Cleaning chain

[Jack85]

I'm trying to find something to clean the chain with. I've got an o-ring and was advised that a metal brush (brass or something) wouldn't be suitable and I'd need a nylon one? I've tried bunnings and super cheap but can't find a nylon one.

Any ideas where I can get one?

I was thinking of using a toothbrush but figured it it was soft enough to be used on my teeth, it wouldn't be hard enough to be used in a chain?

Thanks

[Mike.Gayner]

I clean my chains with WD40/CRC and a rag. Honestly I think people overthink chains - if you want to scrub if then just scrub it with something - use your best judgement.

[Honest Andy]

Yep toothbrush. Use a soft one and plenty of toothpaste

[merv]

I use my old toothbrushes for the job - effectively they cost nothing. Remember you are trying not to wreck the O-rings. WD40/CRC has been mentioned and I happily use kerosene with a toothbrush to clean chains and the gunge that gets on the other parts of the bike as well.

[caspernz]

Kero for the solvent, old toothbrush or paint brush to lather on the kero. Give it a few minutes, then repeat brushing with some more kero. Rinse off with garden hose, done. Wash rest of bike and lube chain at end of it all. Just make sure you wash any crud/kero off your tyres along the way.

You could get all fancy and buy a proper chain cleaning brush, they're neat but I wore mine out and never got another one.

[T.W.R]

Toothbrush is the ideal tool....ones designed for dentures are the best for chains :yes:
Biggest thing with chains is lubing and doing it properly......clean the chain thoroughly then go for a short ride and lube the chain when you get home so it absorbs the lube into the seals and doesn't just surface coat everything to start acting like grinding paste

[Moise]

Paintbrush and kero with an oil drain pan under the pan and lots of newspaper under that. But whatever you use, don't scrub the O-rings too hard as you don't want to force dirt past the seals.

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[AllanB]

Kero and ya mummas toothbrush. Or sisters. I don't care.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I've got a Braun Oral B one I got from the dentist. It is electric and makes a much better job of chain cleaning than your common or garden variety manual toothbrush.

I find Colgate whitening toothpaste the best for getting into the hard to reach crevices.

Dont forget to floss after you brush!

[mrchips]

One word..... Scottoiler

Never need to clean or lube your chain again.

Less time cleaning, more time riding... + your chain life will last forever

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[Mike.Gayner]

Less time cleaning, more time riding...

Who are these people spending so much time cleaning that they're putting off their riding? Cleaning a chain is a 5 minute job I can do after dinner.

[Luckylegs]

Kero and ya mummas toothbrush. Or sisters. I don't care.

You better chuck a couple of new ones in with the wifes new oven eh???

[Luckylegs]

...and remember its always easier to clean on a stand with the bike running in gear so you dont have to spin the tyre by hand

[EJK]

Yep toothbrush. Use a soft one and plenty of toothpaste

Colgate with whitening formula works well. Gets all the black stuff. Don't forget to floss in between chains too.

[tigertim20]

use a tooth brush.

I use the wife's one...

[Jeeper]

Torpedo 7 sell one, fairly reasonably priced.

https://m.torpedo7.co.nz/products/T7TO4N0MC/title/torpedo7-motorcycle-chain-brush

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[EJK]

...and remember its always easier to clean on a stand with the bike running in gear so you dont have to spin the tyre by hand

Easy way to lose fingers.

Heard plenty of stories guy trying to clean the chain with a rag. Then rag got caught in sticky lube and dragged into sprockets taking his fingers with it.

Edit: Oh that was you :pinch:

[T.W.R]

...and remember its always easier to clean on a stand with the bike running in gear so you dont have to spin the tyre by hand

Many a word spoken in jest :laugh: remember a few years ago when someone here on KB did that exact thing :facepalm: even posted up the pics taken in A&E of the results :doh:

[caspernz]

I've got a Braun Oral B one I got from the dentist. It is electric and makes a much better job of chain cleaning than your common or garden variety manual toothbrush.

I find Colgate whitening toothpaste the best for getting into the hard to reach crevices.

Dont forget to floss after you brush!

Never mind the floss, rinse with mouthwash :2thumbsup

[EJK]

Or get a dog...

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Or a very large hamster?

[Honest Andy]

Many a word spoken in jest :laugh: remember a few years ago when someone here on KB did that exact thing :facepalm: even posted up the pics taken in A&E of the results :doh:

evolution in action...

[T.W.R]

evolution in action...

Yeah, I can't remember who it was now but they were quiet proud of their efforts :facepalm:
Probably the worst one was sniper and his spark plug incident :laugh: looked like someone had taken to his lip with a coring knife :clap:

[Mike.Gayner]

evolution in action...

Unless someone was cleaning their chain with their testicles I'm not sure this would affect natural selection.

[Luckylegs]

Yeah, I can't remember who it was now but they were quiet proud of their efforts :facepalm:
Probably the worst one was sniper and his spark plug incident :laugh: looked like someone had taken to his lip with a coring knife :clap:

Funny... it was me

[T.W.R]

Funny... it was me

:laugh: It was meaty, the thumb was a beaut :niceone:....were you trying to beat that guy in the states who took fingers off?

[HenryDorsetCase]

evolution in action...

not unless he is flossing his chain with his penis... you dont need fingers to breed

[Luckylegs]

not unless he is flossing his chain with his penis... you dont need fingers to breed

Meh, if id used my dick instead of my finger id have been buying a new chain and sprocket instead of visting the a&e.

[Honest Andy]

you dont need fingers to breed

well, sorta. You can ride better if you still have your fingers, and if you can't ride then how will you attract all the best sheilas :Punk:

[mrchips]

Who are these people spending so much time cleaning that they're putting off their riding? Cleaning a chain is a 5 minute job I can do after dinner.
Maybe, but I can think of better things to do after dinner.... a cup of tea & a nap on my lazy boy before coro street

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[HenryDorsetCase]

Many a word spoken in jest :laugh: remember a few years ago when someone here on KB did that exact thing :facepalm: even posted up the pics taken in A&E of the results :doh:

when I was a kid one of my schoolmates did exactly that too. Not pretty.

[T.W.R]

when I was a kid one of my schoolmates did exactly that too. Not pretty.

A guy I worked with held a xmas party at his home for friends & family, he was gunsmith along with few other other qualifications so had access to some interesting stuff to play with.
During the party he got rather pickled and some one had mentioned fireworks would have been good to entertain the kids :yes: he thought he'd go one better & some explosives detonators made an appearance....first couple went off without issue....the third one went off in his hand :facepalm: blew his index finger, ring finger, & most of his thumb off :sick: sort of killed the party in a big way :laugh:

[Moise]

...and remember its always easier to clean on a stand with the bike running in gear so you dont have to spin the tyre by hand
Perfect way to lose a few fingers or even worse. Just don't do it. Ever.

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[AllanB]

Perfect way to lose a few fingers or even worse. Just don't do it. Ever.

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At least not naked.

[GazzaH]

Or you'll get the sack

[Moise]

At least not naked.
Agreed!

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