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Bill · 05-05-2007, 08:18 AM

First check out the post on motorcycle jack stands here in General Maintenance. It is easy to build and will prove valuable from now on as you work on and clean your bike.
I use kerosene to clean. DO NOT use gasoline. I also cover the rear tire and wood stand with a plastic bag to keep the dripping off the wheel. No need to do more cleaning than necessary. I also use a cleaning brush with stiff bristles. I bought a couple at a flea market for a dollar each. It has the wooden handle with the bristles that stick straight out from the end about 3 inches. Then it is dip in the kerosene and brush and dab the chain at the rear to clean the teeth on the sprocket too. Repeat as you turn the wheel. Then use lots of paper towels or rags to wipe down. Messy job! I keep hoping that there would be an easier and less messy way. I would not recommend buying any cleaning system with fancy expensive equipment. There just not worth the money. They only take money out of your pocket and it is still messy.
I also use chain wax but everyone has their own preference.

Cheers!

05-05-2007, 08:18 AM	#2
Bill Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 174	First check out the post on motorcycle jack stands here in General Maintenance. It is easy to build and will prove valuable from now on as you work on and clean your bike. I use kerosene to clean. DO NOT use gasoline. I also cover the rear tire and wood stand with a plastic bag to keep the dripping off the wheel. No need to do more cleaning than necessary. I also use a cleaning brush with stiff bristles. I bought a couple at a flea market for a dollar each. It has the wooden handle with the bristles that stick straight out from the end about 3 inches. Then it is dip in the kerosene and brush and dab the chain at the rear to clean the teeth on the sprocket too. Repeat as you turn the wheel. Then use lots of paper towels or rags to wipe down. Messy job! I keep hoping that there would be an easier and less messy way. I would not recommend buying any cleaning system with fancy expensive equipment. There just not worth the money. They only take money out of your pocket and it is still messy. I also use chain wax but everyone has their own preference. Cheers!
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