Cheap chain cleaning methods...

[the axxeman]

Hi New freinds (first ever post... how exciting!)

Can anyone recomend a cheap method of cleaning an x-ring chain. Im very tempted to buy some degresser from repco for $4 a can

[Sensei]

Selleys RP7 from the Warehouse $7 a can

[CookMySock]

Wipe it wif a wag.

Steve

[Deano]

Wipe it wif a wag.

Steve

Just don't be tempted to try it while on a stand and running.....you'll lose a finger.

[Pussy]

Can anyone recomend a cheap method of cleaning an x-ring chain.

Yep... kerosene

[Flip]

Kero, WD40 or CRC.

Probably wouldn't use degreaser you might damage the O rings.

Oh oil it up afterwards.

[R6_kid]

don't get it dirty, then you don't have to clean it.

[CookMySock]

Just don't be tempted to try it while on a stand and running.....you'll lose a finger.Yip thats a particularly dangerous thing to do. Any rotating machinery with steel teeth on it, is, er, rotating machinery with steel teeth. Is as dangerous as it sounds.

Steve

[neels]

If you want get it really clean, take it off and clean it with kero. I did mine a while ago in a kero bath in an old frypan, it made a huge difference, unstuck a couple of sticky links and an unbelievable amount of crap came off it.


Any rotating machinery with steel teeth on it, is, er, rotating machinery with steel teeth. Is as dangerous as it sounds.
Yup, keep your hands clear of the paper shredder too
211908

[steelestring]

If you want get it really clean, take it off and clean it with kero. I did mine a while ago in a kero bath in an old frypan, it made a huge difference, unstuck a couple of sticky links and an unbelievable amount of crap came off it.


Yup, keep your hands clear of the paper shredder too
211908

looks like special oozy cheese in between hehehe
Kerosene and an old tooth brush cant get any cheaper really....

[marty]

diesel is better than kero - has a higher lubrication rating. unless you work at an airport, in which case kero is perfect :)

[steelestring]

diesel is better than kero - has a higher lubrication rating. unless you work at an airport, in which case kero is perfect :)

jet A1 harrrrlay f@rken louyaaa!! to that stuff.

[the axxeman]

Cheers folks.
thanks for all your replys

[p.dath]

Yep... kerosene

+1. Keroscene is cheap, cleans well, and is also a lubruicant (still need to put on chain lube/wax afterwards).

[lukemillar]

I use kero and a toothbrush. One tip someone told me recently is to tape 2 toothbrushes together with their heads are facing each other - cleans both sides at the same time

[sil3nt]

Kerosene destroy an el cheapo toothbrush i used. The kero ate everything. I just used a rag and it ended up being way faster and cleaner.

[marty]

yeah kero is a bit tough on toothbrushes. get a proper brush from supercheap.

[F5 Dave]

Just use worn out normal toothbrushes. Never had a problem with them falling apart with kero.

It takes a bit of time but they are the only thing to flick the dirt out. Douse a particularly dirty chain (dirtbike) & leave overnight & reclean. If using a rag at any stage you can risk getting pulled into the sprocket. only spin wheel backward.

[imdying]

Never had a problem with kero and toothbrushes here, but I retire them when they get too manky, which doesn't take too long.