spthomas Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 I replaced my chain and sprockets; I think I got everything back together OK and have the master linked rivet flared out enough so it won' back out, but not so far the metal would be cracked. But the chain is covered in grease- what is a good solvent or method to clean the excess without damaging the O-rings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Rutter Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Paraffin or any of the chain cleaners out there that are advertised as being safe for O-Ring chains. I've heard that WD40 isn't recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmj120 Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 I've used simple green for years - gets it clean without any ill affects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasonzilla Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Paraffin or any of the chain cleaners out there that are advertised as being safe for O-Ring chains. I've heard that WD40 isn't recommended. Really? I know people who lube their chains with WD40. It's the same people who use brake pad cleaner to clean their chains (DON'T do this), but still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spthomas Posted April 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 I got some Simple Green and got the outside of the chain cleaned up, but I'm still having some spots of the grease down in the chain flick off onto the tire side wall. Need to go find an old toothbrush and scrub more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Rutter Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Paraffin or any of the chain cleaners out there that are advertised as being safe for O-Ring chains. I've heard that WD40 isn't recommended. Really? I know people who lube their chains with WD40. It's the same people who use brake pad cleaner to clean their chains (DON'T do this), but still. Yeah, supposedly it penetrates the links and removes the grease inside, shortening the life of the chain. I used to pay for the fancy spray-on cans of chain cleaner, but they'd only last for a couple of goes before I'd have to go out and buy more. I've now got a big bottle of paraffin and decant some of that into a cup, then give the chain a good scrub with a toothbrush dipped into that, followed by a good clean with a rag dunked into it. Comes up pretty well and works out a lot cheaper than any of the spray cans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyrod Posted May 5, 2011 Report Share Posted May 5, 2011 Paraffin and a rag, if you really need to. In normal use it's a waste of time cleaning a chain unless it's collecting grit, as the lube flings off anyway and slowly cleans it. This comes from the manufacturers as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klavdy Posted May 6, 2011 Report Share Posted May 6, 2011 Kerosene or diesel on a rag. Clean motor oil will also work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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