It will clean w/o removing the chain ?
517462
Yes, It's the only way to clean the chain with this device - the chain needs to be mounted on the bike.
517463
Yes, you must leave the chain on the bike for it to work. It will not clean the chain off the bike. Your bike must have a free wheel system not coaster brake.
517464
Yes. Any cleaning device should clean without having to remove the chain. If you have a bike stand, set up your bike on that or just flip it upside down. Attach the cleaner around the chain and spin the pedals in reverse.
1790270
I have never tried to remove it. To clean it I put water and bleach in my laundry sink and sucks it up, it shines like a new penny after that. Hope this helps.
228844
Only enough cleaner/degreaser for a couple of good cleanings... but I do it twice before I rinse. It is a great chain maintenance tool and I use straight Simple Green degreaser with it. I go through a lot of degreaser on my three bikes, but I'm a little OCD about things like that. One thing, be sure the chain is dry before you relube. I blow it off with my compressor.
1101964
Yes, you can clean it with a gentle detergent and water. Make sure to dry it well when you are done.
242794
Yes, you do have to put the chain on, but it's not difficult. There's a little embossed graphic on the machine itself to show you chain direction. Which is crucial! lol. There's a review on here of somebody going on about how crappy this thing is, wouldn't cut dirt, etc...and I would bet money they put the chain on backwards! Like most Chinese stuff, the instructions are translated from to English by someone that English is not their first language...so the instructions are awkward, but you can figure it out. I love this thing! Probably my favorite tool ever!
1243566
It should do a very good job if the chain guard does not interfere. The connecting bar fastens there and the chain guard will probably need to be removed.
1621466
While it's possible, it is a bit stiff and might not be worth the bother. I will say that I have used a hose to hose off "misses" and it was quite effective in cleaning it.
1589099
probably not.. it does a decent job cleaning the chain and cassette etc.. but too really get the dirt, oil and crud that cakes on might take something else..
1252781
Yes i use it for general cleaning of the chain and it does a good job.. but for me i degrease and re-lube probably every 1000 miles on my road bike.. i do re-lube after using White Lightning also.. i prob should degrease every 500 miles now that i think of it..
414937
Take it apart, put the chain back on and tighten it up. Should work just fine.
1738220
It will clean jewelry. I cleaned my wife's wedding ring using soap and water in the ultrasonic cleaner.
103533
I have used it on my chain without removing the paint from a steel PAKE frame. Although it should probably be tested on any paint surface.
1252784
I've used it a few times to clean the chain and it works just fine. I always lube it afterward, of course.
1131260
I don't think it would work on a chain but it works great with the screws provided. I hear it every time.
1619670
Yes, it must have some chain oil - like thick motor oil - and be cleaned. Recommend buying replacement chain soon. It's a good product.
103534
Works great on my chain, doesnt seem to affect anything else. As far as I know its pretty much the same thing as the bike-specific degreasers they sell for a lot more money.
1468
I've used mine for that purpose. You will probably still need a cleaner for whatever you're trying to remove.