Doesn't seem to matter which of my 3 bikes I ride, somehow I always end up with grease on my leg. Once I had a beautiful imprint of the chain ring and I never had a clue how I had managed that.
I know there are others out there that don't have this problem though :-)
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09-26-2013, 10:01 AM #1
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Re: Chain Grease on My Right Leg
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09-26-2013, 10:45 AM #2
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What are you doing when it happens? stopped with your right foot down? try leaning the bike more to the right?
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09-26-2013, 11:22 AM #3
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I assumed that was normal, in fact, if my leg is ever really clean of grease I know I haven't been riding enough.
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09-26-2013, 12:17 PM #4
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Chain ring grease is easier to wash off from your leg than it is from your clothes.
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09-26-2013, 12:42 PM #5
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I totally agree with the above.
Originally Posted by withm
I use Simple Green and a rough cloth to wipe off the grease.
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09-26-2013, 01:16 PM #6
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I clean grease, sunscreen, road grime, gnats, etc. off my legs with Wet Ones. I keep them in my bike bag along with my other gear. I also keep them nearby when I'm cleaning the bike and lubing the chain, so I can clean my hands right away before I get up and touch a light switch or cabinet handle or whatever. They work great to get grease off your skin.
For clothes, I don't know, I just try to pre-treat with regular laundry detergent.
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09-26-2013, 01:17 PM #7
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I used Dawn and/or Simple Green spot treatments, works fine for me.
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