Cleaning My Chain

So I was looking how to clean my chain, and I came across a method of coating my chain with wd40 and which breaks down the grease then cutting a bath towl in half then using 1 half to clean the chain then using the other half to dry clean, then lube it up any truth in this?
Thanks snail

 

what's wrong with using a washing machine or dishwasher???

only joking!!!!

 

Ok sweet, thanks.

 

ooo chain cleaning and maintance is something ive managed to become an expert in recently haha, just shell out get some muc off chain cleaner and lube, its about 16 quid for both from halfords, warm the chain up (excuse for a ride) then librally coat the chain in cleaner, i found a toothbrush works well or buy a chain cleaning brush off ebay for about 4 quid. and scrub the litthe fecker. rinse with clean cold (not warm) water and reapply cleaner and repeat untill shiney, then dry off with a nice non fluffy towel (tea towel works well) and applie lube (insert childish giggle here) and away you go bud. alternatively swing by my place one saturday ill be happy to help you clean it bud im only down the road in ashford

 

hmmm time to open a debate...many moons ago i heard wd40 was actually harmful to rubber over a period of time assuming this to be true would it not be detrimental to the health of the rubber o rings in your chain and thus shorten its life thereby counter acting the requirement to carry out maintenance in the first instance?

but i found this argument going on elsewhere and although his test seems valid he doesnt then leave the ring in the open air for a period to see if that has a follow on reaction ....now dont get me wrong im NOT saying wd40 IS harmful im just putting forward an age old debate.
http://www.thumpertalk.com/topic/534631-does-wd40-hurt-o-rings-a-test/

 

My friend uses WD and swears by it and had no problems yet, myself however im a little more edgy then most and i figure id rather plump up the dough for the proper jobbie

 

Im going to try a method friday as my paddock stand arrived today, not sure which one though, either way its getting cleaned. Thanks everyone for the advice

 

Having read of your recent adventure can I suggest one of these?


Okay, on a more serious note I use a combination of paraffin, water and a toothbrush. Gets it very shiny and clean. Then I cover it in fresh chain lube. Messy job but works for me.

 

I love this forum.
Actually laughed so hard

 

I wouldn,t use a toothbrush on an o ring chain, just use a soft brush/paintbrush. Don,t waste money on nuc off etc., use neat paraffin to remove all grease and crud. Finish off with a terry towel soaked in brake cleaner to get the chain completely dry. I then use mucoff ptfe dry lube on the rollers and the o rings. Had over 25,000 miles outta my last did chain.

 

i too use paraffin on my chain with a brush though cos its can get into the nooks and crannies. it doesnt break down the rubber in the o ring either you can buy 5 litres of the stuff and it lasts for years. good quality lube is important. i like the castrol stuff myself but its each to their own

 

Just as an aside "where" do you now buy paraffin from? I used to buy it from a good old service station or ironmongers shop!!! remember those
where now????

 

B&Q sell it in 5ltr containers. That is where I got my last lot. Normally in the gardening section.

 

Cheers Paul

 

That'll be right buying stuff for your Honda in the gardening section!

 

Hahah yeah seems a vaild point to me

 

Pfffft, and this was all I could find when googling Triumphs latest stuff

 

No don't like them, they've A Honda look about them " Pants "