I don't have the tools to do this. Hence the chain stays on the bike.


@ BCRider....

Your guess is correct, I'm not a MechE. What tool specifically do you recommend and is there an on-the-cheap version. My bike is probably worth $30 on a good day, so it doesn't make sense to spend $30 on a chain cleaning tool. I'm aware that I'm running on a cost-benefit curve where the cost of wasted solvent is quickly approaching the cost of the cleaning tool.