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Old 03-26-2008, 02:38 PM   #7 (permalink)
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It's always a good idea to clean it first and then lube it. I use an old toothbrush and kerosene. You'd be surprised what comes off!! Pretty nasty shit. Think about it. All the dirt floating around in the air sticks to your chain and builds up over time. If you just lube it without cleaning it first, all you're doing is encasing the dirt....

is it safe for the O-rings if you use kerosene on your chain? i also heard that wd40 has a high alcohol content and that would also eat away on the O-rings? i'm not sure if this is true or not but only what i heard.
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