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30-12-08, 12:57 PM

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165712

Do you think something like this would work on a motorbike chain?

husky03 · 30-12-08, 01:02 PM

nope-paint/tooth brush,rags-lube-job done-sometimes its better to stick to tried and proven methods that work.

Dave20046 · 30-12-08, 01:16 PM

shame, I would have had one. Don't think I've ever cleaned a chain

30-12-08, 01:31 PM

its easy, up on stand, spray cleaner+rotate wheel+agitate with brush=clean chain!!!

Dave20046 · 30-12-08, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arcdef

its easy, up on stand, spray cleaner+rotate wheel+agitate with brush=clean chain!!!

Not if you don't have a grab rail or a good fitting stand

30-12-08, 01:38 PM

best you invest in one!!! i got one for £15 new off ebay, fair enough its not the most solid thing but it was enough for me to clean the chain, no excuses at that price!

30-12-08, 02:01 PM

Aye to be fair i got a cup style stand for 17 quid at the nec this year. Friends laughed when they saw it, even the missus said i would drop the bike but ive managed to use it twice now and its bloody fab for cleaning the chain.

Dave20046 · 30-12-08, 02:21 PM

I've got a front and a back, but the SV's a bit wide so it's a faff to get on.

30-12-08, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyBrad

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165712

It was designed for bicycle chains, they are a lot smaller but it may work. Nothing wrong with the old fashion way though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by arcdef

best you invest in one!!!

+ 1, a rear paddock stand is a bikers best friend. You can do it without, just need a long drive way....

30-12-08, 04:33 PM

Cleaning chain:

Paraffin + brush then rag. Then chain lube then rag. Cuppa tea. Bit more chain lube. Done.

30-12-08, 12:57 PM	#1
AndyBrad Guest Posts: n/a	cleaning chain http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_165712 Do you think something like this would work on a motorbike chain?

30-12-08, 01:02 PM	#2
husky03 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,568	Re: cleaning chain nope-paint/tooth brush,rags-lube-job done-sometimes its better to stick to tried and proven methods that work.

30-12-08, 01:16 PM	#3
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: cleaning chain shame, I would have had one. Don't think I've ever cleaned a chain __________________

30-12-08, 01:31 PM	#4
arcdef Guest Posts: n/a	Re: cleaning chain its easy, up on stand, spray cleaner+rotate wheel+agitate with brush=clean chain!!!

30-12-08, 01:38 PM	#6
arcdef Guest Posts: n/a	Re: cleaning chain best you invest in one!!! i got one for £15 new off ebay, fair enough its not the most solid thing but it was enough for me to clean the chain, no excuses at that price!

30-12-08, 02:01 PM	#7
AndyBrad Guest Posts: n/a	Re: cleaning chain Aye to be fair i got a cup style stand for 17 quid at the nec this year. Friends laughed when they saw it, even the missus said i would drop the bike but ive managed to use it twice now and its bloody fab for cleaning the chain.

30-12-08, 02:21 PM	#8
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: cleaning chain I've got a front and a back, but the SV's a bit wide so it's a faff to get on. __________________

30-12-08, 04:33 PM	#10
Alpinestarhero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: cleaning chain Cleaning chain: Paraffin + brush then rag. Then chain lube then rag. Cuppa tea. Bit more chain lube. Done.

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