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Re: Chain Cleaning
Posted: 16 Mar 2019, 11:05
by Cav
You don't get much cleaner than a brand new chain though do you
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Re: Chain Cleaning
Posted: 16 Mar 2019, 14:32
by Blade
Must be an Engineering thing Cav as I like a tidy bit of chain
Re: Chain Cleaning
Posted: 16 Mar 2019, 14:36
by Cav
Haha.. yeah I reckon so.
Nice way to slide your Carbon Fibre and Dymag's into the thread

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Re: Chain Cleaning
Posted: 16 Mar 2019, 16:23
by D6Nutz
Chain whatting?
1500 miles and I've not given the chain a second thought... Muckspreader FTW.

Re: Chain Cleaning
Posted: 17 Mar 2019, 11:28
by Cav
Quite an interesting video.. looks at which cleaner penetrate past the seal and potentially compromise the lubricant beneath the seal
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https://youtu.be/UrEpAUi_QKA[/video]
Re: Chain Cleaning
Posted: 17 Mar 2019, 14:46
by Rossgo
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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Re: Chain Cleaning
Posted: 26 Mar 2019, 00:43
by Spudda
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...

Re: Chain Cleaning
Posted: 26 Mar 2019, 07:51
by Cav
I just put an old dust sheet underneath the bike to be honest
Re: Chain Cleaning
Posted: 26 Mar 2019, 10:39
by Kwacky
I do the same as Cav. I use old towels.
Re: Chain Cleaning
Posted: 26 Mar 2019, 12:20
by Stonesie
Old cardboard does for me, always got some old boxes.
Re: Chain Cleaning
Posted: 26 Mar 2019, 22:21
by StMarks
I'm really liking Spudda's suggestion, hate all that crud getting everywhere.
Re: Chain Cleaning
Posted: 26 Mar 2019, 23:06
by Spudda
Re: Chain Cleaning
Posted: 27 Mar 2019, 11:11
by D6
if I ever clean a chain i'll try that
Re: Chain Cleaning
Posted: 27 Mar 2019, 23:24
by Rossgo
That's a cracking idea Spudda
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