How to Clean Motorcycle Chain - Lubricate a Motorcycle Chain
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Cleaning and lubricating a motorcycle chain not only extends the life of those parts, but it maintains drive efficiency. In other words, it ensures your bike keeps going as fast as it was designed to. In this video, we'll demonstrate how to quickly and easily clean your motorcycle chain and then lubricate it. See the full article at TheRideAdvice.com at therideadvice.com/clean-lubric...
Cleaning and lubricating a motorcycle chain is one of the easiest ways to dip your feet into bike maintenance. And while with modern chains such as the O-ring and X-ring chain, lubrication is provided by grease sealed into the working area between the O-rings, you still need to lubricate the areas of the chain - the parts that are exposed to the environment and make contact with front and rear sprockets of your bike.
Some will argue that given the cost to replace both a bike chain and sprockets, it isn’t worth the money on cleaning and lubrication products, nor the time to apply them. To a degree, this is true. It certainly isn’t as important to maintain your chain and sprockets nearly as much as say, ensuring your front brake pads are in top order or that you have enough pressure in your tires. But nevertheless, by cleaning and lubricating your chain you will decrease friction and heat on it which will not only extend chain and sprocket life, but improve the efficiency of the drive too. That means better bike performance and surely that is worth some time and money?
If you are going to do this, you’re really going to want a rear stand. Yes, it can be done without one, but the only way to do it is by moving the bike forwards (or backwards) to rotate the chain which is a time consuming process.
Cleaning the Chain
Regardless of what product you use or what method you employ to clean your chain, it’s best to warm it up first by going for a 10 to 15 minute ride. This will make it much easier to get rid of the grime and grit that will have accumulated on your chain after only a few hundred miles (or less).
When applying cleaning product to a chain, avoid any solvents. Between the inner and outer side plates of the chain is rubber and while it’s hardy, you will shorten your chains life with products that are designed to dissolve things. Kerosene (or Paraffin as it’s called in some parts of the world) is fine and generally very cheap to buy.
If you really want to go all out, you can purchase a specially formulated motorcycle chain cleaner, such as Motul Chain Clean or Motorex Chain Clean. They’re a little more expensive than straight kerosene, probably only make cleaning the chain slightly easier, but come in a handy aerosol can.
Whatever product you choose, cleaning is just a simple matter of applying the solution and if it’s particularly dirty, use a brush to scrub whatever else remains. A toothbrush will do the job, but a grunge brush will be much more effective (and not much more expensive, either). Place some rags or cardboard behind the chain where you’re spraying and scrubbing to prevent the cleaning liquid and the grime from getting on other parts of your bike.
Once you’ve finished cleaning the chain, let it sit for around 10 minutes to allow the cleaning solution to dry. Again, if your chain was particularly dirty, give it a quick spray with the garden hose afterwards.
Chain Lubrication
It’s recommended that for lubricating your chain you buy a specific lubricant made for motorcycle chains. Many people go for WD-40 because it’s cheap and almost everyone has a can at home. But don’t use it for your chain. It contains petroleum based oils that are corrosive to rubber which your chain contains in-between the side plates. It will also attract more dirt, dust and other particles onto your chain, defeating the purpose of cleaning the chain in the first place. Lastly, it evaporates within a few weeks, meaning you could be riding around with an unlubricated chain which will ensure a short sprocket and chain life.
Other reasons to use a proper motorcycle chain lubricant is that in addition to penetrating the chain, it will turn ‘sticky’ so that it doesn’t fling off onto other parts of your bike when you’re riding at 60 mph. Again, products like Motul Street Chain Lube are a good choice and at around $10 for a 10 oz can, it’s not considerably more expensive than WD-40 anyway.
When lubricating your chain, you can either be very precise and spray only between the end plates (you’re targeting the rubber between each plate) and on the rollers, or spray the thing like it’s a cockroach you’re trying to drown. Either way works, it’s just up to you whether you want to be slow and precise, thus reducing the amount of lubricant you use and saving a bit of money in the long term. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
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DO NOT put your bike in first and run it on the rear stand. It's just not a good idea in general no matter how smart you think you are.
+Your Mother Dont go outside without a helmet on!
