How to clean your chain?

**turboduck** · 23rd October 2009, 20:32

Probably a really noob question but whats the best way to clean the chain?

I was just gonna get a rag and wipe off any old grease and respray some more, any better ideas??

**Kendog** · 23rd October 2009, 20:39

Originally Posted by turboduck

any better ideas??

Click 'Search'
Type 'Clean chain'
Click 'Go'

**Disco Dan** · 23rd October 2009, 21:01

Originally Posted by turboduck

Probably a really noob question but whats the best way to clean the chain?

I was just gonna get a rag and wipe off any old grease and respray some more, any better ideas??

I love this job on bikes... I always use an old toothbrush and turps and just go to town on it. Centre stand makes it easier and you can just slowly turn the wheel as you go, dont forget to clean the sprockets as you turn a bit each time. Then wipe off with a rag and let it dry proper before applying fresh lube. Very satisfying job.

**Maki** · 23rd October 2009, 22:27

Originally Posted by turboduck

Probably a really noob question but whats the best way to clean the chain?

I was just gonna get a rag and wipe off any old grease and respray some more, any better ideas??

Use a stand to lift the rear wheel off the ground. Use toothbrush and kerosene to clean old oil and dirt off chain. Once you have a lot of kero on there you can use a rag or whatever to wipe it off. Finish with your favorite chain oil and away you go...

**SARGE** · 23rd October 2009, 22:40

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**turboduck** · 24th October 2009, 06:36

Click 'Search'
Type 'Clean chain'
Click 'Go'

And what happens, does the forum clean my chain?

**turboduck** · 24th October 2009, 06:40

Thanks for the advice everyone.
I didnt know about kerosene as a chain cleaner, ill cruise down to bunnings today to get some.
No doubt it will be packed full of DIYers for the long weekend.

**dogsnbikes** · 24th October 2009, 07:25

Originally Posted by turboduck

Thanks for the advice everyone.
I didnt know about kerosene as a chain cleaner, ill cruise down to bunnings today to get some.
No doubt it will be packed full of DIYers for the long weekend.

Dont forget to remove your front sprocket cover and clean all the crap from behind it

**lukemillar** · 24th October 2009, 08:26

Originally Posted by Maki

Use a stand to lift the rear wheel off the ground. Use toothbrush and kerosene to clean old oil and dirt off chain. Once you have a lot of kero on there you can use a rag or whatever to wipe it off. Finish with your favorite chain oil and away you go...

This is what I do. Kerosene is great because you can get it at the local supermarket. I also use a dentures toothbrush which is about twice the size of a regular one bult also has a small brush for getting between the rollers on the back.

**klyong82** · 26th October 2009, 14:07

Just make sure you dont try to clean the chain with the bike in gear - if you wanna know why search the forum and you might see horror images of missing fingers etc..

**turboduck** · 27th October 2009, 19:16

Cleaned my chain on the weekend. Using kero it came up a treat. Gave the sprocket a good going over too.

Who would have thought that the number of teeth would have been stamped on the sprocket...

Does kero eat rubber??

**p.dath** · 27th October 2009, 20:20

Originally Posted by turboduck

Does kero eat rubber??

No.

10 chars.

**peasea** · 28th October 2009, 18:18

Originally Posted by turboduck

Probably a really noob question but whats the best way to clean the chain?

I was just gonna get a rag and wipe off any old grease and respray some more, any better ideas??

Get a belt?