Chain Mail

[S3bird]

OK, while doing the oil change the other day I noticed that the chain was pretty skuzzy looking. In the last few years I've used never dull, rags and a lot of time to get everything clean. I had some green stuff that came with a grunge brush that didn't seem to do squat. Before that I used WD 40 and a rag....


So what do you guys use to clean your chains?

[ZRX4ME]

S3, when I clean my chain--not a frequent event, I'm more into lubing--I use Acra-solve, 3M Adhesive Remover, or CRC Brake Cleaner on clean shop towels. I don't want to soak the o-rings that hold the lube inside the rollers, just take off the grit that stays on the side plates.
I have also used(dont laugh) Charcoal Lighter Fluid and kerosene. Key thing--dont damage those o-rings.
I initially use shop towels for the big stuff, finish cleaning with old toothbrushes.

[ArcherSix]

You mean you're supposed to do more than spray more lube on it?!?

[BillyR]

I use a grundge brush and WD-40. Then I lube it back up with Chain Wax. Then after a weekend ride before I go in the house I lube it while the chain is warm after the ride.

[FXDC]

Originally Posted by BillyR

I use a grundge brush and WD-40. Then I lube it back up with Chain Wax. Then after a weekend ride before I go in the house I lube it while the chain is warm after the ride.

I do the same. Hard to beleive I once soaked my chains in 90w gear oil. LOL!
Chain Wax rocks!

[Buelligan]

Originally Posted by FXDC

Hard to beleive I once soaked my chains in 90w gear oil. LOL!

That brings back a memory from the past. I used to soak chains in a pan of gear oil after washing my dirtbikes. This was before O-ring chains. Never had a clue if it helped but I always did it.

[fatfatboy]

Originally Posted by S3bird

So what do you guys use to clean your chains?

Fish guts,,,,,,,,

[FXDC]

Originally Posted by fatfatboy

Fish guts,,,,,,,,

damn! that chain looks to be up Sheets Creek!

[HoughMade]

Originally Posted by ArcherSix

You mean you're supposed to do more than spray more lube on it?!?

I'm with Archer on this one. This sounds like and elaborate and late April Fools Day thing.

[Dan43]

Originally Posted by FXDC

I do the same. Hard to beleive I once soaked my chains in 90w gear oil. LOL!
Chain Wax rocks!

I think the local dealer still soaks chains in 90w. I took my FZ in for recall work and when I got it back the chain, rear wheel and swing arm were frakkin coated in the stuff. I never have been able to get all of it off the rear wheel.