chain cleaning

[TrmpetDave@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 5/12/00 9:55:57 PM, owner-st-digest@xxxxxxxxxx writes:

<< 
Ok, something I'm not sure about is cleaning chains. I've a friend who
regularly (every 300km) gets a tub of kerosene, a small brush and cleans his
chain with it. He then washes it with water, waits for it to dry and then
oils it. Is this too harsh?? Will it damage the O-rings? I've also read that
you should just use a cloth dipped in kerosene to rub it clean. Any
comments?
 >>
When my Scott Oiler was installed, my chain was quite dirty. The oiler was 
set at a fairly rapid drip rate, and the chain was completely clean in about 
200 miles, and the resevoir was empty. I refilled it, adjusted the drip rate 
to one drop/minute, and the chain has remained clean and lubricated ever 
since, with no effort at all on my part. Dave Collins, San Diego

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