Not wishing to teach you how to suck eggs, but if you've never cleaned and lubricated your motorcycle chain before, here's how I do mine on the Street Triple R.
Good video, can I suggest one thing? Put your bike in neutral and hand spin your rear wheel in reverse when you clean your chain so your cloth or fingers don’t get caught in between the chain and sprocket. In the video looks like an accident ready to happen, especially if a newer bike rider does it and not paying enough attention. Keep up the good work!
Helpful video, but are you sure you don't have an ownership stake in the company which makes the cleaner and lube with the amount that you are spraying on there?
Thank you TheMissendenFlyer As a new rider, its always helpful for me to know different ways and tips for maintemance. Im 22 aand have been driving a car for 4 years.. i then decided, nows the time.. so i got a bike 3...? Months ago? Suzuki bandit 600. Thank you for the video, very descriptive and helpful! So thanks dude :)
Great vid sir and what a cool stand! There is always that split second of silent prayer when you're using a paddock stand on your own, your stand is much easier on the pulse rate! I must say you use a lot more product than I do but I will try it your way next time. I almost feel inspired to give it a go now, but it's a nice morning so maybe not!! Tell you what, I'm looking forward to your chain adjustment video as I feel sure you have a wheel alignment trick or two up your sleeve! Many thanks good sir, best and warmest and of course ride (and fly) safe.
Hi Stephen - thanks for your kind words as ever...and yes that Abba Stand is brilliant, think it was "MCN Product of the Year" a couple of years back, can't recommend it enough. Lovely day as you say, must get out for a lunch time ride......all the best - TMF
What seat is that? looks lovely and comfy :D Been looking for a solution for the long rides. with the standard seat, my butt hurts after a couple of hours, any (cheap) suggestions ? Thanks man!
Mate. That rear Hugger is *SO* much better than what we get 'given' with the 2014/15 Anyways. I like this *OLDER* video of yours. Cheers matey. I am Doings mine tomorrow...Again..Could NOT have done it without this video...Honest :-) Thumbs!!
Blahdeblah52 Yeah right.... ;0) That hugger was a Triumph extra, at least you got given yours!! How do you find the 2014/15?? Was wondering about test riding one of those new fangled Street Triple RX machines as a potential replacement for mine when the time comes - can't seem to bring myself to not have a Triumph and the little STR is a fabulous bit of kit.....
Thanks for sending me to this one Flyer has been really helpful. Thumbs up for you sir. I must admit you reminded me of Eddie from Bottom when you was having a good shake up with the cans. Used to watch that with me old man. Great video Cheers.
Just ordered center stand for my t100. It’s a new bike but in mean time I’m pushing it lubing it piece by piece. Not terrible but not great. Also i heard should be lubed after wash. Because any time chain gets wet you are supposed to lube. Just what I’ve heard. Also, do you do lube chain every 200 miles like manual says. Thats pretty frequent.
A bit of vintage TMF! I see this is going on 5 years old and you and the Street Triple are looking better - the bike because you must've swapped the seat, and you because of the lbs lost (in the words of Vic and Bob..."I'm not gay or owt") but I know you've lost a lost recently and I can appreciate that - lost 21lbs in 24 days doing a sort of water fast but with plenty of cheating going on. Its nice to see the way your vids have come on...I've been watching and subscribed about 8 months ago. You present very well and I find myself watching some of the videos that I start off thinking "this'll probably be dull...I'll give it a couple of minutes" such as how to clean your chain, and thoroughly enjoy them. Must also be down to your editing. Thank you, and keep it up!
Thank you very much James - glad you noticed my weight loss, it's been a pretty tough project but I'm glad I cracked it, fitter and lighter now than when I was 20!
Afternoon from Cherryville BC Canada - loving my Speed Triple so much my wife decided she wanted the Street Triple so bought her a used 2010 Tornado Red one with the under seat Triumph Microns can I take the passenger pegs off alright with out her toasting her leg? Bike is still at the owners place till weeks end and pick up, but thought I would ask you as you have Arrows on yours . Cheers Robert
I use wurth dry chain lube as well, great stuff. But to clean the chain I use paraffin soaked paper towels - very effective and cheap, and makes no mess.
I always remove the rear wheel,that way you can drop the chain into a tray and fully immerse part of it while you brush it clean.I use white spirit which I change 2 or 3 times until it remains fairly clear.Always dry the chain thoroughly....some reckon the solvent dissolves the x rings but Ifind my chains last a pretty long time.
Yeah there seems to be quite a lot of witchcraft surrounding the O rings - not sure I'd use white spirit myself but if it works for you!!! Thanks for stopping by - all the best - TMF
Good content, keep it up. Need to ask you, what is that bike stand called, in place of a single paddock stand, is it universal or made for street triple only. I want to get one for my speed triple. Thank you.
haven't owned a bike for a couple of years. Decided I was going to be a real cheap old banger to get back into it - now thinking i'll wait and save for a street triple!
good video explaining the whole process, new to riding so trying to learn as much as i can without taking the bike to garage everytime. My bike is due its 600 mile service, does the garage clean an re lube the chain on the first service? or will i have do that myself? also i have use a hose with a light spray and sponge to clean the bike is the hose ok? Thanks
The garage will probably lube the chain but I doubt very much they'll clean it....and yes the hose is fine (I uploaded a " how to clean a bike" video yesterday - you may find that of interest). All the best - TMF
Even though I am very handy and know how to do all this sort of stuff, I love watching your videos. they are very well put together mate. I recently bought a street triple 675 R and your videos have encouraged me to start my own bike channel :) Thanks for doing these videos. subscribed.
