Originally Posted by Mchaz
That's why you only apply 1 drop on each bushing, and wipe the chain down afterwards. The oil is in the chain where it needs to be, and not on the sides collecting dirt. A lot of people here swear by motor oil/motor oil concoctions.
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You also need a pack of the big fuzzy pipe cleaners. These are found in the decorating/hobby section in big retail outlets. Not only should you wipe the chain down with a rag to remove all the excess oil on the external parts of the chain but inside the links as well. Simply bend a pipe cleaner to make it double thickness and run it through each link. It will remove all the crud as well as the excess oil. When using bar and chain oil you should apply it and allow it to soak in several hours or overnight before cleaning off all the excess oil.