cleaning rear sprockets

[Warren]

whats the best way of cleaning a rear sprocket ?
its currently off the bike (im changing the tyres )
it is caked in muck , im thinking soaking it in white spirit . . . is this a good idea ? or are there easier ways

(i tried using muck - off , but its not doing anything to this caked on goodness)

cheers again guys

[Balky001]

if it's already off the bike have you considered buying a new one, they are pretty cheaper. Otherwise a good soaking a parafin and some elbow grease should work!

[jonboy]

If it's badly corroded (as opposed to just grease) then stick one of those wire brush attachments on to a power drill and just run it all over (though if it's gold anodised then this will tarnish badly). Then get out your tube of Autosol and mix it with a large dollop of elbow grease.


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[Warren]

ok, i was hoping to replace the elbow grease with something

[Iansv]

I gave up when i tried to clean mine when it was off after the accident.... Need a new one soon anyway :lol:

[jonboy]

ok, i was hoping to replace the elbow grease with something

That's what the power drill is for. :roll: :wink:


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[Balky001]

ok, i was hoping to replace the elbow grease with something

Well, if you can get hold of some caustic soda, you could just leave it. But handle with (extreme) care

[Jabba]

Then get out your tube of Anusol and mix it with a large dollop of elbow grease.

This, you mean?:

http://www.pharmacy2u.co.uk/assets/product_images/detail/AnusolOintment.jpg

[jonboy]

Yes that's the stuff, gets rid of piles of crap.


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[Balky001]

Yes that's the stuff, gets rid of piles of crap.


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Does it work on O-rings too?

[Warren]

i dunno, but its good for a lube too

[jonboy]

I obviously live a very sheltered life! :lol:


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[Jabba]

i dunno, but its good for a lube too

Chains, you mean?

[chazzyb]

i dunno, but its good for a lube too

Ah, that explains the 'Dirty Romford' under your avatar!

[Iansv]

It wasn't that dirty before he moved there :lol:

[Warren]

just done some experiment
divided my sprocket into four's
1st quater - used industrial degreaser and hot water
2nd quater - used muck off and hot water
3rd parafin
4th WD40

WD40 was the easiest.

spray plenty on dry - then use kitchen roll to remove the wd40 - the muck comes with it.
2 or three wipes brings it up spotless.

BUT - dont use water - it just spreads the WD40 and muck everywhere.

so in future - you know how to do it :)
im quite proud of myself for making a posative contribution to this site :) :) :)

i now have a spotless sprocket and chain :) :) :) along with new drum brake shoes and a new rear tyre and a shiny clean back wheel :) :) :)

till i use it through winter again (my 125cc)

[Jabba]

Nice one :thumbsup:

i now have a spotless sprocket and chain :) :) :) along with new drum brake shoes and a new rear tyre and a shiny clean back wheel :) :) :)

Thought that CBRs had disks? :lol:

[Warren]

naah it was me GS125 - ol trusty - who has now developed a fault with the electrics - and im confident wont pass an MOT next month.

[Jabba]

Sell it now and use the CBR over winter - see'll come through just fine due to the legendary Honda build quality :thumbsup:

[Warren]

600cc = more petrol money, more cleaning, more chance of some bugger pulling out on me and wrecking it.

[Stig]

I found that dumping it in a bowl of acid is the easiest way :wink: :wink:

[chazzyb]

I found that dumping in a bowl of acid is the easiest way :wink: :wink:

Watch out for the splash-back. :shock:

[Stig]

I found that dumping in a bowl of acid is the easiest way :wink: :wink:

Watch out for the splash-back. :shock:

Yeah and the bowls don't seem to last that long either :roll: :?

[embee]

just done some experiment
divided my sprocket into four's..............


........that's going to run a bit rough I reckon. :roll:

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[jambo]

just to throw my 2c in, I always give the sprockets a quick spray with the chain cleaner when I'm doing the chain. Also a quick spray on the swing arm does wonders for the chain lube and muck stuck to it.
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