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Cav
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by Cav » 16 Mar 2019, 11:05
You don't get much cleaner than a brand new chain though do you
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by Blade » 16 Mar 2019, 14:32
Must be an Engineering thing Cav as I like a tidy bit of chain
Cav
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by Cav » 16 Mar 2019, 14:36
Haha.. yeah I reckon so.
Nice way to slide your Carbon Fibre and Dymag's into the thread
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by D6Nutz » 16 Mar 2019, 16:23
Chain whatting?
1500 miles and I've not given the chain a second thought... Muckspreader FTW.
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Cav
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by Cav » 17 Mar 2019, 11:28
Quite an interesting video.. looks at which cleaner penetrate past the seal and potentially compromise the lubricant beneath the seal
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by Rossgo » 17 Mar 2019, 14:46
I'm sure I saw this vid a couple days ago, I was surprised about the kerosene as that's what manufacturers recommend and I know use it too but it does penetrate through the seal!
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by Spudda » 26 Mar 2019, 00:43
Spudda's top tip....
Use an old plastic milk carton
Cut it so it fits behind the chain but leaves a reservoir to catch the crud and excess cleaner.
It protects your swing arm, wheel and tyre
I guess I need to show you a picture which I'll do at some point...
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by Cav » 26 Mar 2019, 07:51
I just put an old dust sheet underneath the bike to be honest
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by Kwacky » 26 Mar 2019, 10:39
I do the same as Cav. I use old towels.
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by StMarks » 26 Mar 2019, 22:21
I'm really liking Spudda's suggestion, hate all that crud getting everywhere.
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by Spudda » 26 Mar 2019, 23:06
It's Nice To Be Important BUT Its Important To Be Nice ©
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by D6 » 27 Mar 2019, 11:11
if I ever clean a chain i'll try that
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by Rossgo » 27 Mar 2019, 23:24
That's a cracking idea Spudda
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