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Old 04-06-2010, 09:31 AM   #1
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I typically clean my chain with kerosene, but the other day i was out. So I used Simple Green. It really worked great. I was kinda suprised. Then I put the Chain Wax on after the ride.

I never thought about a centerstand, but it would make lubing the chain much easier.

I've thought about the gloves, but I just use massive quantities of GoJo
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Old 04-06-2010, 09:36 AM   #2
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I typically clean my chain with kerosene, but the other day i was out. So I used Simple Green. It really worked great. I was kinda suprised. Then I put the Chain Wax on after the ride.

I never thought about a centerstand, but it would make lubing the chain much easier.

I've thought about the gloves, but I just use massive quantities of GoJo
Don't use WD40 as it displaces the grease in the O-Rings. I don't know about Simple Green, but I would say it might do the same thing. You should keep it away from aluminum as it apparently does nasty things.

Probably best to stick with Kerosene or an actual chain cleaning product.
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Old 04-06-2010, 09:38 AM   #3
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I typically clean my chain with kerosene, but the other day i was out. So I used Simple Green.

Azoomm told me about Simple Green and I found it worked really well too!
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Old 04-06-2010, 09:51 AM   #4
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Azoomm told me about Simple Green and I found it worked really well too!
I'm fanatical about clean chains. Well, about clean bikes in general...
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Old 04-06-2010, 03:09 PM   #5
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I'm fanatical about clean chains. Well, about clean bikes in general...
you'd hate my DRZ then...


chain is clean... but that's about it




I like the Bel Ray chain lube... goes on and dry's white... doesn't fling for shit... and it's easy to make sure you've got complete coverage.
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