Chain Cleaning

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Re: Chain Cleaning

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You don't get much cleaner than a brand new chain though do you (y)

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Re: Chain Cleaning

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Must be an Engineering thing Cav as I like a tidy bit of chain (lol)
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Re: Chain Cleaning

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Haha.. yeah I reckon so.

Nice way to slide your Carbon Fibre and Dymag's into the thread ;) (y) Touché
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Re: Chain Cleaning

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Chain whatting?

1500 miles and I've not given the chain a second thought... Muckspreader FTW.Image
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Re: Chain Cleaning

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Quite an interesting video.. looks at which cleaner penetrate past the seal and potentially compromise the lubricant beneath the seal

[video]https://youtu.be/UrEpAUi_QKA[/video]
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Re: Chain Cleaning

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I'm sure I saw this vid a couple days ago, I was surprised about the kerosene as that's what manufacturers recommend and I know use it too but it does penetrate through the seal!

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Re: Chain Cleaning

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Spudda's top tip....
Use an old plastic milk carton
Cut it so it fits behind the chain but leaves a reservoir to catch the crud and excess cleaner.
It protects your swing arm, wheel and tyre

I guess I need to show you a picture which I'll do at some point... (blush)
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Re: Chain Cleaning

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I just put an old dust sheet underneath the bike to be honest
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Re: Chain Cleaning

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I do the same as Cav. I use old towels.
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Re: Chain Cleaning

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Old cardboard does for me, always got some old boxes.
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Re: Chain Cleaning

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I'm really liking Spudda's suggestion, hate all that crud getting everywhere.
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Re: Chain Cleaning

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Re: Chain Cleaning

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if I ever clean a chain i'll try that
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Re: Chain Cleaning

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Spudda wrote:
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That's a cracking idea Spudda

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