Dan H
Deep cleaning: I like the "Simple Green/bottle/magnet" idea. If you have room in your budget, I like the ultra sonic jewelry cleaner available for about $90. It also works great for small parts like derailleur pulleys.
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From: Erik Long
To: Dan H ; michael kath ; 'obra'
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 12:08 PM
Subject: RE: [OBRA Chat] Lube question
EXACTLY! Thank you, Dan.
It's entirely unnecessary to remove your chain to lube it. The low-viscosity (and I stress "LOW") lubricants that are made for bicycles will get into the chain pivots and bushings quite easily, simply by dripping it onto the full length of the chain.
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO TO KEEP YOUR CHAIN CLEAN IS WIPE OFF THE EXCESS LUBE UNTIL YOUR CHAIN LOOKS DRY. It's that simple.
Cleaning is a different story, and it can be beneficial to remove the chain. In fact, from a mechanic's eye view, Brian's recommended method may be the best I've heard of. I'll actually try that on my next chain-cleaning here in the shop.
Here's Brian's cleaning method for those who may have missed his email:
Use full strength Simple green with a large plastic bottle. Put the chain in the bottle and shake vigorously (bang it around). Take the chain out and let the cleanser sit until the dirt settles to the bottom. Put a big magnet into the bottle and this will help pull the dirt/metal powder out of the solution. Then pour off the clean stuff and repeat the process several times.
Just be sure to check the wear on your chain first. Even a clean chain will wear out your cogs and chainrings if it has stretched/has worn bushings.
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From: dan@bicyclerepairman.us
To: mikekath240@hotmail.com; obra@list.obra.org
Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 09:49:08 -0800
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Lube question
After reading two suggestions of inundating the chain with lube by shaking or soaking, I have to speak up.
Any lube beyond the inside of the bushings is only going to create the very gunk you trying to avoid.
Drip oil onto a clean chain at the point where bushing and side plate meet. any oil that gets on the outside should be wiped off.
Serious: http://sheldonbrown.com/chains.html
Humorous: http://sheldonbrown.com/chainclean.html
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From: michael kath
To: 'obra'
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2008 9:08 AM
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Lube question
Shake that flock of seagulls with MX lube (like PJ1) comes out the can as foam and stays on the chain. Pick up a large cheap can at any dirt bike shop.
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From: bengelen@comcast.net
To: davecampbell828@charter.net; obra@list.obra.org
Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 08:26:59 -0800
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Lube question
For me,
Same thing but White Lightning. Put chain in Ziploc bag, add some lube, shake-shake-shake, remove chain, dry with rag, install.
For super wet conditions, same process with Pro Link.
For muddy conditions, take Pro Link oil with you for mid-ride maintenance.
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From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On Behalf Of Dave Campbell
Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 10:28 PM
To: obra
Subject: [OBRA Chat] Lube question
I have used Pedro's Ice wax for yrs. Love it because of cleanliness. However...
I have become convinced with recent long rides that it really isn't much of a lubricant! Seems to flake off (the clean thing) and chain is squeaky/dry by end of a 4/5 hr ride. When I go to dry areas like Arizona it is pretty un-lubing from the get go!
What are people using that lasts, protects, is good in wet, but doesn't get all black/gunky (like triflow used to) and make a big greasy mess!
???
Thanks,
DC
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