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- Ryan goes deep into the dizzying world of motorcycle chain cleaners, talking about lubrication, rubber, penetration and...er, I think it's better if you just watch the video.
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Man, if I ever get a motorcycle I’ll have such a wealth of knowledge. Until then, I’m just a guy with no bike watching this channel.
Don't worry dude, you'll get there
Yeah, there is a big family out there, ready to wellcome you my dude 👍
Then you enter the, I have a motorcycle but insurance is trying to rob me, camp. Lol
Make it two
ACL9000 don’t forget ramp or trailer then mechanical hoping it pass without extra cost and finally taxes. I just been through it and I wish I would saw your message before I bought a R3, because it’s important knowing about the extra money and insurances won’t give ya a break unless you have the course. Thanks.
Seriously this is the most informative and valuable motorcycle info source available anywhere. Thank you for all you do guys, can't wait for the chain lube video!
Agreed. The cycling community is all over this, but they don't have o-rings to deal with. Motorbike chains are higher tension so most cycle chain cleaning tools won't work. and unlike cycles. a jammed chain could send you down the road at horrifying speeds, so it more important to do a good job.
Agree
Here here. such a great deal of thought goes into this
Besides Forty Times Around of course!
B.S. tests to sell chain lube products backed up by the thumbs up posts of people working in the motorcycle industry and suckers who believe them.
Responsible adults have great concern for the integrity of their rubber.
Ryan is a national treasure
Condom
@@rony.482 ....America needs some national treasures about now. Can we share him?
@john doe but yiu have Homelander
Haha
"I expect the oil of Switzerland to occupy a neutral place in our contest" - hahahah! Ryan's sense of humor is great!
I didn't expect the balloon to burst. Shit got serious after that.
I find this test misleading. Rubber o-rings are not made from the same material as a balloon. These rings need to withstand extreme temperatures (heat from the chain itself & winter cold) as well as abrasion... definitely not a balloon material, maybe vulcanized or synthetic rubber.
@@kopial please see 6:39
...Which is probably why they also did the test with proper O-rings...
@@SmartMass i know... that's why I say misleading as it includes an inaccurate test among the good tests they did.
It's great to see that I can pop balloons with chain cleaner
No more he say she say with cleaners and chemicals. Fortnine bringing objective science based tests.
Game changer!
*Adding Ipone to my shopping cart~
*Waiting for lube vid~
Tout pareil. Quand on a un conseil de pro on joue pas les apprentis mécaniciens.
Yep c'est en plein ça
there's a joke somewhere in there about lube and videos..........
Can't wait to see which lube is safe for all my rubbers!
Great video, but one thing I feel should be mentioned: WD-40 (or "Water Displacement, 40th Formula") is not a lubricant, despite containing some (VERY thin) mineral oil. It is not a cleaner, though it contains some solvent. It is not a penetrating oil. No, as perhaps the most misused aerosol in everyone's toolbox, it is a crude rust inhibitor originally created for thin-walled missile fuel tanks. Please people, do not think your chain is cleaned and lubricated with WD-40 (or that it's doing much to free up rusty nuts). Use the right tool.
Interesting since I've used Motul products for years and had a chain last for 30k miles easily. I think the most important thing is that you clean and lube it regularly. Also keep the chain adjusted.
As long as you lube your chain after cleaning it, a cleaner slipping past the O-Ring itself isn't going to harm the chain. O-rings don't create a vacuum seal so as long as the cleaner isn't degrading the rings themselves, you're in good shape. I love motul chain cleaner and their lubricant is right up there with pj1 blue label for me.
I was scared that i'll ruin my chains, but this clears it up. Thank you.
@@TheWobbinator1 Isn't it a problem if the cleaner leak past the o-ring, dissolve the grease inside and leak out, taking the grease with it? What we need to know is if this scenario is possible. If not, the cleaner leaking in shouldn't raise any issues.
I think it's important to find out if orings we're lubed before they were tightened, because if they weren't, it's very possible that the orings tore, skewing results.
Also the chain is like 100 bucks :) A few thousand miles hardly matters.
I cannot believe the amount of incredible preparation and forethought that went into this production. Your testing methodologies are simple, elegant and appropriate. Great job, Ryan!
Before the video: I hope the chain cleaner I bought isn't awful.
After the video: Dammit.
