How to Clean and Lube Motorcycle Chain

[@anotherdude9456]

I've been using a brake brush for years but thinking im gonna switch to the tooth brush method, my roommates gonna be pissed when i put his tooth brush back

[@jhumfeeling888]

W comment

[@joaomelo7742]

King

[@JuicyMullet801]

He’ll be dead, not made

[@mranonymous7713]

@@JuicyMullet801 why would he be made. I thought he was born already

[@100realbeerus3]

@@mranonymous7713 he probably meant mad maybe it was his autocorrect

[@xelnjare3945]

Gloves are a MUST. I think I still have grime on my hands from 2007.

[@billylongdick3192]

Only if youre a woman

[@laurentiu_mlm]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@abdulosable8641]

isopropyl

[@abhishekpr2935]

Horrors of 2007

[@Spoods872]

Youve never bare handed a furnace chain then lol

[@saladstraw3331]

Instructions unclear, brushed my teeth with kerosene

[@ferrumignis]

_"How to clean and lube your motorcycle chain"_ 1) Clean the chain 2) Lubricate the chain

[@Wildbirdpo0]

☠️☠️☠️☠️

[@K1k2k3-h8v]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@deniz57]

Instructions unclear

[@devilgames2217]

👑 😂

[@lynncurtner3486]

best procedure I've run across. no overspray, minimum setup, got the job done in 15 minutes. Thanks for the video, man...

[@EgHatchK24a2]

what if you don't have a motorcycle stand for the back wheel

[@yuki1zz668]

@@EgHatchK24a2hold the clutch in and roll it back or forward which ever way you got space for

[@dragosradici7500]

To be honest your videos weren't love at first sight, but I gave you a chance and I was not disappointed. Keep up the good work man! Really good content and I'm sure you helped a ton of folks.

[@ciaranh6590]

Not going to lie you made a quick job really long I usually use an actual chain brush and save the rest of my day not scrubbing my chain with a tooth brush

[@dannygatland1353]

Chain brush, paddock stand on the rear, let it idle in 1st gear and use wd40. Clean in seconds

[@JelloThatsMellow]

​@@dannygatland1353 do not do this. You will lose fingers

[@niv1362]

@@JelloThatsMellow yeah. Never idle the bike in gear. If something gets caught, say bye2 to your fingers or hands.

[@TheStepBroz]

Or just dont put your hands too close to it 😂

[@raresbirzu2436]

@@dannygatland1353also wd40 isn’t good for o rings

[@motormind2]

I've used the chain degreasers in the past but brake cleaner works just as well and cheaper too. Nice video mate

[@highonoctane1857]

This is by far the best no bs content!

[@adiheale2926]

This video is so helpful, thankyou. Im a new rider and have just made a complete mess of my garage with all the dripping chemicals and dirt.

[@RapidRedRider]

I also use brake cleaner, just make sure you use non-chlorinated, its less harmful to the O rings and anything else you get it on

[@Youre_SmoothBrained]

Clown boy doesn’t get that. He claims “brake parts cleaner never harms the o-rings and even Honda tells you to use it” fucking clown 🤣 gonna make these kids need new chains every week. Probably recommends 530 chains too

[@RapidRedRider]

@@Youre_SmoothBrained the manual for my R1 and FZ09 says to use kerosene lol. I used to use it, its just too messy and stinks up the garage. I use non chlorinated brake cleaner the same way he is in the video, i just don’t spray it directly on it so it doesn’t get on anything I don’t want it to mess up

[@Youre_SmoothBrained]

@@RapidRedRider kerosene is fine on rubber because it’s not as harsh as advanced auto brand brake clean. I’m 90% sure that’s not non-chlorinated BPC

[@RapidRedRider]

@@Youre_SmoothBrained i know kerosene is safe and idk what brake cleaner he was using in the video but probably not non-chlorinated

[@adendickinson5076]

It would take forever for brake cleaner to harm the o ring and the material used isn’t rubber

[@milescrowe2162]

I won't even call this chain "dirty"

[@darrellb6583]

He does a lot of unnecessary maintenance. Last one I saw was how to clean your break pads and calibe tore down the brakes and caliber to clean dust, on necessary Don't try to fix what's not broke You end up breaking something.

