As you know, the main elements of a chain transmission that are not protected by a special casing and, accordingly, are exposed to negative environmental factors, must be periodically cleaned.
Moreover, this rule applies not only to motor vehicles, but also to mechanical means of transportation - bicycles. To prevent premature wear of the chain, before each application of grease (Teflon, silicone, graphite or others), it must be cleaned from dust and dirt.
Typically, cleaning is done with kerosene and detergents, as well as a toothbrush. But for greater convenience, it is better to use a homemade brush for cleaning the bike-motorcycle chain for these works. And to make it very simple.
Manufacturing process
For this homemade product you will need a regular brush with a handle that is used to clean the bathroom and kitchen. First of all, one edge of the handle is sawed off with a hand hacksaw, and the second is heated with a construction hairdryer and bent in the opposite direction.
We count the fourth row from each edge of the brush, and then pull out the bristles in these places. In two “bare” rows we make shallow oblique cuts with the help of a hand saw, we heat these places from the back with a hairdryer and bend.
Part of the handle, if necessary, can be cut so that it is more convenient to hold in your hand. With the help of such a homemade brush, you can clean the bike chain much faster and better. The process of making homemade products, see the video.