Thanks for the kind words GamerLAD and best of luck with your new channel - I look forward to checking it out! Enjoy the Street Triple, you obviously have good taste ;0) All the best - TMF
TheMissendenFlyer So far I am, very fun bike. I love the sound it makes, such a unique sound. especially when you open the throttle. it's so light too which is good for me as I commute on it in heavy traffic. I'll be sure to stay tuned for more :)
I personally just do it when the chain starts to look either a bit grungy (overuse in bad weather) or a bit rusty (under use!)....no hard and fast rule really, depends how often you ride....
Very useful...as a new triumph street triple owner I normally just blast the chain with lube and hope for the best and get a load of crap over the back wheel. I will now change my strategy !....thanks. .
I accidentally got some on a brake disk once and the brakes were never the same until I changed the pads. Personally, I now always cover the disk and callipers before spraying anywhere near the disks. I am sure I am being over the top careful but it's hard not to after my experience.
I think you must have been a lot more careful than me. On a separate unrelated point, what would you use as a tank bag on a street triple? Your opinion is as high as they come. (No pressure)
Nevets you can heat your old pads with a blow torch and burn out any oils they have on them. Works great on bikes that have leaky fork seals and the pads get totally soaked in fork oil.
I really miss the days that chains had the master link and clip. So much easier and more efficient to take it off the bike for cleaning. I never had one of those chains fail either (5 bikes from 80 to 650cc) and now I am dealing with an endless chain on my Z400.
Thank you for your "suck eggs tutorial" I'm brand new to motorbikes, just bought a triumph tiger 800 on an 11 plate, I found this very useful for myself, keep up with the amazing content. 😁
Enjoyed watching that - made me feel so glad I have a Scottoiler! LOL. I second your endorsement of the Abba stand, which I've been using for many years now with my (heavy)T'Bird 900. Great bit of kit.
Nice work! .. I have to do mine on the Bonneville. It's a mess! Love that garage floor. I priced it when I bought this house and it would have cost me over $3K to install it!! ... No thanks! ;-)
The floor is a Costco special - cost me a few hundred quid.....I guess your garage is much bigger than mine! (we don't have much space to build big houses in blighty).......
Excellent work here. We must be cut from the same mold as I take the same time and follow the exact same formula for cleaning my chains. Still loving my ST3R (even more so as I've been away from her for 3 weeks on business). That stand is awesome btw.
+Alexual Thanks Alexual, and yes can't recommend the Abba Stand highly enough, really sound bit of kit.....thanks for the kind words and for watching/commenting - all the best - TMF
I am very impressed with the cleanliness of all your bikes. You set a great example for others who don't clean their bikes very well. I don't see how you will ever be able to sell or trade that beautiful Speed Triple. The red stand is a stroke of genius too. Thanks for a great video and the introduction to dry chain lube!....Sal : )
TheMissendenFlyer Thank you for the video. I was just about to spend money on a bike cleaning service but now I reckon I'll have a go cleaning it myself.
MrMiniKG For sure, save yourself some money, it's not hard, just need a clear half hour and plenty of rags.....cheers for watching and good luck with the cleaning job...TMF
***** Hi MonsterFrench Thanks for the compliment about the bike, I do try and keep her clean :0) Not sure what you mean about a "Workshop crutch" (doesn't make sense in English?)? Perhaps you can try and explain??......
Aha! Yes - it's called an "Abba stand" - check out their website to see if they do international shipping abbastands.co.uk/product-detail.asp?item=superbike-stand&pid=1
Brilliant video - love using the dry chain lube too. Originally used Profi-Dry Lube which came with a little sticker to put on your swinging arm telling dealers not to use normal lube - that was a great idea. Ps. Have you considered doing part time work as a Harry Hill look alike? ;-)
I really need to do this. you would not be impressed if you had a look at the state of my chain. I just clean the wheel instead. great to see how it's done. I would sacrifice living space for a man cave that big. I've got a single garage with a bike and a car crammed in it.
Just a quick mention, if you spin the wheel the other way when wiping ( 11:00 ) you'll eliminate the risk of jamming your fingers between the chain and sprocket.
I ride similar to you - I tend to clean it either when it looks like it needs it or every 700miles (ish) - whichever is sooner...thanks for watching - TMF
Thanks for replying! I just got my first motorcycle - '09 Street triple R about 3 weeks ago. I have already rode 400+miles. great videos keep up the good work.
I had it custom made by a local automotive upholsterer (I bought the gel seat for my bike and decided to have the original seat changed into this brown affair)...
Why don't you use Kerosene? Chain maintenance on a Bonneville T120 is a PAIN in the ass, only two small sections just above the muffler that you can use to clean/lube the chain. Makes me want to buy a 2-1 exhaust system lol.
oh really? I actually got my bike from Hughenden M40, not really far from there... do you remember name of the place? i really need extra comfortable seat because of my health problems...
Don't want to sound as I'm being over critical TMF, but cleaning along the bottom run of the chain whilst rotating the back wheel is risky. Easy to trap fingers between chain and sprocket with painful consequences.
Hey! I was just wondering where you got that lift, ive Been trying to Google it and been asking some Swedish companies and such, would be awesome if you even had a link! Love the content!
