Chain Cleaner

[ldnz]

I''m getting a bit sick of scrubbing the old chain with a toothbrush - does anyone know if something like a clip on chain cleaner exists?

Its a pain in the arse job, especially for those of us without centrestands or trackstands.

Cheers.

[CB ARGH]

Elbow grease is what you need, not sure where they sell it though.

[NZsarge]

Elbow grease is what you need.

I reckon, tryed Motul chain cleaner but had bugger all success, perhaps it can't deal with chain wax...

[Cajun]

<img src='http://fstg.motosport.com/motographics/images/products/hardparts/tools/grungebrush.jpg'>

The Grunge Chain Brush

[NZsarge]

The Grunge Chain Brush

Oh oh...where does one get one?

[Cajun]

Oh oh...where does one get one?

no idea where to get in nz, but alot of people use them state side.

[NZsarge]

no idea where to get in nz, but alot of people use them state side.

Ok ,i'll have to have a hunt around to see if I can score one some where.

[NOMIS]

Sorry for hijacking .. but... I have a question. Is it ok to use brake cleaner on a chain????
I mean it gets rid of the build up pretty easy but just wondering if its okay to use not going to damage anything???? any body know?

OOPS I MEAN SOORRRYYY IDNZ not you SARGE lol

[oldrider]

I''m getting a bit sick of scrubbing the old chain with a toothbrush - does anyone know if something like a clip on chain cleaner exists?

Its a pain in the arse job, especially for those of us without centrestands or trackstands.

Cheers.

Apparently there is at least one clip on type chain cleaner available and I have one on order through a mate. (Duck 01)

He ordered a couple (From Germany) along with some other bling for our Tigers.

Don't know any details yet but when it arrives and I have tested it, I will put an evaluation on here for you. Cheers John.

[vifferman]

Sorry for hijacking .. but... I have a question. Is it ok to use brake cleaner on a chain????
There are two types of brake cleaner - the older type was acetone (or some other ketone) and was a bit harsh - I think it would eat the seals on an O-ring or X-ring chain. The newer ones are like drycleaning fluid, and might be OK, but I wouldn't use them. They'd dry things out too much. Stick with kero.

I clean my chain by either spraying on kero or using an old paintbrush. I've got a 'doofer' (technical term) that sits below and behind the chain to stop the kero and chain lube going on the tyre or bike or concrete. It then runs down the channel into a plastic pot for disposal.
I really must make me a MkII version - the current one was made from kiwifruit pallet corner guard thingos (technical term), cut-up milk bottles, and scrap wood. The new one will be mostly plastic drain pipe bits.

[ldnz]

Brilliant.

How much do you sell them for?

I like the look of the grunge brush.

Also curious about the clip on cleaner.

Moral of the story - theres nothing easily available in New Zealand?




I clean my chain by either spraying on kero or using an old paintbrush. I've got a 'doofer' (technical term) that sits below and behind the chain to stop the kero and chain lube going on the tyre or bike or concrete. It then runs down the channel into a plastic pot for disposal.
I really must make me a MkII version - the current one was made from kiwifruit pallet corner guard thingos (technical term), cut-up milk bottles, and scrap wood. The new one will be mostly plastic drain pipe bits.

[Cajun]

there are tools like this

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/kettenmax-chain-cleaner/

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/motorcycle-chain-cleaner/moose-chain-cleaner.htm

[ldnz]

Yeah just came across the kettenmax one. The reviews not too flash.

Anyone used anything like that?

[NZsarge]

There are two types of brake cleaner - the older type was acetone (or some other ketone) and was a bit harsh - I think it would eat the seals on an O-ring or X-ring chain. The newer ones are like drycleaning fluid, and might be OK, but I wouldn't use them. They'd dry things out too much. Stick with kero.


What he said-fair call I reckon.

[Waxxa]

Scottoiler is the answer my man. No hassles

[ldnz]

Scottoiler is the answer my man. No hassles

Are they any use for cleaning?

Edit: Ok their site suggests no cleaning required, but in practice is that the case? Does continuous lube avoid buildup of crud? (Minds out of the gutter people...)

[oldrider]

Are they any use for cleaning?

Edit: Ok their site suggests no cleaning required, but in practice is that the case? Does continuous lube avoid buildup of crud? (Minds out of the gutter people...)

You want a hassle free chain oiler look here (www.Pro-oiler.com) far superior to Scott oilers! (IMHO)

If you want a NZ made oiler better than the Scott oiler, PM Pixie on KB.

