the 'Shed' , or 'General Discussion' Forums, You will get a lot more knowledge from a lot more people.
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Re: Degreasing chain
Postby }SkOrPn--7 » Sat Mar 26, 2016 2:22 pm
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Re: Degreasing chain
Postby Mulger bill » Sat Mar 26, 2016 5:59 pm
FixedDreams V Reallity wrote:I can't really help you wiyh that problem, Dugong.
If you try putting your question up in the 'Shed' , or 'General Discussion' Forums, You will get a lot more knowledge from a lot more people.
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Re: Degreasing chain
Postby mitzikatzi » Sat Mar 26, 2016 6:34 pm
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Re: Degreasing chain
Postby ironhanglider » Sat Mar 26, 2016 6:43 pm
Pulling the chain off can be a bit tricky if you don't have a chain tool, and there is no joining link (something like this).}SkOrPn--7 wrote:Dugong take the chain off and bath it in some diesel fuel and let it soak for a while then start to move the links to free up and wash most of the old gunk off. Placing the chain in a 2lt coke bottle then fill with diesel placing the lid back on and shaking the bejesus out of will do wonders. I then use white spirits which will clean and leave no oil residue after that add your favourite lube.
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Aerosol degreasers such as WD40 and a rag do a pretty good job, pretty quickly without having to take the chain off.
If you do have the means to pull a chain off and put it on again, then putting it in a container of solvent and shaking does indeed work well, although I use a plastic jar with a wide mouth to make it easier to get the chain out afterwards.
I'm not going to get into a lube discussion though.
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Re: Degreasing chain
Postby Dugong » Sat Mar 26, 2016 7:53 pm
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Re: Degreasing chain
Postby open roader » Sat Mar 26, 2016 8:04 pm
http://www.this link is broken.au/park-tools-cm5 ... 7&curr=AUD
or one of these :-
http://www.this link is broken/au/e ... -prod12709
I use the Finish Line model, with kerosene or cheap de-greaser fluid. Used slowly and methodically, from experience I find these cleaning tools are the ants pants.
** Don't forget to re-lube the chain
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Re: Degreasing chain
Postby AlexHuggs » Sat Mar 26, 2016 10:03 pm
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Re: Degreasing chain
Postby Thoglette » Sat Mar 26, 2016 10:26 pm
Toothbrush and turps or kero.AlexHuggs wrote:Toothbrush and dishwashing detergent.
Or just let it all sit in molten wax and watch all your problems float (or sink) away.
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Re: Degreasing chain
Postby il padrone » Tue Mar 29, 2016 10:10 am
But once you have done this, get some top-quality low gunk lube like Purple Extreme, Squirt, or Rock & Roll Extreme, and lube with this, lightly. Then do not bother with future cleaning - just use the 'zero-loss' method - wipe down any slight dirt before relubing after 400-600kms.
The best lube on the chain is the maker's grease. Persevere with this as long as possible for the first 300-500kms.
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Re: Degreasing chain
Postby Duck! » Tue Mar 29, 2016 2:00 pm
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Re: Degreasing chain
Postby Harrys767 » Tue Mar 29, 2016 2:22 pm
i'll admit that is all I have ever done to my chains in the past (prior to getting a road bike), but do you not find your drivetrain is constantly filthy?
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Re: Degreasing chain
Postby Duck! » Tue Mar 29, 2016 2:26 pm
Not if you keep the exterior surface of the chain free from excess lube.Harrys767 wrote:Duck,
i'll admit that is all I have ever done to my chains in the past (prior to getting a road bike), but do you not find your drivetrain is constantly filthy?
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Re: Degreasing chain
Postby Harrys767 » Tue Mar 29, 2016 7:37 pm
I still find I'm having to thoroughly clean and degrease monthly. Despite wiping down the chain, lubricating (dry wax lube), wiping excess off after each ride (50-75km), my drivetrain gets very dark and dirty. I give it a good wipe after each lube...maybe I need to focus a little more thoroughly on this.
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Re: Degreasing chain
Postby Thoglette » Thu Mar 31, 2016 3:22 pm
Ok, so what is "the dirt" ? How clean are your rims; brake blocks and seat stays? Where are you riding? How much lube are you putting on (see Duck's post)Harrys767 wrote:I still find I'm having to thoroughly clean and degrease monthly. Despite wiping down the chain, lubricating (dry wax lube), wiping excess off after each ride (50-75km), my drivetrain gets very dark and dirty. I give it a good wipe after each lube...maybe I need to focus a little more thoroughly on this.
Round here abouts we share the road with motor vehicles. Which shed large quantities of tyre rubber and brake dust, which then gets picked up by our tyres & flicked onto our otherwise-pristine bicycles.
If this is your problem (or other road grime/dust) then just wipe it off. Don't bother "cleaning" the chain as the problem is just on the outside.
If this still causes issues, then going back to the ol'bath-o-melted-wax method will reduce dust pick up. Not stop it, mind you.
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Re: Degreasing chain
Postby bitstuffer » Wed May 18, 2016 2:24 pm
Just make sure you are not in the bath at the same time - can sting sensitive areas I believeil padrone wrote:Kero. In a bath, using a toothbrush to scrub.
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Re: Degreasing chain
Postby il padrone » Wed May 18, 2016 7:15 pm
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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Re: Degreasing chain
Postby Nate » Thu May 19, 2016 2:00 pm
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Re: Degreasing chain
Postby g-boaf » Thu May 26, 2016 9:28 pm
I don't tend to do this too often.
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Re: Degreasing chain
Postby bychosis » Thu May 26, 2016 9:39 pm
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Re: Degreasing chain
Postby stylo » Fri May 27, 2016 9:59 am
http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online ... mendations
I usually just wipe down and re-lube ...
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Re: Degreasing chain
Postby amigo » Sun May 29, 2016 1:42 am
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Re: Degreasing chain
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