Cleaning Chain with Kerosene

[Cusimano]

When using kerosene is it bad on the o-rings to just soak the chain in the kerosene? or is it better to use a rag and a brush? Also is there a curtin type of kerosene to use or is kerosene, just kerosene? thanks

[rangerbrown]

its fine, i soak and use the brush. use any kerosene

[Cusimano]

THanks!

[annguyen1981]

Regarding this matter, what's the easiers way to remove the chain to soak in kerosene?  How long does removal and installation take on average?

[Cal Price]

Kerosene (Parafin to Europeans) is the ideal thing, some people say WD40 or one of it's many clones. I'm a great believer in "use what you have" Unless a chain was real bad I would not take it off yust but the bike on centre stand, crank the back whel and work in kerosene with a small pain brush, both sides, osmosis will help you if you leave it a while, then lube or wax or do what i did being a lazy and forgetful type, fit a Scotoiler.