***** True, i guess the unexpected is never expected when it happens, and then it's too late.
I have no problem doing it myself, but then again i don't put my fingers near the chain when it's in motion, i don't want to live without fingers :)
Your Mother spot on mate this guy is plonker.making a video like this ,,,I can see finger's missing !!!!!!!!!
Agreed, this is the dumbest thing I've seen in a while. Always keep the bike off and manually rotate. I'll keep my fingers.
2:05 TERRIBLE ADVICE! DO NOT ATTEMPT!!!
Oh dude, you're just asking for trouble with the bike on. Good way to lose your fingers.
+izzygp327 I've still got all six fingers on each hand.
Been doing it like that, if your fingers are no where near the chain when it spins its hard to lose em ;)
If you could just guarantee that you would only lose one finger and that it would be your off hand pinky, then you could just stop using this method after you lost your first finger. Risk-reward ratio is indefinite on this one, while the odds are regular numbers, go figure 😂
It's like trying explain an 8 yo why you shouldn't have a phone charging in your bed, "do phones blow up?", "not in general, no", "so why can't I....", "just put it on the table".
Great video! I liked the camera angles and quick commentary. I would recommend not turning on your motorcycle, an unknowing person could make the mistake of getting their fingers caught in there. It's better to be safe than sorry!
Never have the bike running and in gear while doing any kinds of maintenance.
Well, could you explain why you think that? And if it's that you might lose a finger while the chain is running, exactly how would that happen based on what the video showed? No loose clothing near the chain, the grunge brush is designed for chain use (i.e., it's not a rag), what exactly is the danger?
TheRideAdvice The grunge brush can get caught in the chain and, possibly, cause a nasty injury.
Well, I think you have more chance of someone running into the back of you while stopped at traffic lights than that happening. I've never heard of injuries when using a grunge brush like this, but to each their own. Thanks for the feedback :)
DescaDK Yeah, suggesting this to a newby could end up in (omgmyfingersareinaplasticbagIshouldneverdothatshitagain).
There are plenty of examples of the bike throwing itself off the carrier like this and also fingers and tools being bent/cut/ripped.
So yeah, never use that solution. Period.
DescaDK I agree!
WRONG! DO NOT EVER PUT YOUR MOTORCYCLE IN FIRST TO CLEAN THE CHAIN. THAT IS ABSOLUTELY DANGEROUS.
As most people have pointed out it's dangerous to clean the chain while in gear and running. Two benefits of cleaning the slow, safe way, are that you get to visually check the links of your chain. I once found a kink in my chain that was very stubborn. I knew then that the chain was ready to be replaced. The link wasn't settling right, and I'm not a mechanic, but that's a warning to me. The sprockets were fine, and the rest of the chain was good, but that link was toast for some reason. Second, I like being thorough in cleaning the gunk of the chain. Running in gear, I imagine might be quick, but you might not pick off all the gunk of the blind side of the chain.
never clean a bike when it's in first gear safety first
Thank you for the simple and helpful video
Well done on the video but I would not clean the chain while the engine is running for several reasons:
1) Premature and unnecessary wear on the brush
2) Brush hairs may get lodged in the chain
3) Brush may get caught by chain and cause damage to the bike, the brush, and you. There are plenty of pictures on the internet of people losing their fingers because of this.
4) Unecessary use of gas, annoyance to your neighbors, and less environmentally friendly
5)Cleaning is not thorough. Only the surface gets cleaned doing it this way. I would recommend using the other end of the brush to scrub between the chain rollers.
"That might hurt." I hope he was joking. DO NOT TURN THE BIKE ON WHEN WORKING ON THE CHAIN. You will lose fingers if you get the fingers in the chain.
do it manualy in neutral its slightly more time consuming but you get to save your fingers bike chain and gear no joke a bit of slip up and your finger or hands are off.
Haters gonna hate, switch it into 5th gear, and lube the chain in 1/20th of the time.
I knew I could rely on your, Doge!
Why not first gear?
Arfat Ahmed too slow.
Just asking.
