Whats the best way to clean an o-ring chain to get all the grease and dirt off of it. I know you can clean non-o-ring chains in paint thinner, but doesnt that damage the o-rings on an o-ring chain? what can I use to clean it? Thanks

 

use kerosine

 

What do I use if I dont have any kerosene? Also do I just soak it overnight in whatever I have to use to clean it?

 

I usually take the chain off and let it soak in keroseen for a few hours then take a soft brush and clean it real good. Then I let it dry realy good then soak it in used motor oil for a night.

 

An o-ring chain is an expensive and important part of the machine. Buy the kerosene. Get a gallon, it's less than 2 bucks. Soak it in the kerosene then use a soft nylon bristle brush to clean it. I let my chain hang overnight from a nail to drip. Let it soak in clean oil not used oil for a few hours then let it drip overnight from the same nail as before. Any other kind of harsh cleaner will ruin the o-rings. Gas, brake cleaner, paint thinner are all no good for the job.

 

ok, here's how i do it.

take teh chain off, soak it in kerosine, then change the kerosine, and soak it again, and this time scrub it with a brush, then change the kerosine again, and put new kerosine in, and let it soak overnight. then in the morning, get it out, if the kerosine is dirty, change it again and brush it again, till the wash is clean. and let it drip dry...like hanging it on a nail

then i get a little pan and fill it half full with grease...royal purple to be exact...and put the chain in the pan, and put the pan over an OUTDOOR stove till all the grease melts, and stir the chain around a little so the grease gets into all the rings and rollers, then pull the chain out...caution, it's very hot... and wipe it off with a rag, and put it back on.

drive slow for a while till the all the extra grease spins off, and just wipe it off with a rag.

it'll hold up great!!!! i ride in a lot if mud and water, and it'll last like 2 months...that's of hard riding too!! at least twice a week, for about 4-5 hours a time.

just my .02

 

What is this royal purple grease and who makes it.

 

I use simple green and a nylon brush,scrub the chain with the simple green and rinse with water.This gets the chain very clean with little work.After the chain is dry ride the quad and get the chain warm now spray chain wax evenly on the chain and let dry.This is the safest way I know of and it last a long time.
Bearman

 

<< An o-ring chain is an expensive and important part of the machine. Buy the kerosene. Get a gallon, it's less than 2 bucks. Soak it in the kerosene then use a soft nylon bristle brush to clean it. I let my chain hang overnight from a nail to drip. Let it soak in clean oil not used oil for a few hours then let it drip overnight from the same nail as before. Any other kind of harsh cleaner will ruin the o-rings. Gas, brake cleaner, paint thinner are all no good for the job. >>



When cleaning it after you soak it in kerosene, and you put it in the motor oil, do you use this as the lubrication step, or do you just use it to make the o rings soft again and then apply chain lube once that has drip dried? Also does it matter what weight motor oil I use?

 

ridnwarrior,
Royal Purple is a name brand of high perormance automotive products. They are real good products. You can get them in the automotive section of most stores.