Marcus Östlin Hi Marcus, thanks for your kind words glad you like my vids - I got the stand direct from abbastands.co.uk/ Cheers for watching, all the best - TMF
@@TheMissendenFlyer Someone on TH-cam did a really good experiment to test various cleaners by immersing an O ring in a test tube containing a small quantity of each solvent.Petrol,kerosene,WD40,brake cleaner and many more.After several months immersion he measured each O ring with a gauge,and also tested each one for loss of elasticity or hardness.The result was every solvent was OK except for petrol and nail polish remover,which caused swelling and softness to the rings.
Great video and step by step but the audio is quite difficult to hear. Between the echo of your shop, the rattle of the cans and perhaps just the distance to the mic it is impossible to hear the section when you start lubing the chain as to what you are saying. Thanks for putting up good quality visuals. I'm a newbie with my first X-ring chain and about to get to it.
TheMissendenFlyer I found the audio slightly muted as well, but I have a volume control on my speakers - aren't I the cool one!!! ;-) Thanks for the Video btw and the later STR is well worth a test ride - especially the untra-sexy RX version!!! IMHO.
It's a British product called an abba stand, I'm sure they probably ship abroad, it is a great bit of kit. If you do a web search I'm sure you'll find em. Thanks for watching, all the best - TMF
I'd always take the chain off to clean it like that, saves you getting oil/chemicals on your tyre and takes less effort. Drop your chain in to a bottle with some cleaner, put the lid on and give it a shake to work out the grime.
Graeme Jackson Hi Graeme - thanks for the tip - I can't be doing with removing the back wheel etc so do it "in situ" like this (why can't all bikes be shaft drive???!)......thanks for watching and commenting, ride safe - TMF
You need to get chain cleaning tool call the Grease Ninja . Very inexpensive and there is no chain cleaner sprayed anywhere but on the chain. See the video of it on you tube.
I'd second that. Even a wad of newspaper pages works, and as long as you spin the wheel clockwise the paper doesn't all fly out as the chain drags past it!
TheMissendenFlyer Haha, you're right. It's great that we can help each other out and suggest things. As far as chain lube and maintenance is concerned, its probably one of the most idiosyncratic and contested areas on the net. Wax, wet lube, dry lube, gear oil, motor oil... etc! As it happens, I go for parrafin to clean (4 litres for £6 - lasts ages) used with a cheap set of paintbrushes and Halfords chain wax (apparently from the Castrol factory), repeated fairly regularly using paper/card to protect the floor and back wheel. I also spray wax onto the inside run only and brush a small amount onto the outside joints/sides, as I figure this prevents fling and any lube will get out to where its needed when the chain is hot. Great garage by the way bud. It looks like OCD put to good use :-)
Hi there, the very best thing to clean the chain with is simple paraffin ( or kerosene as the americans call it. ) As for lubricant application the absolute best way is to firstly mark the chain with Tipex so that you know where you started. Then using your chain lubricant (I use Mucoff Heavy duty chain lubricant ) get a hold of each roller between your thumb and forfinger and rotate/spin each roller whilst applying the lubricant to each roller . You will feel when the lubricant get under each roller as the roller will spin really freely once the product reaches the right place. Whilst this is a very slow and laborious method of lubricating the chain you can rest assured you have lubricated the chain thoroughly. Whilst most folk are happy to spray the chain lube on the chain (from whatever angle) it may reach the outside of the rollers but getting under the rollers is another story. The product I mention is very viscous as it leaves the spray probe so it gets under the rollers really easily but once cured (I usually leave over night) it completely changes consistency and does not fling off. I would say at a guess it takes me about 20/30 mins to lubricate all the rollers on my bike ( a 1250 Bandit) but its a great feeling knowing that you have done a very very thorough job. I know a lot of folk are keen on the various types of automatic chain oilers but if you like to keep you bike as near mint as possible (and I do) these are not the way to go as they make a right mess in my eyes. Hope this helps
dry lube is OK until you're riding in anything slightly moist in which case if your bike is sitting for any amount of time (outside work e.g.) it will start to rust - I've gone back to Motul wet lube, minimal fling and no rust
***** Fair point - dry works for me as my bikes tend to only sit in the garage and very rarely get left outside (unless I'm on tour somewhere)....cheers for watching and commenting, all the best - TMF
spin the wheel the other way so rag and fingers dont get caught between chain and sprocket while using the cloth. also the outer walls of the chain dont really need to much lube. just the middle, rollers x/o ring areas. lube the inside of the chain tyre side. while on the stand start engine stick it in first while be careful of course, give it a burn spin the wheel, central fugal force will bring lube from inside chain to the outer. will save hell of allot on lube using extra spray, i only use one full cycle of the chain while spraying then use method above, save buying shit load of chain wax
Here’s hoping this comment finds you, as this is a much older video. I’ve found a product called “KettenMax”, which is basically an “auto wash, & lube” type of affair for chain cleaning. Wondering if you have any experience with it? If memory serves, you’ve said in the past if you don’t like a product, you wouldn’t bash it, you would just not waste time on a review at all. I only ask because I just realized, of the dozens of bikes I’ve owned in the past, I’ve only ever owned 1 chain drive, ( and now 2 with my new triumph). The first one was a garage queen which spent It’s life in my ownership, always “under construction” with upgrades and such so the chain was never properly cleaned to my knowledge. I’m thinking this would be a good alternative the the mess associated with chain cleaning. I’d love to see your review of this product. There are several on TH-cam, but they just don’t provide the flair I’m used to with your reviews. Best regards,
I have not. I have it on order, I figure it’s a reasonable enough price I’d try it out as I’m not a big fan of oil and or degreasing products all over my bike or garage floor.
