How to clean the chain?

[s4dreamer]

Sorry for being a noob. How to clean the chain? As in... which part of the chain? Is there a special solution to clean the chain?

 

And... how often must I clean the chain on my bike?

[willkhc]

well you could use degreaser or wd 40 to spray on it. Then use rags or unwanted cloths to wipe. Later on put chain lube for chain. You can clean the whole chain ? up to u

[squashy]

I cleaned my chain using Kerosene (best and cheap). Brushed the kerosene using an unwanted toothbrush and then wiped it off using unwanted rag. I even rinse it with water and dry it after that. When I am done with the cleaning, I then rode my bike ard to warmth up the chain then after I will apply chain lube.

[Xentrino]

I cleaned my chain using diesel. jack up ur bike and allow ur back wheel to rotate, using the brush & diesel to clean ur chain until all u can see the orginal colour of ur chain, den use a unwanted rag to wipe until ur chain shines. I also rinise it with clean water and dry it with a rag, allow ur chain to warm up ( start ur engine, engage to gear 1 allow the wheel to move but don't open the throttle, this will help to remove some unwanted water ) lastly wash ur bike first because ur rim will be dirty when u are washing ur chain. last but nt least i used chain wax. To use it Preheat ur chain with a 5 mins ride, jack up ur bike if u are using side stand only orelse u can place ur bike with main stand so that the wheel can rotate freely. Rotate the wheel and spray chain wax liberally onto chain and avoid over saturation. IMPORTANT : allow spray to 'set up' for 10-15mins.

[mechanic400]

can you tell me what jack you use? I have a TA150.

[s4dreamer]

So, do I clean the chain when it's cold? I have GT85 at home...

[Aalex82]

well you could use degreaser or wd 40 to spray on it. Then use rags or unwanted cloths to wipe. Later on put chain lube for chain. You can clean the whole chain ? up to u

 

be careful when using WD40 or degreaser..

some degreaser will damage yr oil seal for O-rings or X-rings chains..

[Xentrino]

can you tell me what jack you use? I have a TA150.

 

erm i am using car jack, every car or lorry have 1, u can use it

[Wayang]

I cleaned my chain using diesel. jack up ur bike and allow ur back wheel to rotate, using the brush & diesel to clean ur chain until all u can see the orginal colour of ur chain, den use a unwanted rag to wipe until ur chain shines. I also rinise it with clean water and dry it with a rag, allow ur chain to warm up ( start ur engine, engage to gear 1 allow the wheel to move but don't open the throttle, this will help to remove some unwanted water ) lastly wash ur bike first because ur rim will be dirty when u are washing ur chain. last but nt least i used chain wax. To use it Preheat ur chain with a 5 mins ride, jack up ur bike if u are using side stand only orelse u can place ur bike with main stand so that the wheel can rotate freely. Rotate the wheel and spray chain wax liberally onto chain and avoid over saturation. IMPORTANT : allow spray to 'set up' for 10-15mins.

 

haha.. nice one bro.. were u lookin at the instructions on a bottle of chainwax when u typed the last part ?

[Aalex82]

haha.. nice one bro.. were u lookin at the instructions on a bottle of chainwax when u typed the last part ?

 

i think i even noe wat brand is that..

maxima chain wax..

[sikonesis]

something you might want to use:

kettenmax chain cleaner

[Xentrino]

haha.. nice one bro.. were u lookin at the instructions on a bottle of chainwax when u typed the last part ?

 

haha ya, but is my frd teach me how to wash it 1.

 

kettenmax chain cleaner

too expensive for me to wash every mth diesel cheaper 1L can use twice ^^