Fresh Chain... Do you clean it?

[DustMite]

Just installed new chain and sprockets.

Wondering if you clean the packing grease off with kerosene/gear oil and lube with chain wax. Or do you just leave it on and go?

Asking because is seems pretty stiff and gummy.

 

[aussiekeeper]

The maker has a coating on iy to protect it form corrosion (rust), just install and lube it or wax it.

 

[dolilind]

I would just put it on and drive with it. 100 mile or so clean and chain wax it

 

[BusaBlue]

It will sling off make a mess and attract a lot of dirt. Clean it off and use a chain lube of your choice.

 

[twotonevert]

Clean and lube it.
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[DTPRB]

clean and lube.

 

[raydog]

I've done about 25 chains in the last few years (even did one this morning!) install it, lube it (1st time can be lightly), go for a ride....then when you return, clean, readjust and lube! Maybe some brands do but honestly, I've never noticed much "lube slinging" from new chains. Raydog

 

[DustMite]

Thanks for the info... I'll clean it up and wax it. :satisfied:

 

[Postal]

Spray WD-40 onto a rag and wipe the excess goo off of the chain. Drive it for 30 minutes or so, then wipe it down again with a dry rag, then lube it with Chain Wax.

P.

 

[MikeSomething]

Take it off, send it to me, and replace w/ a crappier one outside in the garbage. Oh yea, def clean and lube the crappier one.

 

[dragonbusa]

been riding 40 years, never clean one. wax and ride.

 

[slngshott]

Clean it off and lube it.You will still get some sling from the lube in between the links.I did with my longer chain.Pain to clean off bike and wheels.I used a good chain cleaner and then lube with chain wax.

 

[GMbusa]

Never had a clean bike did ya?

been riding 40 years, never clean one. wax and ride.

 

[lovely09]

The mess of oil somehow became its lubricant but if you will clean it, no problem.Clean,lube and wax.

 

[BusaWizard]

Clean and lube. Looks better.

 

[Wag]

Just spray some lube on it and go!

--Wag--

 

[teamorion22]

It will sling off make a mess and attract a lot of dirt. Clean it off and use a chain lube of your choice.

+1. i wish i knew this b4 i installed my first chain a while back.

 

[dadofthree]

I would just put it on and drive with it. 100 mile or so clean and chain wax it

+1.

 

[BA BUSA]

Install it and go