Same thought here... I usually use Motorex and in a pinch, Motul (since it's available at the dealership right by me)
I done fucked up..
I use motul on my o ring chain.. holy shit
I use Maxima... time to change I guess haha
I always used kerosene, and I'm just about to replace my chain ... I won't be using it on the new one!
And this, my friends, is the most useful video of 2019. Period.
Majes calmate coño que estás en todas las salsas
And 2020 as well...
And 2021 as well...
El majes está en todas 👌
MAJES?!?!
Videos like this are incredible. In under 10 minutes Ryan:
- Compared a multitude of chain cleaners using various tests
- Demonstrated proper chain-cleaning methods
- Gave a crash-course on the innerworkings of a chain
- Kept us entertained
but he used wd40 not wd40 chain degreaser.
Brilliant point regarding a cleaner washing past the O-rings! I originally did that long soak video after seeing a much shorter test by Motorcyclist Magazine (looking back on our old videos is never a good idea - how did I think that audio was okay?!). I've unlisted it now, as while products like WD-40 won't damage an O-ring, I certainly wouldn't recommend cleaning a chain with something that's predominantly solvent, and has such good penetrative qualities.
I'm working on lube and cleaner tests at the moment - I did scrap the plans after seeing yours, but have picked it up again as I'll be focussing more on products available in the UK. As always, top work! Cheers, John Milbank
Nvm nvm nun km name nun km Mk name hmm?!!nn
John, any chance you could share the link for your video pls?
@@Theriion th-cam.com/video/noshjM5CDas/w-d-xo.html
Would love to see normal motorcycle cleaners in there like S100 and Fenwick's!! It is quite convenient to use the same cleaner and wash chain at same time.
@@conradsimas2191 In that case, here you go. A FULL test of 69 cleaners... th-cam.com/video/9NsFLPDgFqA/w-d-xo.html Cheers, John
Still the best bike channel on YT👍 also Ryan rocks👊
This guy needs a million + subscribers. Definitely UNDERRATED
Do not praise him too much or he will not be able to find a helmet to fit! ;-)
Can't get enough of these videos.
Pete tar get back to work Jim
Ari did a test like that in the mc garage and found the same results. Hurray for experimenting!
Your videos are truly the best, the way you test things and the production quality are out of this world ryan. Keep it going, the motorcycle community loves you !
Meanwhile the motorcycle community and people I used to ride with thought I was stupid for using simple green so they used motul and motorex instead. Thanks for the great content as always Fortnine.
Yeah I'm putting my motul cleaner in the bin after seeing this.
I've always been a Simple Green & any oil guy. Of course I also avoid sealed chains on purpose.
@@Wolham I feel like doing the same * crying in the corner with a box full of Motul chain cleaner and lube *
@@BillyJoe1305 because you hate paying 5× the price of a non-sealed chain for 10× or more longevity?
@@deathwish8339 my experience isn't that I get 10x longevity, I'm pretty diligent about keeping my chain lubed. Squirt some slippery gunk on it every other day and it lasts about 3/4 the time. Last time I bought one it was half price, not a fifth though. You pricing bicycle chains or something?
I'll probably have to change my tune soon though, I'm looking at aluminum sprockets. I'll need a modern chain then.
You have to be careful when testing on balloons, not just because they will explode, but because of the rubber composition. Other than specialist balloons, most that you buy at your local store, etc are made from natural latex. The chain's X and O rings are made from Nitrile. Nitrile can be of many different compositions depending on what it is to be used for therefore it is highly likely that Kerosene will have no affect on those Nitrile O and X ring seals. (In fact one of the reasons that Nitrile is generally used in industry, etc, is its resistance to oils and fuels.) Suzuki used O ring chains, originally made by DID but not sure if they still are, and were recommending cleaning the chain with Kerosene and probably still are. So unless the balloon was made of Nitrile then that part of the test was a fail, though funny.
That is why he made the test with the orings.
@@helderduarte213 That's pretty obvious, isn't it?
the leak / seal test was also poor as the bottom of the surface wasn't supported. But fun to watch :))
Can i use diesel to clean my O-ring chain?
@@syafiqsyazwan9871 Similar to using kero.
I like how thorough he is with the experiment and simple enough to understand and it's not even that long of a video. Cool & informative.
