Originally Posted by
maddmaxx
I still think that chain degreaser moves dirt from the outside of the chain to the inside. A wipe with a rag or a brushing with a stiff brush removes dirt from the outside of the chain. An occasional lube with fresh lube every now and then..........no need to change the oil and filter.
I like this theory. In the summer I use a "dry" lube and it stays clean. In the winter it gets real grungy, but if I clean it, the dirt's back by the time I ride to the end of the driveway. So what's the point?