Quote Originally Posted by rheidis73
Kano, I am in your same shoes. I haven't figured out how to take the chain off. I am sure the cleaning would be a lot easier.! Any suggessions?

I didn't know that simple green works good for the chain. I will try that next time!

All you need is a chain tool! The park tool site has a lot of good instruction on maintenance. Here is one on installing a chain..

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=25