Ryan you are the hardest working guy in the Moto TH-cam world, the lube and cleaning test for chain products was very well done. I learned more than I thought possible, Thanks to my favorite Canadian on two wheels.
WD-40 makes a chain cleaner specific product and it’s far more effective than regular wd-40. It comes out in a jet and foams on contact. It’s what I’m currently using, seems to work well but it would’ve been cool to see it in this vid.
penrite in Australia is fairly similar, foams up and removes heaps of shit right immediately.
Seriously, never stop making these videos. I am happy to wait 2/3 weeks for an upload of such quality.
I just bought my first motorcycle. Thank you for guiding me through this new life with these amazing videos
The editing quality and humor of this channel is amazing!
This is where logic surpasses emotion. I LOVE bikes with all my heart, but I buy with my head. This review is orders of magnitude more informative than any other I have seen. And some of the innuendo is just delicious! You are the best , Ryan. Respect and fame become you.
5:28
*"Now, responsible adults have great concern for the integrity of their rubber."*
I seem to be hearing something else unrelated to chain cleaning in the background
23k miles on stock chain, SUZ DR650 unmodified. Mostly commuting, occasional sandy trail rides. Cleaned every 600 miles (or after each sand ride, whichever came first) with kerosene, lubed with Maxima Chain Wax. I really can't argue with that kind of longevity. However, I might convert to Simple Green after seeing this vid. Thanks for all you do.
After experimenting with a few things I just settled on using gear oil both to clean and to lubricate my chain. It's cheap, accessible, safe for your seals, it's what my bike manufacturer recommends and if some of it stays in your chain after you wipe it off it won't cause any problems.
The way I do it is:
- Apply the thickest and cheapest gear oil I could buy on the dirty chain. I have a small thumb pump oiler just for that.
- Use a chain brush to break free any solid particles that have stuck so they are in suspension in said oil
- Wipe it all off with a rag or shop towel
- Apply gear oil on the now clean chain
- Spread it and wipe the excess with a clean rag or shop towel
It takes less than 5 minutes to do and I do it once a week without any issues. IMO chain cleaners and specialized lubricants are just a way to extract more money out of you. Exception may be done for chain wax if you drive a lot through very wet conditions so it makes a barrier against corrosion that will stay on your chain better.
I have been going crazy from so much conflicting info out there, but I think I will try your method with gear oil only. Thanks for the info. Can I ask, is 75W-90 ok? Or should I go with a heavier oil?
This is how you conduct proper testing!
Well done, love your videos.
This channel is bringing its “A” game to the field! Love the work put into this topic and the science behind it!
The best video ever done about this subject, never saw one with such range of tests... Congrats!
Yo honestly man.. you have a amazing channel! Iv been watching your videos the past few weeks learning all I can about motorcycle gear, safety, etc. All awesome videos. Keep up the great work!
I've been using WD40 as a cleaner for 30 years now and have always gotten good lifespan out of my chains. Thanks to these results I'll continue to use WD40.
Everytime u use only wd40 for cleaning chain or
anyother chain cleaners to?
WD40 is the only thing I've ever used. Sorry for the year old reply, lol.@@WatchurbackFF
Hats off to Ryan and the guys at FortNine for making this! Great info, expertly done. looking forward to the next one on chain lube.
"A success otherwise known as failure." That got me :)
This comparison had it coming since ages, thank you Ryan! F9 is the best moto source on YT
I've been using only WD-40 on my chain for cleaning and lubing for years and have gotten 30,000 kms out of most chains. I spray it on after every ride whether I do a 700 km day or only 10 kms to Timmies for a coffee. Chain looks brand new all the time. Only time you get any fling off on the rear wheel is if you spray it on and then immediately go riding. Wait a while and it will dry and you will never get any fling off. I do about 18000 kms per season here in Canada and go through about three cans a year @ $6.00 can x 3 for $18.00 yearly.
Great video, very well done using a scientific method. I was very surprised on the O-ring bypass test, especially sense most chain manufactures recommend Kerosene as a cleaner. I think your test fixture could be causing more random results than the affect cleaner type. I suspect that using HVAC sheet metal is way too thin to have consistent o-ring pressure, even when applying constant torque. The thin metal could collapse and randomly cause a leak path past the ring. I think if you had a metal cup with the same thickness as the a typical link plate your results could be very different.
