The "Best" Way To Clean A Chain?

I read on thumpertalk about this crazy method of cleaning a chain - you remove it from your bike and attach it to a drill and let it run through some kerosene for 30 mins. Thought I would finally give it a try, to see if it truly was the "best" way to clean a chain...

Here is the original post I read 2 years ago that inspired me to attempt this method of cleaning:

http://www.thumpertalk.com/topic/530387-proper-way-to-clean-an-oring-chain/pa...

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• how
• to
• clean
• chain
• dirtbike
• dirt
• bike
• motorcycle
• atv
• atc
• drive
• lube
• oring
• o-ring
• kerosene

[TheBicycleGeek]

Where did you buy kerosene?? Pls answer

[xhumeka]

@TheBicycleGeek any hardware store should have it. Canadian Tire for me, but Home Depot or the like should also have it.

[ACountryBoy4X4]

One way this would probably work better is if you used a deeper container and held a wire brush at the top of the sprocket.

[xhumeka]

@ACountryBoy4X4 that's a good idea...

[themadbuzzer]

can i use oil out of my dirt bike bike that is used to clean my chain?

[xhumeka]

@themadbuzzer that won't CLEAN it, but I know guys that lube their chain with recycled oil. Clean it with a stiff brush (toothbrush works great) and kerosene, then lube it with your old dirt bike oil.

[artsdomain]

how about a thumbs up for the dog not liking this method lol

[furiousgeorge00]

@x2b0y I hadn't thought of that but it looks like you and the dog did. Actually the biggest spark danger would be from the drill. Ever used a cordless drill in the dark? It's like a mini fireworks show. It's the vapours not the liquid that would be the danger from the Kerosene.

[whiskeyspray]

the dog stole the show

[SuperJamieellis]

you really think its going to work with tha much kerosene point less tacking it off the bike

[x2b0y]

With kerosene being a fuel source and there being various metal on metal contact and therefor the chance of a spark isn't this dangerous?

[BigCanOfBeans]

@artsdomain The dog knew best..

[sean2stroke]

@TheBicycleGeek its just home heating oil man im form ireland

[LightningMAS]

$50-$75 bucks get u a new chain.. GODDAMN. that is BINDED the fuck up

[sk8ter93778]

LOL THE DOG

[TheBicycleGeek]

@heavydiesel Ok, Thanks a lot man!