Phill Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Hello, i'm getting frustrated in regards of using the normal aerosol chain cleaners, they seem to last only for 3-4 cleans, and owning 2 bikes which are being used constantly i get through a can every month, or even sooner, and they're not cheap!Are there any other cheaper alternatives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithers Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Hello, i'm getting frustrated in regards of using the normal aerosol chain cleaners, they seem to last only for 3-4 cleans, and owning 2 bikes which are being used constantly i get through a can every month, or even sooner, and they're not cheap!Are there any other cheaper alternatives? Paraffin, cheap as chips and does a better job than gimmicky aerosol cleaners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Paraffin to clean and gear oil to lube.total cost under £20 for everything and should last over 5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Kerosene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 kerosene is paraffin ftw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Esso Blue or Pink ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxie49 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Another thumbs up for paraffin or household heating oil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 What does 20L of premium-label paraffin cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 What does 20L of premium-label paraffin cost?Kero.jpg £22.50 by the look of it . It's the same thing . It's a bit like comparing Gasoline to Petrol . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 What does 20L of premium-label paraffin cost?Kero.jpg £22.50 by the look of it . It's the same thing . It's a bit like comparing Gasoline to Petrol . he is showing how cheap you can get it! But asking what you pay in the shop! its £8 for 4 litres in b&q so £2 a litre obviously what [mention]Guest[/mention] has found is way cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Bit daft buying 20L when a 4L jug will last years. especially if you re-use it.Clean the chain over a tray and catch the drips, pour the waste into a jar and overnight it settles out, black gunk at the bottom and clear paraffin above, pour the clean stuff back into the jug and dispose of the gunk. simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 That's not bad!I will try to find some parrafin and do it this way. Happy wallet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Bit daft buying 20L when a 4L jug will last years. especially if you re-use it.Clean the chain over a tray and catch the drips, pour the waste into a jar and overnight it settles out, black gunk at the bottom and clear paraffin above, pour the clean stuff back into the jug and dispose of the gunk. simple. Exactly like a parts washer . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I use coffee filters inside a funnel to strain petrol/paraffin , takes a bit of time but works well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Just don’t let paraffin drip onto a tarmac drive. It will eat a hole through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 What does 20L of premium-label paraffin cost?Kero.jpg That's a rip - I just paid 45p a litre!I did buy 1200 litres though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 What does 20L of premium-label paraffin cost?Kero.jpg That's a rip - I just paid 45p a litre!I did buy 1200 litres though. My address is ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I have to say I've not cleaned a chain for years! I only ever paint oil on with a 1" paintbrush, making sure the o or x rings get some, and the inside of the run for contact with the sprockets. I assume the dirt gets flung off all over the back wheel, which I then clean off with Pledge! I've never had a chain wear out on me, so I can only assume my maintenance procedures are ok!Mind you, I don't take my bikes on the dirt, purely road use.I've got a Scottoiler sitting in my attic which came off my SV1000. Scottoilers are great when you get the flow rate right, leaving the chain slick and glossy without any fling off. Then the temperature changes and you're fiddling around with either too much oil, or your chain goes dry. Great for a long run in the rain, but too much messing about for day to day, all year use in my opinion. They need some sort of temperature compensation to make up for changes in viscosity (in my opinion)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linuxrob Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 Esso Blue or Pink ? bum bum bum bum, esso blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogs01 Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 .....I've got a Scottoiler sitting in my attic ..... Scottoilers are great when you get the flow rate right, leaving the chain slick and glossy without any fling off. Then the temperature changes and you're fiddling around with either too much oil, or your chain goes dry. Great for a long run in the rain, but too much messing about for day to day, all year use in my opinion. They need some sort of temperature compensation to make up for changes in viscosity (in my opinion)! I could never get the flow rate consistent either Buying a shaft drive bike solved the problem (at enormous expense !!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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