Which chain cleaner do you use? I was thinking the same thing. I tried using WD40 but it does a poor job compared to old lady kerosene.
Shared some concern here. Were these holes all drilled to the same tolerance? Did the metal deform under load, causing the o-ring surface to be anything but planar?
What about disel? Old mechanics use it to clean engine space, there is plastic, ruber and all othere stuff, and it doesn't make any damage to it
@@fasic46 diesel fuel is a less refined form of kerosene .
Nichlas Rehnstam correct
So, after having watched both of these totally excellent videos (chain clean, chain lube), for the bargain shoppers amongst us, it's WD-40 to clean (because most importantly, it does not penetrate the O or X rings), and gear oil for lube? That is great info. And here I used to clean my X-ring chains with kerosene, on the regular. Not no mo. Thanks Ryan and crew, this is news we can use.
Gear oil can get quite messy if you are not careful. It will sling off your chain faster most other products.
WD-40 is not a lube. It is a water displacer. Hints W.D.
@@dr.jekyll2017 The comment you're responding to said "WD-40 to clean" and gear oil to lube - he didn't say WD-40 to lube.
Eh...WD-40 and a brush & old rag to clean the chain, and Bel-Ray Super Clean for a lube. Flawless. I'd use Ipone to clean, but have yet to find anyone selling it in the US.
I just use diesel to clean and lithium grease to lubricate. Both cheap and readily available. Motorcycle specific products tend to be overpriced in my opinion.
This is one of the best consumer product tests I've ever seen in the motorcycle world--the only competition being your chain lube test. Unfortunately, we basically can't get Ipone in the states. So simple green + my 360 degree brush it is for me...
This is insanely well done... Awesome work guys
I thought this was a Project Farm video when I first clicked on it.
Huzza ! A man of culture !
Honestly we needed a project farm type channel for motorcycle things
But u were gifted with something even better
Me too.
Love his channel but can't deal with his voice.
I have had good results using Muc Off. It may not perform the best on the cleaning score, but I like that it doesn’t penetrate the seals and is highly available where I live. Great review!!
This video took a huge amount of time and effort to be made
Thank you man!
Wd40 chain cleaner (designed by em for cleaning chains) should have put that one on as I used it on my chain and came up spotless!
Yeah came here to say that. You don't need to even scrub, but I'd be interested in how it affects o rings... It is expensive though
The chain gets clean indeed until you gotta throw it away as it destroys the o-ring. Bad experience with that, i still have a can left in the garage: i use it to clean everything else but the new chain i had to buy...
@@scldma114 cheers for the info pal, only used it once worked wondersbut if buggers chain orings then will just ise it to clean areas of bike and what would you recommend for chain? Ta pal
@@scldma114 How many applications and how much time did it take to eat your chain?
Exactly. Why would they use regular wd40 when the brand has got a specific product for that purpose only?
Why am I watching this my motorcycle uses a drive shaft
Because the production is so bloody great
I don’t even have a motorcycle
Me too 😂
Shut up
Because you secretly want to get a KTM 😉
This reminds me of a Project Farm video. Simple, Concise, and no bullshit. Great vid Ryan, and also very informative.
Super thorough and empirical as ever. It's like these manufacturers have all reinvented the wheel, with varying results. I know what I'll be using from now on. Cheers
That's great! If ONLY I could find Ipone for sale in the US...
Guess we're sticking to simple green for now :(
use kerosene i guess
@@BobbyDully__P in the video simple green is better than kerosene
djromana17 most of owner manuals recommend kerosene. I did use it and Motul and my o-orings never broke.
@@SpyLeb1 but did the cleaner seep underneath the orings?
Ryan has turned his channel into the most informative and hilarious and thereby the best on here. Great product testing providing you can see through the tears of laughter.
not that funny
@@daveyjoseph6058 shut up loser
This video is both entertaining and very informative. Can't believe I watched it twice.
Best video of it's category 👌 by far.
Thank you guys
All fortnines vids are so much more helpful and informative then i expect when i click on them. Always leaves me with the feeling of “wow that was a really well made video” and end up clicking on the next.
Wow I’ve been using maxima for years and works great. Interesting. Great video as always!
"A success otherwise known as failure"
Thanks for videos like this so I can keep referring back to your mostly scientific and unbiased reviews on maintenance products.