If it really doesn't matter, go with a Scott oiler. :niceone:

Everything on a bike (that gets ridden) needs cleaning and checking at some time! :rolleyes: Cheers John.

[F5 Dave]

. . I've got a 'doofer' (technical term) that sits below and behind the chain to stop the kero and chain lube going on the tyre or bike or concrete. It then runs down the channel into a plastic pot for disposal.
. . .
You know the rules, pictures or it didn't happen.


. . . And drawings with complete Bill of material, work instructions, QA documents and test procedures.

[The Stranger]

There are two types of brake cleaner - the older type was acetone (or some other ketone) and was a bit harsh - I think it would eat the seals on an O-ring or X-ring chain. The newer ones are like drycleaning fluid, and might be OK, but I wouldn't use them. They'd dry things out too much. Stick with kero.


Brakes have rubber seals too.
I'd rather my chain seals screwed than my brake seals thanks.
Can't be that bad for the chain seals surely?

[F5 Dave]

You're not supposed to spray brake cleaner onto the seals, only the rotors, or when you have the brakes apart. Spectro call theirs 'Metal parts cleaner' probably for that reason. Great stuff too.

Hellishly expensive compared to kero.

[vifferman]

You know the rules, pictures or it didn't happen.


. . . And drawings with complete Bill of material, work instructions, QA documents and test procedures.
They're in here somewhere, under other chain cleaning threads.
It was too much work to drag them out of my attachments thingo.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=10072&d=1115453817

[vifferman]

Hellishly expensive compared to kero.
Not from SupaCrap.
And you can't use kero to clean the new carpet when you've accidentally tracked chain spooge indoors on the soles of your bike boots...:whistle:

Marvelous that is - like it never happened.:yes:

[1 Free Man]

I use WAX and GREASE REMOVER I buy from my local paint shop and a fingernail brush from the warehouse. W & G remover is ok with rubber (o-rings) and paint. Elbow grease is added to assist the W & G remover.;)

[ldnz]

Cheers for all the replies. I was looking for something nice and easy to clip on and just wheel the bike back and forth. Clearly being over optimistic :yes:

That said, the grunge brush could be an asset.

[vagrant]

They're in here somewhere, under other chain cleaning threads.
It was too much work to drag them out of my attachments thingo.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=10072&d=1115453817

Gee, I wish I had one of those things. Then I wouldn't have done this!!

Important lesson. Do not try to cheat and dry your bike chain with the engine running.:doh:

[ldnz]

That would have tingled

[Owl]

I use WAX and GREASE REMOVER I buy from my local paint shop and a fingernail brush from the warehouse. W & G remover is ok with rubber (o-rings) and paint. Elbow grease is added to assist the W & G remover.;)

Wrong dude! W & G remover will swell rubber and attack it. The only reason you think its ok is because the o-rings are wedged between steel plates. CRC also does a great job of cleaning a chain, until you split it and realize the grease inside the o-rings has been replaced by rust. Try Kerosene, it's less aggressive!

[Kornholio]

Is petrol OK then...doesnt sound like it... cleans the chain well tho :shifty:

[Owl]

Is petrol OK then...doesnt sound like it... cleans the chain well tho :shifty:

Sorry, that's worse than W & G!:msn-wink:

[Kornholio]

Sorry, that's worse than W & G!:msn-wink:

Chur bro :nono:

[scumdog]

Is petrol OK then...doesnt sound like it... cleans the chain well tho :shifty:

See my thread on 'petrol warning'....

[Radar]

Is petrol OK then...doesnt sound like it... cleans the chain well tho :shifty:

My mechanic says petrol and diesel should not be used, but kerosene is OK.

[F5 Dave]

They're in here somewhere, under other chain cleaning threads.
It was too much work to drag them out of my attachments thingo.
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=10072&d=1115453817

Hey look - it did happen!

agree about the carpet cleaning, magic, should relabel it & sell it as such.

Hmm. forget I said that, [pulls out small MIB flashy thing]

[1 Free Man]

Wrong dude! W & G remover will swell rubber and attack it. The only reason you think its ok is because the o-rings are wedged between steel plates. CRC also does a great job of cleaning a chain, until you split it and realize the grease inside the o-rings has been replaced by rust. Try Kerosene, it's less aggressive!

Fair comment. seems I've been fed a line of B/s Thanks for the heads up.