First gear is faster than fifth gear right
Any change you can do a video of the er6n full service and tighten your chain please.
ook so i thought why so many dislikes? then i saw the video oh dear
I JUST LOST 2 FINGERS halves DOING THAT .. DOO NOOT TURN ON THE ENGINE EEVVVERR... unless ur sitting the seat...
take time and clean it manually.. DO NOT TOUCH ANY PARTS WHILE ON GEAR... its just been 3 days since it happened.. even now typing with left hand...
90 w gear oil is best for bike chains, no more dirty sticky chains
Hey, Man. Thanks for the video. I need more guidance from you in order to take care my motorcycle. I'm pretty sure my chain looks really dirty and needs celaning and lube. Please guide me, Master. I beg u
how often are you suppose to clean it. I have an r3 and Vlog thats why
What about using chain paste (Motul) instead of a spray-on chain lube? Anyone have experience with chain paste? What the difference?
The video is good and to the point. I do not think putting the bike in 1st gear and running it is a good idea. But I appreciate learning the proper way to lube the chain. Some people lube both sides and this us just extra lube that will end up flinging.
I turn the bike on, I donot touch it, I spray the lube carefully. what are the chances my finger goes off?
good work
this idea with cardboard is so simple-great.
what about engine oil - is it ok to lubricate with it ?
This immediately became a bad advice video the moment it recommended running the bike while working on the chain. Was this meant as a bad joke?
Wd40 and a old rag to clean. And some pj1 blue label for lube, don't think you need to spray so much to where it's running off like that just to where it's coated. For a non o-ring chain thats really dirty and gritty I remove it and wash it in old gas. I really doubt any chain cleaner would work as good as completely submerging it in a solvent.
just wanted to know do i need to wipe the chain with a cloth after lubricating it .....and if then after how much time??
You have to use brush after applying chain clean and then apply water to clean the remains, and at last use chain lube.
That talking dog got me... lol
Good video, apart from the starting of the bike(?)
Great idea to have cardboard, cleaner and lubricant on the tire will probably reduce traction of the tires(!)
Supernova12034
MrKronen75 q
Is motorcycle chains and sprocket are clean which is provides smoother acceleration ?😊😊😊😊
Un timpit.Tot eventualul nisip,il ingramadeste in lant.Apreciez o curatare cu aceasta metoda de aproximativ 50%.
I have a motul chain lube for chain lubrication......,can i use kerosene to clean the chain before using motul chain lube.....pls help
+pratik bhosale Kerosene is totally fine. Make sure you don't mix it up with camp fuel or "White Gas", that's a different substance and will damage your chain. I've used Kerosene/Motul Chain wax for many years, and my chains last an outstanding amount of miles. (25k-30k miles)
DO you spray the sprocket with chain clean aswell if its got grease on it?
+tehbitterman Yes, absolutely. You'll find sometimes the front sprocket is coated and you might even need to remove some fairings to get at it properly.
Check out the new Moto Chain-Mate Kit. Perfect for Motorcycle Chain Cleaning and Lubrication, works fantastic!
Don't know to much about sealed chain but standard off road in the dirt bikes I will take off and and soak in stale gas, rinse in more stale gas. Then soak in gear oil.
+Pat Mack Yeah, if it's not done regularly on a dirt bike it's almost your only option. I just bought a dual sport that hadn't been serviced in 3 years - impossible to clean normally, had to soak it in kero.
"try not to put your finger in the chain or sprocket. That might hurt"
my friend chopped off his finger🥺
Not only is he turning the bike on, but very important is using the right cleaner, use kerosine or somthing mild that won't effect the O-rings between the plates. No Brak-clean or thinner or whatever. Your seals will be affected and dirt will get in the mechanical parts of the chain. result, rust and dirt inside the chain.
Contrary to what people think, taking a brush to a chain may actually SHORTEN it's lifespan. A friend who was a rep for a major chain manufacturer told me that a brush can actually push dirt past and into the rollers, where it will stay and turn into grinding paste. he says a good chain lube will have cleaner in it which will dissolve old chain lube, and flush it and dirt away. he told me all I should do is spray WD-40 on a rag and give chain a quick wipe to remove external debris. wait 5 minutes, lube chain and wipe off excess. Oh, always ride bike for 10 minutes before chain service as a warm chain cleans easier and helps lube penetrate between the link plates and into the bushings. This process works like charm for me.
Yamaha indicates not to use a brush that it may actually damage the o rings.
