chain wear

[s2ooz]

can anyone advise me the best way to get all the junk off my chain so I can re-lube it? someone suggested paraffin, but Im not sure.

its caked from my trip to spain with mud grease and grit.

[niggle]

Paraffin works fine, it won't damage the O-rings either.

[s2ooz]

Thanx I try it if it ever stops raining.

NB thanx Ted for the new Bike section, I have a new 'home'

[hertsbiker]

Paraffin, or white spirit. Never had any probs with spirit.

Anyone else find keeping the wheels clean is a b*stard?

C

[ZZR600]

Carl your not on your own for wheels , Ive found the best thing is gunk degreaser then wash them off and errm a coat of polish

>> Edited by ZZR600 on Monday 10th June 07:04

[gsxrblue]

Thats the good thing about black wheels

[nubbin]

Try "Muck-off" and a small brush - it's for push bikes, but it's fantastically effective.

[bikerkeith]

I use paraffin for wheels and chain. Having loosened all the muck of the wheels, I use a manky old sponge with lots of washing up liquid to get ride of the grime, then wash as usual with the rest of the bike. I bought a bottle of wheel cleaner but its no use at all unless you scrub at them all day.

[s2ooz]

I use WD-40 on the wheels, works grand.

[mel]

quote:
I use WD-40 on the wheels, works grand.

Just be bloody careful of the tyres and brakes !!!!!!!! personally I wouldn't use anything that leaves an "oily film" round that neck of the woods.