# Chain cleaner talk.

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chain-cleaner-talk/256936>\
**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [February 16, 2011, 1:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chain-cleaner-talk/256936 "2011-02-16T01:41:15Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 9, 2013, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chain-cleaner-talk/256936/22 "2013-05-09T17:33:16Z")

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> [@Homosexual Undertones - NYSPEED Edition](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/homosexual-undertones-nyspeed-edition/15447/361):
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> ah, yes- correction- Kero (and in some cases diesel, I guess) are acceptable/suggested. But be sure to actually lube the chain afterwards, otherwise the dry o-rings will crack anyway.
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> I did also see several references to Suzuki manuals suggest using kerosene for cleaning the chain.

Primary ingredient in a lot of bike specific chain cleaners is Kero as well.

I’m going to try oiling it with engine oil for some time after cleaning and see how I like it.

Major problem will be flinging I’m sure.

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