How should I clean my chain and how often?
Do you also have any recommended lubricants?
Clean with either parafin or diesel (making sure not to coat the tyres!!) and allow to dry. You may need to wipe it over with a suitable cloth to shift diesel but parafin should dry ok. Do not use a wire brush as this may damage the 'O' rings. Lubrication is best done every 200-300 miles or more frequent depending on riding conditions e.g. salt, grit. It is also advisable to lubricate the chain when the chain is hot - after a ride! There are a number of lubricants on the market. Some of those used and recommended by our members include:
Profi Dry Lube from Heine Gericke
Castrol Chain Wax
Finish Line Krytek
You may also want to consider one of the automatic chain oliers made by Scott Oiler or Motrax. Scott Oiler are about to launch a new oiler for bikes with limited space.
Clean with either parafin or diesel (making sure not to coat the tyres!!) and allow to dry. You may need to wipe it over with a suitable cloth to shift diesel but parafin should dry ok. Do not use a wire brush as this may damage the 'O' rings. Lubrication is best done every 200-300 miles or more frequent depending on riding conditions e.g. salt, grit. It is also advisable to lubricate the chain when the chain is hot - after a ride! There are a number of lubricants on the market. Some of those used and recommended by our members include:
Profi Dry Lube from Heine Gericke
Castrol Chain Wax
Finish Line Krytek
You may also want to consider one of the automatic chain oliers made by Scott Oiler or Motrax. Scott Oiler are about to launch a new oiler for bikes with limited space.