Cleaning the chain?

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feliz · #11 Unread post by **feliz** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:03 am

I clean my chains probably once a year using kerosene and a 1" paint brush.

Nalian · #12 Unread post by **Nalian** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 1:34 pm

gsJack wrote:And yes, I do lube the chain with with bike in gear and motor running but you shouldn't. Just riding the bike is more dangerous than chain lubing.

Is lubing with it running really much of a concern other than lube flinging off? (and obv keeping the can away while you do it). Most accidents I know of are only cleaning with it in gear and running, then making the fun mistake of getting your fingers near the moving chain..

SBK15 · #13 Unread post by **SBK15** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 2:54 pm

I got this for christmas, it's actually been REALLY usefull.

It's called the "Grunge Brush"
http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=52 ... UC_31-7121

intotherain · Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:10 pm

SBK15 wrote:I got this for christmas, it's actually been REALLY usefull.

It's called the "Grunge Brush"
http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1=52 ... UC_31-7121

That thing sucks, mine broke on the 5th cleaning.

I clean my chain every 400 miles and more often if I rode in rain. I use a degrease to first clean the chain, then use a chain lube to lube 'er up.