[Chewyguns]

Hello everyone! Well as the topic says I would like advice on how to clean off the grease from the chain since my tail underside is dirty. I tried some soap and water but some marking still remain. If anyone knows how to get rid of it completely please let me know. It annoying seeing smudges >.<


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[White899]

I found this to be the product that works best for me.

Maxima Clean Up Chain Cleaner - RevZilla

Simple Solutions Grunge Brush - Motorcycle Superstore

I use this chain cleaner with a simple solutions grunge brush and it looks awesome when done. But im sure there are some other ways to slice the cake that work better for some.

 

[MustangWolf]

Kerosene and a chain brush.

 

[rybo]

Kerosene is universally recommended by the chain MFG's as a 'safe' cleaner for o-ring chains.

I've used it for the better part of a decade with no issues, other than the smell.

Happy cleaning!

 

[mcouper99]

One of the guys at a local shop turned me on to this stuff:

Spray Cleaner & Polish - Original Bike Spirits™

Dried bugs, chain grease, etc comes right off and it even seems to leave a slight sheen to make it easier to clean the next time.

 

[Chewyguns]

Thanks guys

 

[liptonucf]

It seems like there may be a misunderstanding. I think the original poster is looking to remove the flinging grease from his undertail, not the chain...if you are looking to remove fling from the undertail, I would try WD-40. To be clear, I would not use WD-40 on the chain itself as there are cleaners designed for such a purpose.

 

[Ozmillcharl]

I use Wurth Dry Chain Lube which doesn't flick but am finding that some of the factory stuff is still flicking out from between the links (the bits I couldn't get out when I cleaned it!!!). I'm using Chemical Guys Meticulous Matte Detailer (I have the Arctic White) with excellent results. I've also used WD40, and would still be if I didn't have the detailer.

 

[MustangWolf]

Oh! Well in that case I have had good luck with S100 Total Cycle Cleaner. I mix it 1:1 in a spray bottle, spray it on, leave it for a few minutes, and sponge off. Makes cleaning grease and bug guts much easier.

S100 Total Cycle Cleaner
S100 Total Cycle Cleaner

It seems like there may be a misunderstanding. I think the original poster is looking to remove the flinging grease from his undertail, not the chain...if you are looking to remove fling from the undertail, I would try WD-40. To be clear, I would not use WD-40 on the chain itself as there are cleaners designed for such a purpose.

 

[Duckandpaint]

WD 40 is rate to be fine with the orings in our chains orings. It also happens to be a perfect mastic (sticky residue) remover. Safe on paint.

 

[monty1001972]

I use lighter fluid but i have been told off for this. Works a dream, but up to you. I use it then wipe immediately with a damp cloth to remove residue of fluid.

 

[itzboo]

i used a regular run of the mill degreaser, but now i that i have put a thin layer of optimum opti-coat 2.0, i don't even need soap. just wet a micro fiber cloth and wipe it down. but be-warned that this stuff will make it shiny if you put too much. i put a really thin layer so my bike still looks like the factory matte paint.

Amazon.com: Optimum Opti-Coat 2.0 - 20 CC: Automotive

 

[tdarst]

I used gas and a soft cloth.

 

[Stevand]

WD40 this brillant for removing chain fling on all areas .

 

[dissonanz]

I used Motul Chain Clean to get the factory/dealer grease off and then applied Chain Wax using a Grease Ninja. No more fling for me, and the lube is exactly where it belongs.

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[helishmeli]

Kerosene and a chain brush.

I have a bunch of chain grease on my left side exhaust. I have kerosene and a chain brush, but I am worried the bristles will scratch the exhaust.

Can you confirm it won't?

 

[helishmeli]

I use Wurth Dry Chain Lube which doesn't flick but am finding that some of the factory stuff is still flicking out from between the links (the bits I couldn't get out when I cleaned it!!!). I'm using Chemical Guys Meticulous Matte Detailer (I have the Arctic White) with excellent results. I've also used WD40, and would still be if I didn't have the detailer.

I also have the meticulous matte, but you use it to remove the chain gunk on the exhaust pipe? It works for that?

 

[x3thelast]

I have a bunch of chain grease on my left side exhaust. I have kerosene and a chain brush, but I am worried the bristles will scratch the exhaust.

Can you confirm it won't?

I use motul chain cleaner to remove any chain grease. Works on everything except fairings. Don't use it on fairings. It'll easily remove it off the exhaust tho.


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