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Good video, can I suggest one thing? Put your bike in neutral and hand spin your rear wheel in reverse when you clean your chain so your cloth or fingers don’t get caught in between the chain and sprocket. In the video looks like an accident ready to happen, especially if a newer bike rider does it and not paying enough attention. Keep up the good work!
Helpful video, but are you sure you don't have an ownership stake in the company which makes the cleaner and lube with the amount that you are spraying on there?
Thank you TheMissendenFlyer
As a new rider, its always helpful for me to know different ways and tips for maintemance.
Im 22 aand have been driving a car for 4 years.. i then decided, nows the time.. so i got a bike 3...? Months ago?
Suzuki bandit 600.
Thank you for the video, very descriptive and helpful!
So thanks dude :)
You're welcome Ross, enjoy your new machine and ride safe! All the best - TMF
I clean my chain the same way ,and its done 24,500 miles and its still in great condition
Great video, great bikes you have & great looking garage.
+ODanboy Thank you very much - glad you approve! ;0)
Great vid sir and what a cool stand! There is always that split second of silent prayer when you're using a paddock stand on your own, your stand is much easier on the pulse rate! I must say you use a lot more product than I do but I will try it your way next time. I almost feel inspired to give it a go now, but it's a nice morning so maybe not!! Tell you what, I'm looking forward to your chain adjustment video as I feel sure you have a wheel alignment trick or two up your sleeve!
Many thanks good sir, best and warmest and of course ride (and fly) safe.
Hi Stephen - thanks for your kind words as ever...and yes that Abba Stand is brilliant, think it was "MCN Product of the Year" a couple of years back, can't recommend it enough. Lovely day as you say, must get out for a lunch time ride......all the best - TMF
What seat is that? looks lovely and comfy :D
Been looking for a solution for the long rides. with the standard seat, my butt hurts after a couple of hours,
any (cheap) suggestions ?
Thanks man!
That was an absolute chain cleaner frenzy, haha!
A lot of people use Kerosene to clean the chain. I like that stand
Thanks, we all enjoyed the Edmundo Ross performance with the aerosols...Keep up the good work mate ....
Mate.
That rear Hugger is *SO* much better than what we get 'given' with the 2014/15
Anyways. I like this *OLDER* video of yours. Cheers matey.
I am Doings mine tomorrow...Again..Could NOT have done it without this video...Honest :-) Thumbs!!
Blahdeblah52 Yeah right.... ;0) That hugger was a Triumph extra, at least you got given yours!! How do you find the 2014/15?? Was wondering about test riding one of those new fangled Street Triple RX machines as a potential replacement for mine when the time comes - can't seem to bring myself to not have a Triumph and the little STR is a fabulous bit of kit.....
You definitely want to protect your tyres don't want that slippery stuff on them
Thanks for sending me to this one Flyer has been really helpful. Thumbs up for you sir. I must admit you reminded me of Eddie from Bottom when you was having a good shake up with the cans. Used to watch that with me old man. Great video Cheers.
Oh dear....
Great video. As is the ACF50. Thanks for making them for new riders like me 👍
Just ordered center stand for my t100. It’s a new bike but in mean time I’m pushing it lubing it piece by piece. Not terrible but not great. Also i heard should be lubed after wash. Because any time chain gets wet you are supposed to lube. Just what I’ve heard. Also, do you do lube chain every 200 miles like manual says. Thats pretty frequent.
No I don't I'm afraid....
Nice video mate, great looking bike :)
+JOSE EDUARDO MACHADO Thanks Jose - good of you to say so ;0) All the best - TMF
As a fellow lover of the Street Triple.. Subbed !
***** Good to have you aboard sir! Thanks for the sub....
Thanks TMF - this is a job I have planned in for this weekend. First time attempted on my first bike! It's good to see it clearly demoed.
Great stuff ImaginaryGarage, hope it went well! Sorry I took so long to spot your comment!!,
+TheMissendenFlyer Not bad at all thanks. I'm trying to get it done every 600 miles to keep it in good order.
+ImaginaryGarage ...good idea, "look after the bike and the bike will look after you" and all that eh?
A bit of vintage TMF! I see this is going on 5 years old and you and the Street Triple are looking better - the bike because you must've swapped the seat, and you because of the lbs lost (in the words of Vic and Bob..."I'm not gay or owt") but I know you've lost a lost recently and I can appreciate that - lost 21lbs in 24 days doing a sort of water fast but with plenty of cheating going on. Its nice to see the way your vids have come on...I've been watching and subscribed about 8 months ago. You present very well and I find myself watching some of the videos that I start off thinking "this'll probably be dull...I'll give it a couple of minutes" such as how to clean your chain, and thoroughly enjoy them. Must also be down to your editing. Thank you, and keep it up!
Thank you very much James - glad you noticed my weight loss, it's been a pretty tough project but I'm glad I cracked it, fitter and lighter now than when I was 20!
Great video, as always! I've just taken delivery of my Abba stand for use with my Street Triple RX - absolutely fantastic product!
