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What is the cheapest and easiest way to remove grease off of a bicycle chain? |
I heard kerosene works great, but i don't know where to get it. The stuff at the bike store is too expensive, $12 for a little tube! Do what smart shop mechanics do to clean their chain: Remove the chain and put it in an empty two-liter plastic soda bottle. Fill it with a 4-1 mixture of water and Simple Green (a biodegradable citrus degreaser). Put the chain in the neck of the bottle, cap it, shake it vigourously for a few minutes, then let it sit for a half-hour. Meanwhile, use more Simple Green and a good toothbrush to scrub your cogs and chainrings down. Then just cut the top off the bottle, remove the chain, wipe it down, put it on the bike and lube it up. Auto parts store and get a can of Gunk. You said cheapest and easiest.. Gasoline (even though the price is quite high) is probably the easiest.. take the chain off and dunk it in gasoline and swish it back and forth or with a small brush.. brush it in the gasoline and the grease will come off. Do not use any petroleum based product... if money is your issue, try Dawn dishwashing detergent and water. Make sure you dry the chain thoroughly immediately afterward, and re lube it with proper chain lube (NOT WD-40). Good luck and ride safe! try spraying some brake or carb cleaner on it. dishsoap & hot water in a spray bottle spray on wipe off with a rag 30 yrs,of bike building |
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