Motorcycle Chain Maintenance

This is one of the many methods of cleaning your chain.

**It is not necessary to remove the chain guard. I did it just to make filming easier.

Bike shown is a 07 CBR 600rr.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Motorcycle
• clean
• wax
• lube
• chain
• maintenance
• cbr
• 600rr
• motorcycle

[ELEchad]

Are you sure Kerosene is safe to use on o-ring chain? Can I use WD40 to clean as well? What's a good chain wax brand that won't fling?

[viewdo600rr]

@ELEchad There is much more information out there on the web on this subject. Most people say WD40 is not safe. I've never used WD40. The way I did it seems to be fine, I have had no problems.

[rockandroll1968]

what did u used to hold the motocycle up?

[viewdo600rr]

@rockandroll1968 I have a motorcycle stand from Pitbull search on google for it, pretty handy to have one.

[subpoprec]

This is really a great video. Beyond the obvious pride of ownership you have for your investment, you've concisely edited your presentation so that slow parts are sped up and only the pertinent information is highlighted in the video. And you provided comprehensive instructions without uttering a single word.

Commendable. Thank you!

[FootballMGR]

Ever thought of buying a Scottoiler?

[capichef54]

n'importe quoi le roosbeef, tu la demontes, tu la fait tremper une nuit dans du pétrole lampantn souflette, essuyage, graissage et elle sera nickel !!!!

[Shortyssk8r353]

I mentioned that WD-40 should never be used as a chain lubricant Here’s an explanation.

WD40 was developed by the military in the 50s as a rust preventative solvent and de-greaser to protect missile parts. It also works on small items like hinges,and locks.

Bike chains, on the other hand, are far too heavy and fast-moving for the lubricating power of WD40 to work. In fact, WD-40 will actually strip away any existing lubricant and leave your drivetrain dry – metal on metal eating ur o-ring.

[Shortyssk8r353]

@viewdo600rr WD-40 eats the little circle inside the o-ring setup... WD-40 is not what you should use I don't care who tells you otherwise it's a proven FACT it will deplete the life of your chain.. I use synthetic motor oil a rag and a toothbrush and my chain looks day 1 clean...

[simoneast7]

Helpful, concise video. Cheers!

[Acidanation]

@ELEchad my manual says i should use kerosene on my O-ring chain!

[Bulgdoom]

I bought a special chain cleaner that cost near $10 !!!, even since i've been using WD-40 as it does the same job, can use more, cheaper, and provides some lubrication when i take it out to warm up the chain be4 i put real chain lube. As far as lubing, i let it run in 1st gear and just spray a little on the inside of the chain, mid-way. Stop and wipe excess, fingers intact, fast job, no mess

[gilmaringa]

@ELEchad Kerosene is recommended to clean the chain and other lubricated parts in my bike (GS500E) Users Manual (at least in the Brazilian version) and is very cheap. According to the manual, kerosene doesn´t attack the rubber parts, clean very well and is a natural lubricant. But don´t forget to lubricate the chain very well after the clean.

[xtelevisionset]

@ELEchad My motorcycle manual says to use kerosene. I also use it to wash my truck and motorcycle every now and then. Very safe, and just use any white lithium grease spray. It bonds to the metal and doesn't fling.