Cleaning a chain (again?)
10-09-14 | 03:56 PM
#28
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10-10-14 | 04:03 PM
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What is good oil for lubricate the chain. I have put one used chain on my bike. I take out from bike i have for parts, The links is working but the chain have rust because is was outside. Is okay to use w40 to clean the chain?
10-11-14 | 07:28 AM
#31
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I rotate 3 chains. Easy to have one ready to install, stored in a zip lock bag all oiled and ready.
I oil whenever it looks dirty on the bike, and always wipe "dry." Usually about every 100 miles or so, and remove for cleaning/reoiling about once a month (every 800-1000 miles).
My chains and sprockets last almost forever, using cheap KMC chains.
Yes, I sometimes overdo maintenance, but I like it.
I oil whenever it looks dirty on the bike, and always wipe "dry." Usually about every 100 miles or so, and remove for cleaning/reoiling about once a month (every 800-1000 miles).
My chains and sprockets last almost forever, using cheap KMC chains.
Yes, I sometimes overdo maintenance, but I like it.
10-11-14 | 07:29 AM
#32
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From: North Aurora, IL
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Under this use - any chain saw bar oil would be a good choice.
10-11-14 | 09:31 PM
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WD-40 is an expensive way to clean grease from a chain - better to use mineral spirits. Neither WD-40 nor pretty much anything else will remove rust from a chain. The rust itself will not affect the chain very much unless it keeps the links from moving smoothly, and in that case it's best just to throw it away.
10-12-14 | 06:55 AM
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This thread inspired me to look at the chain on my main commuting bike last night. Ick! I thought, OK, I could spend just a little time trying to clean it. Then I noticed it was very worn, much worse than I like to let my chains get. OK, time for a replacement, and quick. Well, once again, I dodged the need to clean it, but I'm disappointed in myself that I let the chain elongate so much.
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