Cleaning chain with kerosine?

[DJK]

I got a gallon at Ace Hardware in the camping section, thanks for the ideas.

[Viirin]

do you need to take the chain off or do you just run it over the chain?

[blaine]

Originally Posted by Viirin

do you need to take the chain off or do you just run it over the chain?

I always put some on a rag and wipe the chain down thoroughly.Just be careful not to jam your fingers between the chain & sprocket.It is easier to do with the rear wheel off the ground and the bike in neutral,so you can rotate the rear wheel slowly while cleaning & lubricating the chain.
:rawk:

[Viirin]

ah cool because taking it off is a pain in the ass

[mole2]

Originally Posted by blaine

I always put some on a rag and wipe the chain down thoroughly. Just be careful not to jam your fingers between the chain & sprocket.It is easier to do with the rear wheel off the ground and the bike in neutral,so you can rotate the rear wheel slowly while cleaning & lubricating the chain.
:rawk:

Hmmmmm... Now how do you know that Blaine? :retard: LOL

[blaine]

Originally Posted by mole2

Hmmmmm... Now how do you know that Blaine? :retard: LOL

Lets just say "been there,done that". :biggrin: :poke2:

[Water Warrior 2]

With the rear wheel off the ground it is easy to rotate the wheel and use a small paint brush to clean the chain. Wipe off excess after you are done. Let dry for a while or go for a short ride to fling off remainder of kerosene. Then apply fresh chain lube. That is my method anyway. Also pick up a large shallow aluminum pan to put under the bike while cleaning. A big cookie sheet would work well too.
For the really hardy souls don't forget to check out the front sprocket area for build up of mung and chain lube. Take off the front sprocket cover and be prepared for a mess to clean up. Lottsa fun.

[blaine]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

Let dry for a while or go for a short ride to fling off remainder of kerosene.

What,get kerosene all over my nice clean,shiny bike?Not a chance!!
:poke2: :biggrin:

[mrlmd1]

We keep telling you guys -- Dupont Teflon Spray Lube --- no mess, no fuss. Clean the chain one time, then use the spray and you don't have to keep doing that.

[blaine]

Originally Posted by mrlmd1

We keep telling you guys -- Dupont Teflon Spray Lube --- no mess, no fuss. Clean the chain one time, then use the spray and you don't have to keep doing that.

Or,get a bike with belt drive. :neener: