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09-02-06, 12:33 AM
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Best Thing to clean chain with?
Hi all,
have read the recent chain about a snapping chain, Scary!! I just wanted to check if Kerosene is the same or equivilant to parafin. Wanted to give my chain a once over and wondered whether parafin is going to get all the crap off. Also if anyone can suggest something better to clean the chain with i am up for suggestions. Thanks |
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09-02-06, 05:54 AM
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parafin is all i use. nail brush and a small pot and it takes about 10 mins to do the whole chain
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09-02-06, 10:16 AM
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Yep Parafin's fine, I have an old toothbrush but thinking of upgrading to a nail brush to save time
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09-02-06, 10:28 AM
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I use parafin and the wifes toothbrush. Give it a good wash afterwards and put it back (Toothbrush that is)
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09-02-06, 10:29 AM
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Also read somewhere that WD40 is good for cleaning the chain. Never tried it though as I use parafin as well.
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09-02-06, 11:17 AM
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It says kerosene in the manual.
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09-02-06, 11:30 AM
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There is nothing wrong with using WD40 to clean the chain, its just that Parafin is better and cheaper and its a perfect degreaser for the rest of the bike.
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09-02-06, 11:40 AM
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Soap, water and elbow grease!*
*This is not recommended. Anyone who follows this advice shouldn't have a motorcycle and should perhaps consider never leaving the house alone. |
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09-02-06, 11:52 AM
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09-02-06, 11:52 AM
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parafiin is ace it just all falls off...
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