How to clean new chain gunk off?

[///M+Busa]

Okay whats the best way to get this gunk off the frame and wheels that came off the new chain?

 

[Over_Easy]

Either WD-40 or Kerosene soaked disposable shop towels or strong paper towels. I use both depending on what part(s) I'm cleaning.

 

[omslaw]

(Over_Easy @ May 19 2007,22:53) Either WD-40 or Kerosene soaked disposable shop towels or strong paper towels.  I use both depending on what part(s) I'm cleaning.

+1

I'll usually grab the WD-40, but the K comes in handy, too.

 

[dmrowe]

There is a huge controversy over which works best, WD40 or Kerosene. Your owners manual says to use kerosene, not one of the chain manufacturers recommends WD40 as it drys out the O-rings. Check out these articles then make up your own mind.

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[NCBusa2001]

WD40. I have used this method for the past 19 years, without any ill effects.

IMHO,
Chris

 

[Chromed-n-Stretched]

WD-40 and the grunge brush,  its makes cleaning up the chain easy.
buy it here
http://www.amazon.com/Tool-Br....&sr=8-2

 

[Chromed-n-Stretched]

Aslo this stuff called "citrus clean" its the best degreaser i have ever used.  it litterally blast off the gunk.

i swear by it.  If you try it you will agree.  its expensive but its concentrated and well worth it,  it works on everything,  if you have a stain or unwanted grease anywhere it will take it out...period.

heres a link

www.citruscleanit.com

 

[Spudley]

Naaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh......you wanna get rid of chain "spit"

...........Plexus.......it impregnates the chain lube and lifts it like magic.  It also leaves the wheels looking shiny-bright !!!!!

Plexus baby, plexus........

Just keep turning the towel as you go........

"TRUST ME (NO REALLY)".......I've got gloss black wheels........Plexus.

 

[rc51ny]

Best thing I've found is good, old, stinky diesel fuel. It really is the same as kerosene, but I get it free as my brother runs a big farm. Yep, that's me--CHEEPO!

 

[///M+Busa]

Thanks!

 

[TXBusa05LE]

I'm going to start using this!

 

[TXBusa05LE]

and this!

 

[Revolution]

for the wheels spray wd-40 onto a rag and wipe clean.

 

[Justyntym]

(///M+Busa @ May 19 2007,20:43) Okay whats the best way to get this gunk off the frame and wheels that came off the new chain?

That's funny...I just put a new chain on yesterday, cleaned my bike went for a ride....ewwww.

That white sht went everywhere

 

[hillbilly]

Motorex chain cleaner is the best stuff I have ever tried. I have access to kerosene and diesel fuel and this is better as it's not oily or smelly. A little bit on a clean rag will clean your wheel and swingarm like new. It evaporates leaving a clean dry chain that is ready to be lubed.

 

[BA BUSA]

Spray some WD40 on a rag and get to cleanin'

 

[Mr. Anderson]

motorex 611 rocks! and the race lube is good stuff too!

 

[Frantik1]

Kerosene and a toothbrush for me. It kinda makes the toothbrush taste funny though.........

 

[Cykill]

I use this stuff called Citrus Blaster, got it at home depot, or lowes. Spray it on, hose it off

 

[dadofthree]

WD-40, Chain Wax, not going to the garage to see what it is. Silver can. The gunk on the chain runs of the chain and 24 hours later I have a clean and well lubed chain, with little to no sling.

Alright dayum it, Chain Guard Crystral Clear