I am trusting you guys.....

[RoadieRoger]

This is what you need to do to that chain Lynda . Get a brass bristled battery brush and rub the rusty links , wipe the chain and after visiting the Yeovil 99p Store to get an aerosol of chain lube , turn the crank as you spray the chain . Put newspaper under the bike to protect the carpet , if you are houseproud do it outside .

 

[Cyclezee]

Get a brass bristled battery brush and rub the rusty links , wipe the chain and after visiting the Yeovil 99p Store to get an aerosol of chain lube , turn the crank as you spray the chain . Put newspaper under the bike to protect the carpet , if you are houseproud do it outside .

Oh yeah, and just remember it's not hairspray

 

[funkylyn]

Brass bristled battery brush ??????
What on earth is that ?


Actually...would hairspray not do the trick ?????

Sort of clean it, plenty lube.....then hold it all in place with hairspray ...

Lynda

 

[RoadieRoger]

Use one of these to clean the terminals on your vehicle battery . Steel bristles might cause a spark, ignite any hydrogen gas and you might end up this side of the Bristol Channel without your passport .

 

[funkylyn]

OMG....I only want to clean my rusty chain......beginning to sound like I need
a degree in nuclear physics

Lynda

 

[flecc]

As I've said Lynda, if you want simplicity, just apply light oil. That immediately hides the superficial surface rust, prevents any further corrosion and lubricates.

One easy step and worries over.

 

[funkylyn]

Excellent advice Flecc...I refuse to get frightened by the technicalities and weird sounding implements.......I will ignore the hard core stuff and just hide the rust.....sounds good to me
If it doesnt work forever, I will go and buy a stainless chain...simples !

Lynda

 

[timidtom]

I seem to recall from childhood days melting a few candle stubbs in a pan on the kitchen stove, mixing in a pint of paraffin and letting the chain soak in that for half an hour. Lovely smell and annoyed mother no end ...

 

[Synthman]

Would ACF-50 be any good?

I used to use WD-40 on the chain, then I used the bike lube stuff from Halfords, but I find that attracts a lot of dirt to the chain. Might try white spirit to clean the chain, then lubricate it again afterwards.

 

[johnc461165]

I have worked in engineering all my life, all I can say is regular light oil lubrication then a wipe off with a cloth to remove the excess. (You can't beat oily pants legs) I love a bike dripping in oil, mmmmm.

 

[aseb]

ACF-50 is an expensive way to do the job but it should be pretty good at it. Nice stuff.

 

[tillson]

Can I make a contribution?

Wipe the rust off the chain with a cloth / rag. Do nothing more and just use the bike with a dry chain. My chain and sprockets are approaching 10000 miles using this method.

I have tried various tips and tricks and they all seem to culminate in a messy and oily grinding paste. Less is more, as they say.

 

[Cyclezee]

So there you have it Lynda, all the help and advice you could ever need about lubrication

It might be advisable to call the Fire Service before trying Timidtom's method

 

[funkylyn]

(You can't beat oily pants legs) I love a bike dripping in oil, mmmmm.

Seemingly quite passionate stuff this bike oil business, I can imagine quite a few things I would like to see dripping with oil, but my bike in the hallway is not one of them, one thing for sure, I will never look at a can of lube in the same way again

Lynda

 

[kitchenman]

Dont think this has been mentioned but make sure your chain is ok first. It probably is ok but if its not then you will kick yourself. I bought a chain checking tool but your lbs should be able to confirm that its ok or there may be another way to check that I dont know about ...

 

[funkylyn]

So there you have it Lynda, all the help and advice you could ever need about lubrication

It might be advisable to call the Fire Service before trying Timidtom's method

Yes, I've learnt quite a bit recently, and decided I am going to write a book......

"Lynda's Alternative Guide to Lubrication"......available in all good bookstores soon,

Meanwhile, avoiding Timidtoms admittedly novel method, I think first of all I will try Tillsons idea ,
cos it sounds the simplest, as long as I dont have to rub for too long.

After that its Muckymits very detailed instructions I shall be following, written so that even a blonde can follow them

Thanks guys, you will all get a mention in the book.....but sorry, cant share the royalties !!

Lynda

 

[muckymits]

After that its Muckymits very detailed instructions I shall be following, written so that even a blonde can follow them

Lynda

from one blonde to another

 

[flecc]

Timidtom's method with either wax or oil is the manufacturer recommended one for best life, and it was often done at one time on motorcycle chains before they became X or O ring types. The full version is:

Remove chain and soak in paraffin, agitate to remove dirt.

Drain, then repeat with clean paraffin.

Hang the chain up to drain and thoroughly dry.

Then place the chain in an oven tray with sufficient hard grease to cover it when melted and place in the oven at low temperature. (remove weekend joint first)

After half an hour of the grease being melted, remove from oven, hook up one end of the hot chain and hang it up to drain the surplus grease.

When fully cooled, refit the chain. It will then be in the state it was manufactured, grease impregnated throughout.

Arrange divorce court defence.

 

[spiritburner]

Timidtom's method with either wax or oil is the manufacturer recommended one for best life, and it was often done at one time on motorcycle chains before they became X or O ring types. The full version is:

Remove chain and soak in paraffin, agitate to remove dirt.

Drain, then repeat with clean paraffin.

Hang the chain up to drain and thoroughly dry.

Then place the chain in an oven tray with sufficient hard grease to cover it when melted and place in the oven at low temperature. (remove weekend joint first)

After half an hour of the grease being melted, remove from oven, hook up one end of the hot chain and hang it up to drain the surplus grease.

When fully cooled, refit the chain. It will then be in the state it was manufactured, grease impregnated throughout.

Arrange divorce court defence.

I can remember doing this as my weekend job when i was 16 (now 49), I used to work in B E Browns Motorcycles in Northam Road, Southamton, they were famous for importing all the old Russian motorBikes. Alas they are no more.....Thanks for the memories Flecc!

 

[funkylyn]

It may be the recommended method Flecc....but just reading that reduces me to a state of hysteria.......thankfully, as I live alone, if I ever did try it (no chance !) at least I wouldnt have to worry about being divorced.....every cloud, as they say....

Lynda