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Originally Posted by Alvis
I'm going to try the kerosene on the chain. The rust is all over, but doesn't look deep and pitting. Also have some steel wool I can use. About 5K miles on the bike.
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Surface rust really does not harm a chain. If there is no rust on the rollers or the teeth of the sprockets, a light rinse with kero, mineral spirits (kero without the smell), diesel fuel or even WD 40 is all you need. Anything else (brush, steel wool, etc.) is likely to accomplish nothing really useful and probably will create a REAL mess on adjacent parts......and YOU.
Wipe it, oil it and ride !!