Motorcycle chain use and maintenance

motorcycle chain maintenance

Motorcycle chain use and maintenance

How to Clean and Lubricate a Motorcycle Chain

A. First, you can use a brush to remove the sludge on the chain, so that the thicker sludge can be loosened and the cleaning effect can be improved.

B. In the case of a large frame or a lifting frame, the rear wheel of the vehicle can be suspended and hung in neutral. Use the cleaning agent and the brush to do the preliminary cleaning step by step.

C. After most of the sludge is removed and the original metal of the chain is exposed, spray and wash it again with cleaning agent to completely remove the remaining sludge and restore the original color of the chain.

D. In the case of site conditions, after cleaning the chain again, rinse the chain with clean water, so that some oily sludge stains that have been cleaned but not completely dropped have nowhere to hide, and then wipe it off with a dry cloth. If there is no venue, after cleaning the chain, you can directly wipe it with a dry cloth.

E. The chain after cleaning can restore its original metallic color. At this time, use the chain oil to align the balls of the chain, and spray it for one circle. Remember not to spray more. As long as a small amount of spray is used for one circle, it will not be easy to dump the oil after standing for 30 minutes.

F. On-site cleaning - because when spraying cleaning agent, it is easy to splash on the wheel hub. So finally, wipe the wheel hub with a damp cloth dipped in detergent, wrap the stained cardboard and discard it, and clean the ground.

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How often should a motorcycle chain be cleaned?

Chain cleaning cycle: It is recommended to clean it once every 2000-3000 kilometers, or if you feel that the chain is too dirty, do a cleaning.

Chain oil cycle: It is recommended to spray 200-300 kilometers with bottled chain oil once, and spray once, but not more. Or for medium and long-distance travel, spray once the night before departure. If it is a long-distance travel, it is recommended to bring chain oil directly. Special reminder to riders, after riding in rainy days, it is best to use the chain oil. Because of the scouring effect of rain, the chain is easy to dry.

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How to Tighten a Motorcycle Chain?

1. Hold up the large support and loosen the large nut counterclockwise with an adjustable wrench

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2. Use a 12# wrench to loosen the top screw lock nut

3. Adjust the top wire

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4. Adjust to the appropriate tightness, and keep the scales on both sides consistent

5. Tighten the top screw lock nut, and then tighten the large nut of the axle

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Post time: Mar-15-2022