Cleaning question

[superjackal]

What's the best way to get chain oil off the rear rim?

[neels]

I use kerosene to clean it off, then polish the wheel with car polish to stop it sticking so much next time.

[EJK]

Degreaser helps too. Put some on rag cloth then gently rub through the rims.

[bogan]

Do a skid, centrifugal force will get rid of it... :innocent:

Also, I recommend teflon chain lube as it doesn't flick off during use.

[Swoop]

Kero.

A toothbrush will also be your friend. Getting into the tight places where a rag will not get into.

[Rhys]

Plus one for Kero and tooth brush also good for cleaning the chain

[Flip]

Another Plus for kero, this time on a rag.

[F5 Dave]

And keep your fingers away from the chain.

If ever the temptation takes you to put it in gear (perhaps to lube the chain) with your fingers within 2 foot of the chain; give yourself an uppercut.

[iYRe]

simple green

Buy the big bottle of concentrate - dilute it for normal use, but use the undiluted to degrease.

[BuzzardNZ]

Lick it off.

[R650R]

Don't put it there in first place. Get a Scottoiler, zero time wasted lubing chain and cleaning rear wheel, more time riding. Wished I'd installed one years ago.

Used to get this stuff at a trucking place I worked at that had Mobil lubes contract, awesome stuff on roadtarred truck rims and occasionally on bike rims.
Way gruntier than Kero, not sure if you can still get it here or how much it would cost... MobilSol

http://www.mobil.com/Turkey-English/Lubes/PDS/EUXXENINDMOMobilsolPM.aspx

[nodrog]

80 grit sandpaper

[AllanB]

Kero - tip a bit on a panty pad or tampon, they are soft and will not scratch your wheel.

[hayd3n]

cover it in more oil/ road crud :)

[wynw]

Pledge will also work and make it easier to get off next time, just dont put it on the tyre.

[AllanB]

Pledge smells nice too - the lemon makes your bike faster.

[superjackal]

Thanks for all your sugestions guys. Some of you are waaaay out there ;-)

Does kerosene also work for cleaning oil stains from driveways?

I washed my garage floor this weekend with half a bottle of Turtle Clean and Wax. Didn't intend to but it did an awesome job! Nice shiny concrete floor now....

[bogan]

Does kerosene also work for cleaning oil stains from driveways?

See previous response...

[strandedinnz]

Smear Marmite on the rim then lock your pet cat in the garage with the bike .. those little sandpapery tongues of theirs work wonders!

[Tigadee]

Pledge will also work and make it easier to get off next time

+ 1 Wot I use too...

[tigertim20]

when I had my CBR with white rims, I used that cheap degreaser in a spray can you get at supercheap auto for about $3 a can. hose the bike down for a wash, spray it over the wheels, and wipe off with a damp cloth about a minute later. did a great job and useful for heaps of other shit too