Glad you agree Jon - I use mine for both the STR and my Panigale, like you say, great product! Cheers for watching....TMF
After use chain cleaner and brushed nicely, can i jusy use water to risin it off?
No - just let it air dry before lubing...
Good job, you might want to clean/check the front sprocket too.
That dance has pleased the Motolube God many times in this household.
Afternoon from Cherryville BC Canada - loving my Speed Triple so much my wife decided she wanted the Street Triple so bought her a used 2010 Tornado Red one with the under seat Triumph Microns can I take the passenger pegs off alright with out her toasting her leg? Bike is still at the owners place till weeks end and pick up, but thought I would ask you as you have Arrows on yours . Cheers Robert
Yes no problem....
I use wurth dry chain lube as well, great stuff. But to clean the chain I use paraffin soaked paper towels - very effective and cheap, and makes no mess.
Great tip!
Great camera views. Thank You.
+Mark Miller Glad you found it of use - thanks for stopping by and saying so - all the best - TMF
I always remove the rear wheel,that way you can drop the chain into a tray and fully immerse part of it while you brush it clean.I use white spirit which I change 2 or 3 times until it remains fairly clear.Always dry the chain thoroughly....some reckon the solvent dissolves the x rings but Ifind my chains last a pretty long time.
Yeah there seems to be quite a lot of witchcraft surrounding the O rings - not sure I'd use white spirit myself but if it works for you!!! Thanks for stopping by - all the best - TMF
Do you have a video how to replace cam chain tensioner triumph street triple r?
Tia
No I don't - sorry....
Good content, keep it up. Need to ask you, what is that bike stand called, in place of a single paddock stand, is it universal or made for street triple only. I want to get one for my speed triple. Thank you.
It's an Abba stand - universal, you just buy adapters for the bike(s) you need to lift....great bit of kit...
haven't owned a bike for a couple of years. Decided I was going to be a real cheap old banger to get back into it - now thinking i'll wait and save for a street triple!
Good plan!
I might look for a higher miles mark 1 to get me back into it - would you say they are still a good buy or is the mk2 way ahead?
I think all Street Triples are great, no matter what the year....
good video explaining the whole process, new to riding so trying to learn as much as i can without taking the bike to garage everytime. My bike is due its 600 mile service, does the garage clean an re lube the chain on the first service? or will i have do that myself? also i have use a hose with a light spray and sponge to clean the bike is the hose ok? Thanks
The garage will probably lube the chain but I doubt very much they'll clean it....and yes the hose is fine (I uploaded a " how to clean a bike" video yesterday - you may find that of interest). All the best - TMF
+TheMissendenFlyer thanks, i shall take a look at the video
Even though I am very handy and know how to do all this sort of stuff, I love watching your videos. they are very well put together mate.
I recently bought a street triple 675 R and your videos have encouraged me to start my own bike channel :)
Thanks for doing these videos.
subscribed.
Thanks for the kind words GamerLAD and best of luck with your new channel - I look forward to checking it out! Enjoy the Street Triple, you obviously have good taste ;0) All the best - TMF
TheMissendenFlyer So far I am, very fun bike.
I love the sound it makes, such a unique sound. especially when you open the throttle.
it's so light too which is good for me as I commute on it in heavy traffic.
I'll be sure to stay tuned for more :)
Missenden,
I’m having a hard time understanding the name of that stand you’re using. Is it an Abbott or Adder? I can’t find it online. Cheers!
ABBA
TheMissendenFlyer thank you!
Great video (as normal). How often should I be going through this routine please?
I personally just do it when the chain starts to look either a bit grungy (overuse in bad weather) or a bit rusty (under use!)....no hard and fast rule really, depends how often you ride....
nice mechanics overalls ... any pointers as to where to source one?
+Gautam Nevatia it's actually a flying suit I've repurposed into overalls - so a pilots supply place like Transair is the place to look....
Another good video. Maintaining the chain the way you do, how many miles do you think a chain would last for riding generally ie, not thrashing it.
Well I've never worn one out put it that way! I would think at least 20K if you look after it....
Thanks.
Helpful tip, if the chain lube gets onto the rim a good way to get it off is WD-40
Very useful...as a new triumph street triple owner I normally just blast the chain with lube and hope for the best and get a load of crap over the back wheel. I will now change my strategy !....thanks.
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Gary Harrison Oops, made you some work there - sorry about that....
I accidentally got some on a brake disk once and the brakes were never the same until I changed the pads. Personally, I now always cover the disk and callipers before spraying anywhere near the disks. I am sure I am being over the top careful but it's hard not to after my experience.
I completely agree - I shall do that in future!
I think you must have been a lot more careful than me. On a separate unrelated point, what would you use as a tank bag on a street triple? Your opinion is as high as they come. (No pressure)
I'd probably just get an Oxford one, they seem pretty good...
Nevets you can heat your old pads with a blow torch and burn out any oils they have on them. Works great on bikes that have leaky fork seals and the pads get totally soaked in fork oil.
which chain lube did u use. i think for chain cleaning paraffin is way better to use save sm money u can get 4L for £7 from b&q
I use white chain spray from SDOC these days....
