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Cleaning the drive train

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hughes:
What is everybody using to clean your chain and sprockets with after each ride :?: I have been using engine degreaser and a srub brush.

machine:
Jack Daniel's!!!!!!!!!!!!  :lol:

I just blast it with the presure washer, then oil it....
I don't think it's the best thing to do, but it works for me!!!
 :wink:

mikesmith:
Most of the time a soft bristle brush so it wont tear the o-rings and some purple power and liquid dish soap mixed.I have hit the sides with a preassure washer once in a great while,but dont aim it a the o-rings,ypull wash out the grease.

hughes:
I run std. 520 chains.

TomL:
I use soapy water and a scrub brush.  I just jack the rear wheel up and spin the rear wheel by hand holding the brush on the chain.  Go around a few times on the inside and outside.  Hose it off.  Dry it off with a rag.  Let it air dry a couple hours, and brush on some 90W gear lube.  Let it sit overnight to drip off any excess oil.  If your in a hurry to ride right away, just lightly wipe over the chain with a rag to take off the excess.  I don't like sticky spray lubes; they always seem to collect dirt and they're a real P.I.T.A. to get clean.  Spray lubes are all a gimick IMO; heavy gear lube works great.

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