"ride the bike for 10 minutes to warm up the chain" = some old husbands tale. Your chain will cool off way before you can even get the bike up on the stand and applying the aerosol will cool it instantly anyway. applying heat might be a good idea though, maybe using a plug-in warming source of some sort (not too hot though) that can keep the chain temperature up as you go.
If you clean it in second gear , chain is even faster so i recommended it ...
Why stop there? Have someone redline in first gear ⚙️👍🏼
Like nearly ALL others here, performing chain maintenance with the bike in gear and rotating is so dangerous it’s not funny. Like sticking your hands near the moving fan belts of your car with a rag in your hand...you’d never do that right? Well, R E A P E R would...he’s a tough talker. As a youth, I exercised that poor judgement...turned my Saturday morning into an all day ER visit. Just like Jey Kar...I got my damn thumb stuck in the back frikking sprocket...I don’t even know how to this day. Stupid stupid stupid...just like this video.
I have known people who lost a finger cleaning the chain with a geared motorcycle.
What is the name of cleanser and lubricant
motul
I have lost my finger on this way. LOL
Any tips on how to clean the rear disc without taking it of the bike thanks
clean it on the bike, derrr
@@vn3801 thanks for your reply 1 year later
@@chrisgemmell2742 meaning?
@@vn3801 you comment on a 1 year old video was quite cheeky at the time my discs were squeaky so i was looking for a way to stop them from squeaking without basically stripping the bike
i like motocycle servic
Everybody uses all those super gooey colored grease in a can gimmicks out there. When kerosene for cleaning and waterproof grease applied with a toothbrush is still the best imho.
Does no one on you tube check before posting this stuff? Cleaning is fine but best way to lube is on a hot chain so lube gets in all the o rings and pins as they expand with heat, then use a cleaner degreaser on rag to remove all excess lube on outside,if you can see it it is not lubing the chain so wipe all excess off.
can you tell me tha exact name of the 2 sprays?
+Nickz Calibugan Thats "Chain Lube" and "Chain Clean" both from MOTUL, any bike shop and yamaha dealership sell those
+Pizdzirynka1 Yep, that's right. Though I don't know how easy it is to get Motul in the US... it's more a European brand.
+TheRideAdvice ops! Take it back then, I live in Australia, maybe ebay or Amazon will have that then
Me too, they are in Australia heaps as well. But i think it's fairly unknown in the states. I could be wrong though!
+TheRideAdvice i use motul and im in the US
good instructional video but DO NOT RUN the bike in any gear while on the rear stand to clean the chain - Totally not a good idea
Not 100% sure a warm chain is best when cleaning, could let solvent in where it shouldn't be. Anyway, definitely warm for the oring friendly lube part.
Perfect example of what not to do, wow that’s risky business with the fingers.
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Wow just wow who says that put your bike in first gear wow !! People never do that !!
DO NO DO THIS IN GEAR!! I took a friends advise and did this, a trip to A&E and a broken thumb later defo not worth the 5 mins its saves you. Good thing my chain was loose or could have been much worse.
I wouldn't recommend starting a motorbike while mechanically working on any part of it - especially around chains and cogs
2:03 What he hell? Are you serious????
Nice video mate! I think it's safe to clean it in gear for the fact that he's using a brush. But should your hand slip, may lord have mercy on your fingers. In India, the mechanics literally be doing burnouts when applying chain lube. JK.. but yeah, my mech lost his finger cleaning a chain and his wife ain't to happy about that ;-)
saw a bloke loose 3 fingers doing that.
To all the noobs, don't be a boob and try this. Watch the videos on chain cleaning by MC Garage or Revzilla.
Never ever ever clean the chain with bike running in first gear... Too bad...
For lubing it works a treat since only thing near the chain will be the straw of the can, while cleaning its alright if you dont use your hands near the chain, if the brush gets pulled just let it go. No way you'd lose fingers if you use your head ;)
Also kerosene is the best for cleaning the chain, never mind anything else
Exactly what I use. Everyone else get sucked into expensive bottles with fancy labels on them.
NEVER RUN YOUR BIKE WHILE YOU CLEAN OR LUBE THE CHAIN. NEVER!
it will be cleaned fast just run the bike ！😎
Don't put on your bike on start for cleaning. Its may chop of your finger if mistakenly gone through chain.