I really miss the days that chains had the master link and clip. So much easier and more efficient to take it off the bike for cleaning. I never had one of those chains fail either (5 bikes from 80 to 650cc) and now I am dealing with an endless chain on my Z400.
nice video thanks, should you do this every time you wash the bike or is it ok to wash it without doing this? cheers
It’s ok to wash without doing it, just keep an eye on it….
thank you, awesome video
+Tuo Aqueveque Thank you - glad you approve! :0)
Thank you for your "suck eggs tutorial" I'm brand new to motorbikes, just bought a triumph tiger 800 on an 11 plate, I found this very useful for myself, keep up with the amazing content. 😁
Welcome along Kevin! ...and thanks for watching - TMF
great video, im a new rider I found this helpful!
more cleaning & maintenance videos would be amazing cause the season is coming!
Thanks Marcus - glad you found this of use and I'll see what I can do! Take it easy out there if it's still early days for you. - All the best - TMF
Enjoyed watching that - made me feel so glad I have a Scottoiler! LOL. I second your endorsement of the Abba stand, which I've been using for many years now with my (heavy)T'Bird 900. Great bit of kit.
.....or of course you can always by a shaft drive and do away with the faff altogether!
...or even a belt drive!
Nice work! .. I have to do mine on the Bonneville. It's a mess! Love that garage floor. I priced it when I bought this house and it would have cost me over $3K to install it!! ... No thanks! ;-)
The floor is a Costco special - cost me a few hundred quid.....I guess your garage is much bigger than mine! (we don't have much space to build big houses in blighty).......
Super informative videos TMF
How often do you adjust your chain on your Triple?
I've never had to do it....it gets checked and set whenever the rear tyre gets replaced and it's then been fine....
Excellent work here. We must be cut from the same mold as I take the same time and follow the exact same formula for cleaning my chains. Still loving my ST3R (even more so as I've been away from her for 3 weeks on business). That stand is awesome btw.
+Alexual Thanks Alexual, and yes can't recommend the Abba Stand highly enough, really sound bit of kit.....thanks for the kind words and for watching/commenting - all the best - TMF
I am very impressed with the cleanliness of all your bikes. You set a great example for others who don't clean their bikes very well. I don't see how you will ever be able to sell or trade that beautiful Speed Triple. The red stand is a stroke of genius too. Thanks for a great video and the introduction to dry chain lube!....Sal : )
No worries Sal - and by the way it's a Street Triple ;0) Thanks for watching as ever.....
I stand corrected. It's a speedy Street Triple. LOL.....Sal : )
I didn't know Heston Blumenthal rode a street triple!
Oi! Less of that ;0)
...hate it that I can't reply to some comments - sort it You Tube!
You can only reply to those who are on Google+
Aha! Mystery sold - cheers MrMiniKG.....
TheMissendenFlyer
Thank you for the video. I was just about to spend money on a bike cleaning service but now I reckon I'll have a go cleaning it myself.
MrMiniKG For sure, save yourself some money, it's not hard, just need a clear half hour and plenty of rags.....cheers for watching and good luck with the cleaning job...TMF
TheMissendenFlyer
Sort ya life out FFS :-)
Ha ha, nothing like a bit of fettling to make you feel epic! Good job
Cheers pal!
Very informative video.
Only thing I would recommend is do ALL your talking while you aren't shaking cans.
Very informative thanks !
Thanks Andy - well it's not exactly rocket science this one is it?? Ride safe!
Hi, Where did you bought the suit?
No idea Steve, bought it years ago, probably somewhere like Transair pilot shop I would think....my first stop for all aircraft related kit!! :0)
How long did you really shake the cans for
Flippin' ages! ....probably about a minute....
Hello, how are called type Workshop crutch ? Impossible to find in France .
If your bike is very clean it is amazing
***** Hi MonsterFrench Thanks for the compliment about the bike, I do try and keep her clean :0) Not sure what you mean about a "Workshop crutch" (doesn't make sense in English?)? Perhaps you can try and explain??......
I speak of the red object to put the motorcycle upright. sorry for English this is that google translated
4:45
Aha! Yes - it's called an "Abba stand" - check out their website to see if they do international shipping abbastands.co.uk/product-detail.asp?item=superbike-stand&pid=1
TheMissendenFlyer Thank you very much for your answer. Sorry for bad English
Brilliant video - love using the dry chain lube too. Originally used Profi-Dry Lube which came with a little sticker to put on your swinging arm telling dealers not to use normal lube - that was a great idea. Ps. Have you considered doing part time work as a Harry Hill look alike? ;-)
mmmmm
I really need to do this. you would not be impressed if you had a look at the state of my chain. I just clean the wheel instead. great to see how it's done. I would sacrifice living space for a man cave that big. I've got a single garage with a bike and a car crammed in it.
Glad to be of help!
Sorry, my mistake, the grease ninja is for applying the lube not the cleaner. I've had two of them and it is a fantastic product.
Just a quick mention, if you spin the wheel the other way when wiping ( 11:00 ) you'll eliminate the risk of jamming your fingers between the chain and sprocket.
Very good tip!
how many miles between cleanings? (I do not ride in the rain or any precipitation).
I ride similar to you - I tend to clean it either when it looks like it needs it or every 700miles (ish) - whichever is sooner...thanks for watching - TMF
Thanks for replying! I just got my first motorcycle - '09 Street triple R about 3 weeks ago. I have already rode 400+miles. great videos keep up the good work.
Great choice of bike! Enjoy and ride safe my friend!
Interesting, cheers
TMF, where did you get the seat?
I had it custom made by a local automotive upholsterer (I bought the gel seat for my bike and decided to have the original seat changed into this brown affair)...
I'm sure you could easily do some Harry Hill impressions. What are the chances?
