chain cleaning

[Chris]

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I've always heard that its better to do this sort of thing by hand than to let the engine spin the chain - not sure how much truth / accuracy there is in it but it seems less harsh and less likely you will lose your fingers  :eek

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Saw those pictures a couple of years ago and every time I lube my chain it reminds me to be bloody careful!

More on topic, I use the Wurth dry chain lube after a decent ride to keep my chain at its best. When it looks like the chain is starting to get a build up of stuff/dirt on it then clean it. WD40 and a toothbrush, Only takes a few minutes if you keep on top of it    and then re-lube with wurth dry chain lube.

A point you made earlier Si which is worth noting is that you said your chain oiler wasn't working. I guess it's a lesson to everyone that has chain oilers is that just because you have one doesn't mean you can forget about the chain. Always worth keeping an eye on it and giving it a good cleaning every now and again.

Chris