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Cleaning Chain Lube Off Wheels/ Exhaust

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by MadMark, Jun 17, 2019.

  1. just looking over my new bike and noticed this all over the Akra exhaust and rear wheel. Clearly the chain lube has spun off

    What’s the best way to clean this off

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  2. Mr Sheene Original and a microfibre cloth. Apply liberally then wipe off.
     
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  3. WD40
     
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  4. Paraffin.
     
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  5. WD as well as being a good cleaner, stops gunk sticking as well .. on the wheels anyway, it burns off the zorsts but still cleans em good.
     
  6. WD40 or GT85 works a treat.
     
  7. Yep WD40 does the trick
     
  8. WD40, best invention since.......:thinkingface:...........WD40
     
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  9. Are your riding your bike immediately after lubing the chain, that fling looks excessive. Try lubing and giving it an hour before riding if you can as the lube thickens and becomes more sticky over time and flings less.

    WD40 is your friend.
     
  10. Better still use Wurth dry chain lube and see what little mess you get in comparison. WD40 works well
     
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  11. WD 40 on a rag, don't spray it on so you keep it off the brakes.
     
  12. No, this was after the ride home after collecting it from the dealers
     
  13. Take it back and ask them to clean it!
     
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  14. WD40 worked a treat, thanks
     
  15. WD40 or paraffin.
     
  16. WD40
     
  17. And lube after a ride while chain is still warm. All ready for next run out.
     
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  18. Surely WD40 was the best thing since WD39 ;)
     
  19. Don't rub the lube too hard on the first application, regardless of what you use to clean it off. Grit collects in the lube, and then you get scratchy paste instead of grease.
     
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  20. Use Brake Cleaner/ as above but put it on the rag 1st then wipe it off.
     
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