Nil.
Does that stand lift the front wheel also?
One or the other....
Why don't you use Kerosene?
Chain maintenance on a Bonneville T120 is a PAIN in the ass, only two small sections just above the muffler that you can use to clean/lube the chain. Makes me want to buy a 2-1 exhaust system lol.
Sub'd. A video showing adjustment of the chain would be awesome!
Hi Krudler - thanks for the sub and welcome along! I'll add the chain adjustment to my "to do" list - you a STriple rider???
Yep, I have a MY12 street triple R in white!
The best model year for the STR for sure :0)
That rear tyre got a good shower.
where can i find that seat? it looks so comfy
I had that one custom made by a local upholsterer...and it is comfy :0)
alright, is this place in london or somewhere near london?
Bourne End near high Wycombe....
oh really? I actually got my bike from Hughenden M40, not really far from there... do you remember name of the place? i really need extra comfortable seat because of my health problems...
Don't want to sound as I'm being over critical TMF, but cleaning along the bottom run of the chain whilst rotating the back wheel is risky. Easy to trap fingers between chain and sprocket with painful consequences.
Have you ever considered fitting a Scottoiler TMF? I find the clean stays cleaner as well as constantly lubricated
Considered it and decided against.....
where did you get the plate holder?
Plate holder? You mean the number plate/tail tidy??? ...I had the dealer fit it when I bought it, I think it was an R&G one...
sorry, yes! the tail tidy . R&G, thank you i will check it out!
Hey! I was just wondering where you got that lift, ive Been trying to Google it and been asking some Swedish companies and such, would be awesome if you even had a link!
Love the content!
Marcus Östlin Hi Marcus, thanks for your kind words glad you like my vids - I got the stand direct from abbastands.co.uk/ Cheers for watching, all the best - TMF
What are your thoughts on using kerosene for a cleaning agent?
Fine - I don't see any reason why not....not sure what effect it might have on chain O rings mind you??? Someone here may know....
@@TheMissendenFlyer Someone on TH-cam did a really good experiment to test various cleaners by immersing an O ring in a test tube containing a small quantity of each solvent.Petrol,kerosene,WD40,brake cleaner and many more.After several months immersion he measured each O ring with a gauge,and also tested each one for loss of elasticity or hardness.The result was every solvent was OK except for petrol and nail polish remover,which caused swelling and softness to the rings.
Yamaha mt07 owner here. I use kerosene on my bike's chain, and last chain lasted 30.000 kms. So I guess it's fine...
I have heard kero is GREAT.
Check out ALL the chain cleaning vid's on TH-cam.
Ooh runny fluids!
Why don’t you move the wheel anti-clockwise? Much inteligente 😂
Great video and step by step but the audio is quite difficult to hear. Between the echo of your shop, the rattle of the cans and perhaps just the distance to the mic it is impossible to hear the section when you start lubing the chain as to what you are saying. Thanks for putting up good quality visuals. I'm a newbie with my first X-ring chain and about to get to it.
Matthew Miller Hi Matt, glad the video was of use, sorry you found the audio a struggle - enjoy the bike and ride safe! All the best - TMF
TheMissendenFlyer I found the audio slightly muted as well, but I have a volume control on my speakers - aren't I the cool one!!! ;-) Thanks for the Video btw and the later STR is well worth a test ride - especially the untra-sexy RX version!!! IMHO.
CITIZEN ONE, Author ....it's on my to do list!
Any chance of posting the wurth cleaner and dry lube you use.
...it's just called "Wurth brake and chain cleaner" and "Wurth High performance dry chain lube" - it's widely available if you do the Google....
TheMissendenFlyer Cheers.
Mate where can I get one of those stands?????
Brilliant idea.
I am in Australia. Are they a commercial item or a home made job?
Cheers,
Andy
It's a British product called an abba stand, I'm sure they probably ship abroad, it is a great bit of kit. If you do a web search I'm sure you'll find em. Thanks for watching, all the best - TMF
+TheMissendenFlyer
Cheers for the reply mate :-)
Your local motorcycle shop.
Now I know how to shake a can :))
Harry hill does chain maintenance
I'd always take the chain off to clean it like that, saves you getting oil/chemicals on your tyre and takes less effort. Drop your chain in to a bottle with some cleaner, put the lid on and give it a shake to work out the grime.
Graeme Jackson Hi Graeme - thanks for the tip - I can't be doing with removing the back wheel etc so do it "in situ" like this (why can't all bikes be shaft drive???!)......thanks for watching and commenting, ride safe - TMF
TheMissendenFlyer no need to remove the wheel, just pop off the split link and pull the chain off
You need to get chain cleaning tool call the Grease Ninja . Very inexpensive and there is no chain cleaner sprayed anywhere but on the chain. See the video of it on you tube.
I have the Grease Ninja I wouldn’t rate it. My thinking only but it’s a very mediocre clean, nothing like hands in for a good clean.
him driving on the left is trippin me out .. great vid mate
+ivon trutnev What you normally ride on the wrong side!!??
+TheMissendenFlyer sorry man I'm a bloody American ... just got a speed triple the and love it
+ivon trutnev ...aha, so you do ride on the wrong side...careful the Trumpet doesn't keep pulling to the left.... :0)
+TheMissendenFlyer .. hahah only when I'm trying to have some fun on the speedway
a good thing I started doing is get a bit of cardboard and put it between your chain and wheel. stops the spray from getting over your tyre and wheel.
