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29-05-05, 05:57 PM

Whats the best way to clean my chain? and am i right in thinking i should be using kerosine?

My first attempt to clean my chain so speak very slowly and clearly cos i'm a bit thick

Thanks

29-05-05, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by e.d.

Whats the best way to clean my chain? and am i right in thinking i should be using kerosine?

Yup (except we call it 'Paraffin' in this country)

29-05-05, 06:31 PM

I done mine today for the first time

, my bikes done 1500 miles but the chain looked like it had done 15,000. i Used brake cleaner then muc-off, worked really well but i did use a full can of brake cleaner and i dont think its cheap (i get mine free

). Might try the parafin next time

29-05-05, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloggsy

Quote:

Originally Posted by e.d.

Whats the best way to clean my chain? and am i right in thinking i should be using kerosine?

Yup (except we call it 'Paraffin' in this country)

Well my dad doesn't he called it kerosine when i asked him if he had any

29-05-05, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by e.d.

Well my dad doesn't he called it kerosine when i asked him if he had any

Is he involved in aviation or is he Mercan? I think jet fuel is called kerosene rather than paraffin. Mind you, the stuff I bought in B&Q is labelled as 'parasene'.

29-05-05, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by chazzyb

Quote:

Originally Posted by e.d.

Well my dad doesn't he called it kerosine when i asked him if he had any

Is he involved in aviation or is he Mercan? I think jet fuel is called kerosene rather than paraffin. Mind you, the stuff I bought in B&Q is labelled as 'parasene'.

No, but he does always call things by names that no one else uses. I think he may just be mad

29-05-05, 07:35 PM

it's all the same stuff really, just the viscosity is different

embee · 29-05-05, 07:57 PM

Yep, paraffin's the stuff (or whatever you choose to call it

). Usually around £3 for 4 lts, so pretty cost effective.

Main thing to be aware of is that it degreases it and dries off pretty effectively, so exposes the chain to moisture and rust. It's important you treat the chain soon after it has dried off.

Scottoiler (or equivalent) is the real answer

.

29-05-05, 08:39 PM

Oh and kerosine and paraffin is different as one is used in aviation has a very low flash point and is difficult to get ( I can), the other is a fuel used for heating and such. They both clean the chain just fine though the kerosine seems to do a little bitter job. The best trick is if you get a chance, is remove the back wheel, or loosen the chain off completley, then leave it soak in some. Maybe over night. This will mean the kerosine gets in the links and loosens all the cack and old oil out. Then once it is all cleaned warm the chain up with a 20 min ride and then lube it. This will help the loob bond more ready for your next ride, leave standing for a while once its loobed.

Biker Biggles · 29-05-05, 09:03 PM

I wouldnt do any of that.Solvents can be bad for the O rings in chains,so I just put oil on mine.This cleans the crud off and lubricates the chain.Better still get a chain oiler.

29-05-05, 05:57 PM	#1
diamond Guest Posts: n/a	Chain cleaning Whats the best way to clean my chain? and am i right in thinking i should be using kerosine? My first attempt to clean my chain so speak very slowly and clearly cos i'm a bit thick Thanks

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29-05-05, 06:31 PM	#3
A-jay Guest Posts: n/a	I done mine today for the first time , my bikes done 1500 miles but the chain looked like it had done 15,000. i Used brake cleaner then muc-off, worked really well but i did use a full can of brake cleaner and i dont think its cheap (i get mine free ). Might try the parafin next time

29-05-05, 07:35 PM	#7
mr&mrs_sv Guest Posts: n/a	it's all the same stuff really, just the viscosity is different

29-05-05, 07:57 PM	#8
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,801	Yep, paraffin's the stuff (or whatever you choose to call it ). Usually around £3 for 4 lts, so pretty cost effective. Main thing to be aware of is that it degreases it and dries off pretty effectively, so exposes the chain to moisture and rust. It's important you treat the chain soon after it has dried off. Scottoiler (or equivalent) is the real answer .

29-05-05, 08:39 PM	#9
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Oh and kerosine and paraffin is different as one is used in aviation has a very low flash point and is difficult to get ( I can), the other is a fuel used for heating and such. They both clean the chain just fine though the kerosine seems to do a little bitter job. The best trick is if you get a chance, is remove the back wheel, or loosen the chain off completley, then leave it soak in some. Maybe over night. This will mean the kerosine gets in the links and loosens all the cack and old oil out. Then once it is all cleaned warm the chain up with a 20 min ride and then lube it. This will help the loob bond more ready for your next ride, leave standing for a while once its loobed.

29-05-05, 09:03 PM	#10
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,069	I wouldnt do any of that.Solvents can be bad for the O rings in chains,so I just put oil on mine.This cleans the crud off and lubricates the chain.Better still get a chain oiler.