Originally Posted by Sincitycycler
I think I over-oiled my chain a month ago and now my cassette is black and so is my chain.
My common sense says take the cassette off and let it soak in a bowl of brake cleaner? What is the preffered method?
I take the chain off, and clean it in kerosene. Then I take an old toothbrush and brush the cassette cogs with some kerosene, then use a rag and clean in between the cogs (like flossing your teeth).
I will use Simple Green on the bike frame and other parts, but not any place where there's grease. Grease and water just don't seem to mix well, so I don't like using anything that is water-based to clean those areas. It gets enough water on the rainy rides without my help.