I'd second that. Even a wad of newspaper pages works, and as long as you spin the wheel clockwise the paper doesn't all fly out as the chain drags past it!
Great idea! ...what did we do before the interweb........
TheMissendenFlyer
Haha, you're right. It's great that we can help each other out and suggest things. As far as chain lube and maintenance is concerned, its probably one of the most idiosyncratic and contested areas on the net. Wax, wet lube, dry lube, gear oil, motor oil... etc! As it happens, I go for parrafin to clean (4 litres for £6 - lasts ages) used with a cheap set of paintbrushes and Halfords chain wax (apparently from the Castrol factory), repeated fairly regularly using paper/card to protect the floor and back wheel. I also spray wax onto the inside run only and brush a small amount onto the outside joints/sides, as I figure this prevents fling and any lube will get out to where its needed when the chain is hot. Great garage by the way bud. It looks like OCD put to good use :-)
pjeball You're so right about the OCD.....that's why those flecks of oil on my rims were stressing me out so much!!! ;0) Nice one.....
That stand is awesome. Where to buy?
+Chris Campbell If you Google Abba Stand you should find it...
TheMissendenFlyer got it, thanks.
Hi there,
the very best thing to clean the chain with is simple paraffin ( or kerosene as the americans call it. ) As for lubricant application the absolute best way is to firstly mark the chain with Tipex so that you know where you started. Then using your chain lubricant (I use Mucoff Heavy duty chain lubricant ) get a hold of each roller between your thumb and forfinger and rotate/spin each roller whilst applying the lubricant to each roller . You will feel when the lubricant get under each roller as the roller will spin really freely once the product reaches the right place. Whilst this is a very slow and laborious method of lubricating the chain you can rest assured you have lubricated the chain thoroughly. Whilst most folk are happy to spray the chain lube on the chain (from whatever angle) it may reach the outside of the rollers but getting under the rollers is another story. The product I mention is very viscous as it leaves the spray probe so it gets under the rollers really easily but once cured (I usually leave over night) it completely changes consistency and does not fling off. I would say at a guess it takes me about 20/30 mins to lubricate all the rollers on my bike ( a 1250 Bandit) but its a great feeling knowing that you have done a very very thorough job. I know a lot of folk are keen on the various types of automatic chain oilers but if you like to keep you bike as near mint as possible (and I do) these are not the way to go as they make a right mess in my eyes. Hope this helps
beutiful bike bro
Thanks
good job. but i take a t shape cardboard and stick it between the tire and rear sprocket.
keep things clean.
Fingers almost caught. I spin it the other way when doing the rag part to avoid catches
dry lube is OK until you're riding in anything slightly moist in which case if your bike is sitting for any amount of time (outside work e.g.) it will start to rust - I've gone back to Motul wet lube, minimal fling and no rust
***** Fair point - dry works for me as my bikes tend to only sit in the garage and very rarely get left outside (unless I'm on tour somewhere)....cheers for watching and commenting, all the best - TMF
TheMissendenFlyer living in North East Scotland we don't do dry! ha! all the best
Do you recommend dry lube in wet, winter riding also? Great channel btw 👍
Good video, but you got a lot of that stuff on the tyre. I always try to avoid that, but if any gets on I use brake cleaner to remove it.
My kitchen is dirtier than that chain. Ps I bought the ABBA stand on your recommendation. Many thanks.
Remind me not to eat around yours!
If you are down Tadley Hants way send me an email. I'll certainly treat you to a pub meal. I love videos.
spin the wheel the other way so rag and fingers dont get caught between chain and sprocket while using the cloth. also the outer walls of the chain dont really need to much lube. just the middle, rollers x/o ring areas. lube the inside of the chain tyre side. while on the stand start engine stick it in first while be careful of course, give it a burn spin the wheel, central fugal force will bring lube from inside chain to the outer. will save hell of allot on lube using extra spray, i only use one full cycle of the chain while spraying then use method above, save buying shit load of chain wax
Thanks for that Bandit Brian - all sounds like good advice....cheers for watching, ride safe - TMF
Here’s hoping this comment finds you, as this is a much older video. I’ve found a product called “KettenMax”, which is basically an “auto wash, & lube” type of affair for chain cleaning.
Wondering if you have any experience with it? If memory serves, you’ve said in the past if you don’t like a product, you wouldn’t bash it, you would just not waste time on a review at all. I only ask because I just realized, of the dozens of bikes I’ve owned in the past, I’ve only ever owned 1 chain drive, ( and now 2 with my new triumph). The first one was a garage queen which spent It’s life in my ownership, always “under construction” with upgrades and such so the chain was never properly cleaned to my knowledge.
I’m thinking this would be a good alternative the the mess associated with chain cleaning. I’d love to see your review of this product. There are several on TH-cam, but they just don’t provide the flair I’m used to with your reviews.
Best regards,
No I’ve not come across it Chris...any good?? I don’t tend to trust products like this as a rule....
I have not. I have it on order, I figure it’s a reasonable enough price I’d try it out as I’m not a big fan of oil and or degreasing products all over my bike or garage floor.
What were those products?
Can I buy them on Amazon?
good video. not sure you shook the cans enough though ;)
+David Gilmore Yeah you may be right ;0) Thanks for watching and for stopping by - all the best - TMF
I'm just as bad! Great posts btw esp the Gran Canaria series. I'll be going!!