I love the testing--opposite of hype. Someone obviously has a science background. And lovely penmanship to boot. Bravo.
Dude, you guys are flipping awesome. These tests were really decent.
Lovely... So nicely explained
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As Honda described in one of her old Japanese site.... Paraffin oil is the best Cleaner! I use simple Paraffin oil bought from a pharamacy. You can't imagine! Simply the Best. But i did love your test comparison
Interesting!
Mr. Ryan, you sir are in ny top 3 favorite TH-cam channels over all. Which I know isn't saying much because I'm a nobody but considering how many interests I have, and subsequent channels I watch, there are a ton of contenders lol. And one of the reasons you are at the top is your pure consistency.
What an absolutely quality test. Great work.
Easily the most comprehensive test I've seen. Well done.
Awesome video! Thank you for this priceless information!
Holy cow... It’s HeroRR! This is like going to the MotoGP and there’s Rossi sitting in front of you.
Oh, and yeah, great video Ryan. I had already settled on Ipone after trying different cleaners over the years; now I know why. Great stuff. The video I mean. You to HeroRR.
@@Radioactive_Slime dude, herorr is no doubt, a great guy. But if one makes YT videos, he is no god. No one is.
Absolutely best and thorough analysis ever seen!!! Keep it up!
This actually convinced me to get simple green. Average to above average performance, can be found anywhere, can be found very cheap especially if you find it on sale which it is bound to be because it’s a household product
I watched all the way through even though my bike doesn't have a chain. Bravo, good job.
Heart sank a little when I saw the kerosene fail, I've sworn by that for years.
Klint Izwudd Yeah me too.
Kerosene only failed because of the rubber ring. If your chan doesn't have rubber rings, then its still a good pick.
@@hurlok yeah but in that case you can use straight up petrol which is even stronger.
I've been using kerosene on my chains for years. The chains in my motorcycle go up to 30kmiles to 35kmiles before replacing them.
@@hurlok ONLY if you use a chain lube, too.
2:41 the label looks so original and unique! it is so special, it has no pretensions, it is award-winning design
That’s the best chain cleaner review I’ve ever watched on TH-cam.
LOL @4:44 top right corner : "Notice to employees"
Anyone caught stealing bagels from the fridge will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law......😂
Good catch!
Zark247 I didn’t see it but when I looked closer I saw it
Rich people thing i guess ... I watch all the video in 240p any thing more than that and my data will leak like kerosene through rubber seal
PS: I DON'T HAVE WI-FI CONNECTION,I GET 2 GB OF 4G DATA EVERY DAY, FOR 3 MONTHS IN ALMOST 7.5 $$
How do you zoom into a video?
Such great production quality made me want to buy Ipone immediately.
I don’t own a motorcycle.
Go to a biker bar with your pone and some rags and charge a couple bucks a pop. Make some new friends.
Kirk Johnson and then save up those bucks to buy a ride😁
I get your point, but most “biker bars” ride Harleys...no chains...
Plus, its French, so very expensive and not very effective. I can use dawn soap and give me a minute with a brush can get the chain looking very clean. So, dont fall for expensive ipone, kerosene works just fine. Plus, used motorex for over 10 years, never had a chain failure, use it every 3-400 miles, chains always lasted over 20k miles. No x or oring failures.
@@CanonMatters2Me You make some great points. Thanks
Another great review! Love that there is no conflict of interest.
Most informative videos on the net, great humour and production, keep it going
60,000KMs on a DID chain mounted to a ZX-12R here.
Cleaned with nothing but kerosene. Sometimes lubed with Maxima Chain Wax... Sometimes nothing.
The chain still had life left and no issues. Simply replaced because I didn't want to push my luck.
Your results may vary...
CBR1100XX 4 years old chain 10k miles cleaned using White Spirit and after Muc-off or Wurth lubes. No problems still like new
Amazing content as always!! Greetings from Mexico!
Ryan. We took your advice on, and chose the iPone Chain Cleaner Spray, It is absolutely fantastic, it cleaned the chain in no time... Thankz
I use maxima for both chain cleaner and wax. And it leaves me amazed each time. Ive bought it 4x now. I highly recommend it
You put a lot of work into this one! Thank you 👍👍
I will stick with kerosene clean and 90W lube for my chains tho...cheap and effective.
I've been using kerosene since I bought my motorcycle. It is what the manual recommends for cleaning the chain.
