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Old 03-14-09 | 04:39 PM
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San Rensho
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Originally Posted by roadrider65
Arghh. One local pro bike tech says use Simple Green to clean my chain. Another local pro bike tech says don't ever use Simple Green. What's a newbie to do? Who do you believe?
Neither, never solvent clean your chain.

Wipe the chain with a rag after every use. Every few rides (3-10) use a small amount of oil, let it soak over night, wipe excess off at next ride.
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