KTM21 Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I recently got a spray from wurth called brake and chain cleaner and it was fantastic at removing grime from the chain. But 500ml went so quick. Seen as it can be used on brakes aswell as chains, could you just use standard brake cleaner to clean a motorcycle chain. The wurth brake and chain is about £9 for 500ml but on ebay you can get 6 x 600ml cans of hycote brake cleaner for £17. Even if it's not as good as the wurth one, I'll have enough of it to do a good job. Also I've got a standard roller chain so I don't have to worry about o-rings etc. So can you use standard brake cleaner to clean a motorcycle chain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuktuk Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I use this stuffhttp://www.diy.com/departments/bq-paraf ... 116_BQ.prd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_stu Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I use paraffin too, and an old work places branded t shirt (that'll teach them to make me redundant! Lol)Cheap as chips down your local DIY store (support the local family shop!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 whats this chain thing you speak of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 whats this chain thing you speak of Don't you start!! Annoyingly as my rear wheel was off to fix a puncture I have to adjust teh chain AGAIN!! arghghghghghgh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 belt drive for me im glad to say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTM21 Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 I use this stuffhttp://www.diy.com/departments/bq-paraf ... 116_BQ.prd I probably will just end up using this from now on as my dad already has some, shame you cant spray it on though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuktuk Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Small pot and toothbrush or similar... bit of elbow grease and jobs a good'un. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 whats this chain thing you speak of Don't you start!! Annoyingly as my rear wheel was off to fix a puncture I have to adjust teh chain AGAIN!! arghghghghghgh Y'big wuss, chain adjustments are as simple as it gets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fq-craigus Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Brake cleaner no, it will dry up o-rings the stuff you have will be kind to o-rings. How ever i have just had a thought what about carb cleaner?........ Thats kind to o-rings However i use parrafin its great at cleaning grease and grime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigup Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 (edited) i use paraffin or petrol to clean chains, works fine and alot cheaper than aerosols Edited February 12, 2016 by bigup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Y'big wuss, chain adjustments are as simple as it gets It's more the fact this is the third time in a month due to various things... and the first time I broke all my thigh mussels by doing about 8 million squats without warming up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RantMachine Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 The chain on my old Lexmoto needed adjusting on a weekly basis, towards the end of its life it was more like once per ride... and then the Lextek chain I got as a replacement needed adjusting MID ride sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 The chain on my old Lexmoto needed adjusting on a weekly basis, towards the end of its life it was more like once per ride... and then the Lextek chain I got as a replacement needed adjusting MID ride sometimes cant beat a bit of chinese quality parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 whats this chain thing you speak of Don't you start!! Annoyingly as my rear wheel was off to fix a puncture I have to adjust teh chain AGAIN!! arghghghghghgh You meant they did not adjust it on refitting after the repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTM21 Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 So what are you guys using to lube the chain the then? I'm using wurth dry chain lube but I don't think it's much good, my chain has actually developed light surface rust since I started using it. What are some good 'wet' chain lubes that don't cost a fortune? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 I've used Wurth dry lube and it's fine so long as the chain is nice and warm. Otherwise it solidifies on contact and doesn't seep in.I use Castrol Racing chain lube nowadays - works a treat and doesn't fling much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningman Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Gear oil. Little and often. Cheap as chips and a litre lasts you a long long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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