The only way I'm able to get my chain really clean seems to be the parts washer. I'd love to be made aware of a good degreaser that I could spray on then wash away with all the muck. Simple Green at 100% is not cutting it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Good degreaser for cleaning chain?
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I don't think I would worry too much about kerosene swelling most higher end rings.
But kerosene lacks a bit as a good degreaser with some of the cosomolene type gunk mfg's are putting on new chains these days.
I have found Castrol Super Clean to be a great degreaser, however it is fairly powerful stuff and you wouldn't want to soak a ring in it overnight. A good nitrile or viton ring might make out just fine, but maybe not....havn't tested it.
But if you spray it on your chain, scrub it well with a nylon brush, then wash it off well you should be good to go.
And of course use the proper lube when done (wink).
But kerosene lacks a bit as a good degreaser with some of the cosomolene type gunk mfg's are putting on new chains these days.
I have found Castrol Super Clean to be a great degreaser, however it is fairly powerful stuff and you wouldn't want to soak a ring in it overnight. A good nitrile or viton ring might make out just fine, but maybe not....havn't tested it.
But if you spray it on your chain, scrub it well with a nylon brush, then wash it off well you should be good to go.
And of course use the proper lube when done (wink).
I've always used Kerosene, but don't run O ring chains. I don't need to do it that often though, usually use 'muc off' type rinse off type cleaners on the bike/chain, then a spray with WD40 to stop rust. If I want to use kerosens I remove the chain, put it in a biscuit tin and pour over kerosene and use a stiff brush, several changes of kerosene until it stops turning black.
01KX250Rider
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Spectro...Metal Parts cleaner! that stuff is straight from God. Cleans anything off metal...super powerful spray (look away when spraying), give it a try, makes old plugs run like new too... :-)
Bullwinkle58
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bcVulcan said:
You ruined your chain! You should never use a penetrating oil (wd-40) on an o-ring chain! Use only chain lube that is safe for o-ring chains. A penetrating oil will wash out all the factory lube that is sealed between the o-rings, dramatically shortening the life of the chain.
The only maintenance an o-ring chain requires is keeping it adjusted to the proper tension, and applying o-ring safe lube (that won't wash out the factory lube) to prevent rust. If you want to clean it, wipe it with a rag. Keep in mind, cleaning an o-ring chain is for aesthetic purposes only.
Bullwinkle you make a good point a I respect your opinioin. However, after witnessing this debate many many times on other forums along with my experience, I've come to the conclusion that WD-40 is not only the easiest way to maintain an O-ring chain but they last as long as chains treated in any other manor. I'm sure some will disagree with me but that's one reason I come here. To listen to other opinions. :thumb:
