Only o-rings and inner part of the chain (rollers) should be lubricated. Applying lube to other parts will just attract more dirt. The "Grease Ninja" lube applicator has helped me get the lube where it's supposed to go.
I see you have a Crosstrek. I've had an Outback , a Crosstrek and now I have a Forester because it's easier to get in and out of and I like the extra room in the back =)
Grear presentation,Mike. I knew nothing about O rings until I bought a new Yamaha Grizzly. A question....I'm in wet,muddy Victoria. I hate the mess the quad gets in. Is it wise to "hose down" when really dirty,and,grubby,which is almost every day? Considering the conditions I have to ride in,how often should the chain be cleaned,and,oiled? Thanks for great info in your video. Awrabest,🧓L
Hosing the dirt off an o-ring chain is no problem. It won't effect the lube on the pins behind the o-rings. Just keep up the exterior lube on the rollers to reduce chain & sprocket wear. If the chain doesn't have a film of grease on it it needs lubricating.
@@MikesMachines Thanks a bunch,Mike. I was concerned about hosing the mud off constantly. Now I don't feel quite so fretful. I managed to find some Export degreaser like you were using in the video,and,I have some Castrol chain O ring lube coming by mail. I'm waaay out in the country,and,there isn't a great range of certain things one needs....er like a chain cleaning brush. Toothbrushes,and,kero was slooow,and,messy. Hopefully the sun may emerge tomorrow,and,The Grizzly will have a birthday. Thanks again for your prompt,helpful reply.Awrabest,Lauren🧓👍👏
There were two factory recalls that helped solve the hot start issue on early TnTs. There was a revised clutch assembly with a greater primary drive clearance and a revised starter motor with lower gearing. I also recommend fitting a glass mat style of battery such as a Motobatt which have a higher cranking current.
I love it apart from the heavy clutch and its thirst for petrol. It rides very much like the MV Dragster. Just bigger and a bit heavier. In regards to parts, we are lucky and still have a Benelli dealer in Melbourne. Internationally one of the best sources for Benelli 1130 parts and upgrades is Manic Motors in Germany. In saying that I've not needed any so far!
I see the chain has a link so I would take the chain off and do the job more properly. Back in the time when chains were standard and much much cheaper I used to leave it overnight in synthetic 2stroke petrol oil (Castrol R) and then let the chain sit and lose the excess oil. This oil was expensive but still much cheaper than these big brand spray bottles being sold for around $20-30 just because you have to pay their advertisement and corporate expenses. By the way, the Benelli's pipes in my opinion suck big time because they look ugly.
Well done Mike for staying calm. Being a guzzi ow near anything to do with those wretched tumerous growths makes be angry. If I never need to spoon that congealed goop out from behind the sprocket cover ever again it will be too soon. Just not a nice job.
Safest way is with Dish soap and a soft britle brush/tooth brush or cloth for cleaning a chain , done.. then rinse off go for a drive to dry off the chain and get it warm and relube
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Only o-rings and inner part of the chain (rollers) should be lubricated. Applying lube to other parts will just attract more dirt. The "Grease Ninja" lube applicator has helped me get the lube where it's supposed to go.
Thank you for the tutorial video, it really helps to know how to clean the chains.
I see you have a Crosstrek. I've had an Outback , a Crosstrek and now I have a Forester because it's easier to get in and out of
and I like the extra room in the back =)
Awesome tutorial Mike. Just a quick one please can you share any link to get the front sprocket cover of benelli 899.
Contact Alex at Maniac Motors, he may be able to help.
www.maniacmotors.de
Grear presentation,Mike. I knew nothing about O rings until I bought a new Yamaha Grizzly. A question....I'm in wet,muddy Victoria. I hate the mess the quad gets in. Is it wise to "hose down" when really dirty,and,grubby,which is almost every day? Considering the conditions I have to ride in,how often should the chain be cleaned,and,oiled?
Thanks for great info in your video. Awrabest,🧓L
Hosing the dirt off an o-ring chain is no problem. It won't effect the lube on the pins behind the o-rings. Just keep up the exterior lube on the rollers to reduce chain & sprocket wear. If the chain doesn't have a film of grease on it it needs lubricating.
@@MikesMachines Thanks a bunch,Mike. I was concerned about hosing the mud off constantly. Now I don't feel quite so fretful. I managed to find some Export degreaser like you were using in the video,and,I have some Castrol chain O ring lube coming by mail. I'm waaay out in the country,and,there isn't a great range of certain things one needs....er like a chain cleaning brush. Toothbrushes,and,kero was slooow,and,messy. Hopefully the sun may emerge tomorrow,and,The Grizzly will have a birthday. Thanks again for your prompt,helpful reply.Awrabest,Lauren🧓👍👏
Cool tutorial🏁 thanks for that 🤙
Enjoy the bike life and ride safe
Cheers
thanks for the tips!
mike , I also have a tnt 2007 , have you had the hot start problem, and what did you do about it. thank you
There were two factory recalls that helped solve the hot start issue on early TnTs. There was a revised clutch assembly with a greater primary drive clearance and a revised starter motor with lower gearing. I also recommend fitting a glass mat style of battery such as a Motobatt which have a higher cranking current.
thank you mike
Hello Mike how do you find the benelli I’m interested in them just wondering if parts are a problem
I love it apart from the heavy clutch and its thirst for petrol. It rides very much like the MV Dragster. Just bigger and a bit heavier. In regards to parts, we are lucky and still have a Benelli dealer in Melbourne. Internationally one of the best sources for Benelli 1130 parts and upgrades is Manic Motors in Germany. In saying that I've not needed any so far!
@@MikesMachines You were very brave to buy such an exotic bike, just be careful because maintenance and service are very expensive.
you gotta change that brush tho
I see the chain has a link so I would take the chain off and do the job more properly.
Back in the time when chains were standard and much much cheaper I used to leave it overnight in synthetic 2stroke petrol oil (Castrol R) and then let the chain sit and lose the excess oil.
This oil was expensive but still much cheaper than these big brand spray bottles being sold for around $20-30 just because you have to pay their advertisement and corporate expenses.
By the way, the Benelli's pipes in my opinion suck big time because they look ugly.
The pipes look fantastic actually. There, I said it.
Well done Mike for staying calm. Being a guzzi ow near anything to do with those wretched tumerous growths makes be angry. If I never need to spoon that congealed goop out from behind the sprocket cover ever again it will be too soon. Just not a nice job.
Safest way is with Dish soap and a soft britle brush/tooth brush or cloth for cleaning a chain , done.. then rinse off go for a drive to dry off the chain and get it warm and relube