How to clean chains at low cost

in blurtrides •  4 years ago 

Ingredients: Kerosene and gear oil.

  1. First put kerosene in the chain.
  2. Remove the chain with a cloth.
  3. Pour the kerosene back into the chain.
  4. Rub the whole chain with the old toothbrush of the house from all sides.
  5. Wipe the chain well again with 1 cloth.
  6. Wait 15-20 minutes for the kerosene to dry.

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  1. This time put a little gear oil on the chain.
  2. Turn the rear wheel a little so that the gear oil goes evenly throughout the chain.
  3. Wait another 15-20 minutes so that the gear oil can go all over the chain.
  4. Lightly wipe the chain again with a cloth so that there are no extra lube in the chain.
  5. Clean and sanitize the chain at a minimum of 500 km.

Now let's ride the bike to see how smooth it is. Your mileage and barbeque acceleration and barbeque and chain sprocket's life will go out.

Note:

  1. Do not use in WD40 chain. For those whose chains and rings are forbidden at once.
  2. Gear Oil's Grade: SAE140. SAE90 grade watch is very thin and does not stay in the chain for long.
  3. If the chain is hot, the cleaning will be faster, so if you can, you can start cleaning by riding the bike.
  4. Avoid using grease if possible. Because the grease can't reach all parts of the chain and catches a lot of dirt.
  5. Not applicable for those who use aftermarket chain cleaner and chain lube. But in my experience this low cost kerosene and gear oil from the aftermarket product is more effective.
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