Originally Posted by don_lee103
Well... yes I have but I have used WD40 and paper towels to wipe it down and it usually worked... but I hear people are just using soap and water but I'm really scared because Oil and Soap doesnt get along that much. (Wouldnt it rust?) Also, after you clean off all the dift from the casette, chain etc, do you put any grease on it?
WD40 is a strong solvent that will degrade lubricants, grease, etc. Unless you've got parts that are stuck together from corrosion there's no good reason to use this. Just a wee bit in the wrong place and you get slow breakdown of the lubricants your bike needs.
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