A LOT of people here are upset about the grunge brush being used while in gear. Not everyone's clumsy you know. Riding a sportbike around mountain roads is a lot more dangerous.
1:58 ARE YOU F***ING KIDDING????!!! Never, NEVER do this!!!!
Never use hard brushes! it will damage the X-Rings
grunge brush isn't hard it's nylon and specifically made for chain cleaning
Never turn the drive train on 🙈🙈
Running your bike and cleaning your chain do you want to join the stumpy finger club?
How To Clean Motocycle Chain
Step 1: Turn on motorcycle
Cleaning a bike chain while running your motor? That's a trip to the emergency room and the start of a Fucked up day! You won't save much time doing this and you'll be risking too much. Even if you don't get your fingers caught, a rag or scrubber going through your chain wouldn't be too good either.
I gave this video a miss when I saw the bike being started and the brush being used. Words fail me!!
Never ever ever! NEVER! never! In any circumstances, work on your bike with the gear engage on a stand....
Put the bike in first gear, wear mr. G type jewelry (gansta jewelry), wear Kenny G or Fabio type of hair and use a toothbrush to clean the chain.You'll finish in no time!
SOMEBODY TAKE THIS VIDEO DOWN BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT!
Yo my uncle lost his finger bc of you
Never
Failed tutorial!! Ouch myyyyyy fingers!
NEVER PUT BIKE IN GEAR AND CLEAN CHAIN. GREAT WAY 2 LOOSE A FINGER OR 2 OR UR HAND
Just leave the bike and do a massive fart!
HOW TO LUBE A CHAIN
Step 1 Put the bike on paddock stand.
Step 2 Put the key in ignition.
Step 3 Turn it to on position.
Step 4 Turn on the engine.
Step 5 Pull the clutch lever.
Step 6 Put it in first gear.
Step 7 Release the clutch.
Step 8 Put your finger between the chain and sprocket.
Step 9 lose your finger(s)
Job done
(Disclaimer: Only for idiots)
Never clean your chain while running the engine, in doing so your inviting trouble
If possible, put the key in your pocket.
Having your bike running and spinning the rear wheel is about the most stupid suggestion I have ever seen.
People lost fingers doing this. Just google about it
I can’t believe you are telling people to clean their chain while the bike is in gear and running.
Is this a joke? Cause I'm not too good at sarcasm but I'm pretty sure you don't want your bike on while doing this
never clean the chain with the motor running. Bad newbie.
Stoopid af cleaning it while running?!!!!!
It's been years, this video should be flagged unappropriated. Using the engine to clean your bike ? How many seconds you save? Comparing to the risk of losing all fingers. Imagine how many young kids tried it after watching this video, and loses some tissue with this guy giving a wrong "how to" video. Shame on this creator calling himself "advice".
Never ever run your bike while cleaning or lubing your chain unless you don’t like your fingers and hands.
This is not how to clean a chain properly. If you don't flush the chain and leave the cleaner and grime to sit then you are wasting time.
🚫❌‼️This video gives the ABSOLUTE WORST ADVICE EVER regarding putting the bike in gear to scrub the chain. A simple search on what happens to people who do that will show you why. Plenty of horrific vids out there on the subject. Please DO NOT put the bike in gear to clean your chain!!! It is not worth the risk to save a couple of minutes of elbow grease. Keep your fingers, and ride safe folks!.
running the bike in gear.....no.... guilty of it. thats propa fakin nawty! lol
some good advice and really bad advice also. NEVER ever clean your chain with the bike I gear!! it's to easy to lose your fingers that way. just spin the wheel by hand, take a little longer but way safer.
Do NOT turn your bike on and put it in first gear i know people who lost their finger while doing so
DO NOT! Clean the chain while engine is running.
WTF ? NEVER EVER clean the chain while the engine is running unless you don't like your fingers!
good quality cleaner my @$$, kerosene can do better job then that
switching the bike on and putting it in to first gear is completely the wrong advice.
Wow putting the bike in gear is a terrible idea
you are giving out bad examples on bike cleaning never and i mean neeevver start ur bike.
Stupid stop engine