How often do you clean your chain?

[Gear Head]

Originally Posted by umairhashmi

Ive noticed the hardest part is getting the old gunk off the chain. I have a rear stand too and i was wondering if its a bad idea to just the chain and sprocket down with a pressure washer to get the extra grease off before cleaning and lubing it.

yea that does sound like a good idea!

[GT5000]

IDK bro but I will tell you later. But I have a friend that tried it today so I'll tell you how it comes out.

[Berserker]

Originally Posted by umairhashmi

Ive noticed the hardest part is getting the old gunk off the chain. I have a rear stand too and i was wondering if its a bad idea to just the chain and sprocket down with a pressure washer to get the extra grease off before cleaning and lubing it.

Bad idea...

1) Actually pushes dirt further into the o-rings pocket's
2) Bare metal and water don't mix.

[HANS]

Originally Posted by Berserker

Bad idea...

1) Actually pushes dirt further into the o-rings pocket's
2) Bare metal and water don't mix.

yeah they do......... it makes rust

[Gear Head]

well I meant like spray some degreaser or some kerosene and let it sit for a small amount of time then spray it off.

[HANS]

easiest thing is to use some sort of brush to really get the grime and grit off. i wouldnt suggest water on your chain.

[Gear Head]

tea I use a tooth brush and some WD-40 and go to town on the chain then I just water it down to get the excess dirt off and dry it.

[Rabbit_Racer]

Originally Posted by HANS

easiest thing is to use some sort of brush to really get the grime and grit off. i wouldnt suggest water on your chain.

But the water is only there till you get the dirt and grime off. Of course after that id lube up the chain again. Besides the chain gets water every time you ride it in the rain or go through puddles and stuff like that. Or even parked outside and it rains. I figured the power of the pressure washer would make the grime come out easily but i have never done that before.

[bigjoe87865]

Originally Posted by HANS

home depot or lowes last time i checked.

and the last time I checked those 2... (6 months ago..) they didnt have em...

[ChrisMia]

kerosene and a grunge brush.
i use wd-40 to remove any crap from my rim.

[HANS]

Originally Posted by bigjoe87865

and the last time I checked those 2... (6 months ago..) they didnt have em...

damn. last time i checked was about a year ago. guess i gotta go hunting and find out where. i would think they would still have it seeming as kerosene is used for like lamps and stuff like that??

[Gear Head]

How long do you guys take to clean the chain with no stand?

[keeb]

i have front and back stands.. takes like 10 minutes to clean and lube..

average twice a month i clean the chain and lube it..

[Gear Head]

Originally Posted by keeb

i have front and back stands.. takes like 10 minutes to clean and lube..

average twice a month i clean the chain and lube it..

Stands do wonders. It takes about 20min to clean and lube the chain.

[Hurc]

I clean my chain approx every 500 - 600 miles, but lube it after each ride.. I use kerosene and a tooth brush to clean it (I'm just anal like that, lol), and use Maxim chain wax.. just a note, don't hold a rag on the chain with the motor running and the tire spinning.. not a good Idea.. I know it sounds stupid and like nobody could EVER be that crazy.. but YEP, it happens.. not to me, mind you, but yep, it has happened.. just ask 4 finger Fred!!