4:28 did you just say "pi c'est ça". That's your mind telling you to come back to Montreal...
LOL ! Did not catch that one, so funny !
Non il n' pas dit ca ^^
Damn nikka, thats a hell of a lot of work for a chain cleaner vid! Much appreciated!
I rarely subscribe, but you definitely deserve it. Thank you for your time and effort.
Thanks for this test! I agree, a cleaner leaking past/around the o-ring/x-ring into the factory grease is a NO-GO! Kerosene surprised me on that test, as that has always been my chosen cleaner.
Survival Citizen I'd like to see all those tests repeated a few times with something stronger than that weak sheet metal in between the seals. That leakage was definitely from the test components failing, no reason any liquid will leak through that fast if there is a good seal.
I suspect a bad test with the kero
Simple Green - it's crazy cheap and a multi-tasker I can use EVERYWHERE.
You wouldn't want to clean your bathroom, house, or kitchen with Ipone.
Or get 1 specifically for bike only. Use it for nothing else = a year of cleaner for your chains
Great video! I bought ipone from this review and it works amazing. Especially when I use the precision spray, I can watch the dirty chain lube fall off so easily.
I used Motul for years on my last bike, good thing I saw this video before cleaning the chain on my new one.
NO... NO NO Please! Noooooo!
Motorex, it has been you all along! Dam you for siezing my chain links 😭
Please take S100 as well for your comparison, prety much whole Europe uses that.
And a blue-can Bel-Ray
Yea that's true, haven't heard of most of the products on the table.
@@iamdorusyt same, American channel, prob dont know the real good stuff XD
@@l-j9559 Canadian*
Was searching for this comment, surprised there are so few likes:o
Glad I watched this. Two of what are the most commonly promoted products just got crossed off my list. They work well, but they also risk premature death of a chain. Other products will work well enough with at most a little elbow grease. Thank you.
I use Ipone, before seeing this excellent analysis, now I’m more convinced and I’m going to see which one you have of the best lubricant. Thanks so much!!!
I hope the next video is which chain lube is the best.
This Channel really asks the question and ultimately gives you an answer, thank you Ryan:)
I cleaned my chain with WD 40 AND A TOOTHBRUSH FOR YEARS! It kept the UK weather at bay for years:)
PS I had a VFR 400 RR and used the old engine oil to lubricate the chain for over 8 years and it worked fantastic, I would just like to let you and your viewers know this:)
WD40 and a tooth brush works great to clean the chain. I then apply a thin coat of gearbox oil. Works as good as any of the expensive products out there, and it cost pennies to clean and lube :)
Karl Walker, I have ridden behind a bike that had engine oil used as chain lube. Dam I & my bike were covered in the oil flinging of that leading bike's chain. Kept waiting for it to crash in a corner while leaned over due to oil flinging onto its rear tire also.
Such an awesome test ! Good job guys
Thanks for the video. It's the most informative that I've seen and probably that I'll ever see. Plus it killed the myth that WD-40 damages the factory grease.
That simple green mixture wasn't nearly green enough
You always do a great job in your comparison tests using (dare I say it?) a pretty scientific methodology. Nicely done.
Thank you. I appreciate the time and effort you put into all the videos
Great experiment! Thanks for your effort in all of this to us.
*puts chemical in balloon*
"balloon rubber. This mean all seal made from latex"
Fix this critical error and the rest of the video was spot on!
Spot on! Latex react to Hydrocarbons, hence the balloon popped. Good luck finding Latex in chain o-, x- or z-rings. different composition all together.
3rd place respectively.. I miss this guy, both informative and entertaining which is a rarity.
Excellent video Ryan and company. It reminds me of the PF guy in its simplicity yet thoroughness. Thanks. PS, now its on to Adventure bikes to see what you know about them! 🙂
I ride my bike to warm up the chain and remove all the chain guards. I use hot water with dawn dish washing soap in a spray bottle and in a bucket with a chain brush. Does a great job cleaning the chain and all the areas the chain spreads the junk. As I do this in my gravel driveway I don't worry about putting chemicals into the ground, after all they wash baby ducks with this stuff. I lube the chain with gear oil that I put on the inside of the chain so it works its way out. Wipe off the excess with shop paper towel, reinstall the guards and I'm done. Really affordable products that work as well as expensive ones.