Chain Cleaner

**ldnz** · 28th July 2008, 08:46

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** · 28th July 2008, 08:49

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

**NZsarge** · 28th July 2008, 08:53

Originally Posted by StClingin

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** · 28th July 2008, 08:58

The Grunge Chain Brush

**NZsarge** · 28th July 2008, 09:00

Originally Posted by Cajun

The Grunge Chain Brush

Oh oh...where does one get one?

**Cajun** · 28th July 2008, 09:00

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Oh oh...where does one get one?

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

**NZsarge** · 28th July 2008, 09:07

Originally Posted by Cajun

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** · 28th July 2008, 09:59

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** · 28th July 2008, 10:21

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 28th July 2008, 11:02

Originally Posted by NOMIS

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** · 28th July 2008, 11:28

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?

Originally Posted by vifferman

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** · 28th July 2008, 11:38

there are tools like this

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

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/motor...in-cleaner.htm

**ldnz** · 28th July 2008, 11:44

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

Anyone used anything like that?

**NZsarge** · 28th July 2008, 11:56

Originally Posted by vifferman

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.