New chains & grease

[jamesxyz]

What's the best way to remove all the gunky packing grease that comes with new chain?

 

[PpPete]

a) don't
b) white spirit - but why would you want to ?

 

[jamesxyz]

why would you want to ?

my park tools manual says to clean it then put proper lube on. The stuff it comes with is more to protect it during shipping.

 

[battered]

Add light oil and run it. The grease will lube it and eventually it will end up being washed off.

 

[zacklaws]

I give it a good soaking in petrol, dry it off, followed by a wash with degreaser to remove the light greasy film from the petrol, dry it off, fit the chain and very lightly oil the rollers. Since I started degreasing a new chain as the LBS recommended it to me, I find it has a slightly longer life span.

 

[- Baz -]

KMC recommend not to degrease a new chain. And who needs the hassle? Just wipe the residue from the outside to prevent attracting dirt, a spot of your fave lube on each roller, wipe and ride. Then mickle as necessary. Works for me.

 

[Fab Foodie]

KMC recommend not to degrease a new chain. And who needs the hassle? Just wipe the residue from the outside to prevent attracting dirt, a spot of your fave lube on each roller, wipe and ride. Then mickle as necessary. Works for me.

And I totally agree.

 

[Cheule]

Just had a new SRAM 850 chain arrive today - wondered what was on it!