Z Chain Cleaner - Oiler
This very useful accessory is a must-have for any rider's toolbox.
The Z chain oiler is a deceptively simple but ingenious device that allows
you to clean and oil your chain efficiently and easily without getting
covered in mess! Regular oiling enhances chain life and avoids
costly chain replacement, and can also increase performance due to
improved efficiency.How it works:
Fitting all chains, you clamp it over your chain, with the bike on a
stand, and using an aerosol inject either cleaner/degreaser (like WD40),
to clean your chain, then inject your favorite brand of chain lube
directly onto the chain - all the while rotating the rear wheel to pull
the chain through the oiler.
User report:
Prior to it's first cleaning, the chain had close to 3,000 miles on
it, and was pretty dirty and a bit rusty in places. Three passes
through the chain cleaner, and it emerged spotless. Not only was the
job performed in a fraction of the time it would have taken me had I used
the standard kerosene and toothbrush method, but it was done without
leaving oil and solvent spatter on myself or on the bike. |