[@thereinthetrees_5626]

@@darrellb6583because he makes content bozo. You aren’t always going to wait until the maintenance is necessary if you want to make the video now.

[@x-man5056]

That's a good thing too because this is only cosmetic cleaning of the chain.

[@milescrowe2162]

@@thereinthetrees_5626 Actually no, people watching video expecting the processing as well as result, it's good that this video shows how to proceed, but even better showing the outcome.

[@ineedmorecarrots6063]

​@@darrellb6583yeah dont change oil until your engine is seized

[@leeengelsman1855]

I lube with 80/90 transmission oil (very cheap) using a small squeeze bottle with a cone resealable tip, it gets into the bushes through capillary action and that which is excessive stays on the outside of the bushes until it flies off due to centripital force from riding taking any dirt or grime with it because oils have detergents and dispersants in them. When you buy a new chain the box packaging has printed a recommendation to use 80/90 gear oil. After a mile or two I stop the bike and give the chain and wheel a wipe with a rag. It all just wipes straight off leaving a clean lubricated chain using no harsh chemicals .

[@MrPoopnoddy]

Finally, someone with some sense...

[@fanhur6973]

is it safe on o rings?

[@Gideon_Judges6]

​@@fanhur6973 it is when chain manufacturer's instructions specifically calls for it.

[@robrenwick4591]

@@leeengelsman1855 I used to, but it flings off quite a bit of spatter which can make a mess (and it smells bad when you're putting it on).

[@drewzuz765]

Thank you for saving me money and teaching me something new in a simple way.

[@kugangles9860]

That little amount of lube will not spread out to the rest of the linkages. It might cover a couple of the surrounding linkages but that's it.

[@adobomoto]

Oh, i meant to spray that much across the whole chain. I guess i wasn’t clear.

[@rajeevidayakumar4468]

​@@adobomoto i mean i thought tht was obviously what u meant.. u came off clear to me atleast

[@no_special_person]

@@rajeevidayakumar4468 seems to hit ppl at both extreams cause i also was confused

[@di_spencer7372]

@@no_special_person me too lmao

[@tigrisphotosynthesis9796]

@@adobomoto " you wont need anymore than that" say you dont know what you are talking about without saying you dont know what you are talking about

[@Sunrazor]

Brake cleaner is a good idea. Never tried that. I lubricate with gear oil all the time. The chain is smooth, it flings off dirt, high loads are not a problem and it never rusts.

[@pja123pja]

Personally, I've been using kerosene, but if people are worried about brake cleaner harming o-rings why not CRC electrical contact cleaner instead? It's safe for plastic and rubber, dries quickly, and degreases beautifully. I've used it to clean carbs, wire harnesses and other stuff on a bike and you don't need to worry about overspray; it also doesn't smell as nasty as brake or carb cleaner. I've been using Maxima lube but will def check out the PJ1.

[@anuragbakshi4769]

Use gear oil for lubricantion. It's cost effective.

[@goturnlex]

Agree!!!! We also use kerosene for chain cleaning cheap but messy.. but brake cleaner will also do the fast clean 😂 for chain lub. I recommend sticky lub.. like motul and motorex

[@halvorson566]

I’ve heard good things about simple green cleaning solution as well. I haven’t tried it myself, but I have tons around my house&spray bottles in my work trucks&warehouse. Thinking about giving it a shot tomorrow when I clean my chain.

[@wampaswomps3975]

I use the “Grunge brush” because it cleans all sides at same time wrapping around the chain. I put bike on rear stand, start it, click into first gear and just let tire free spin while cleaning/re-lubing. Quickest way it can be done imo.

[@zach_waltonn]

I advise against using brake clean as it will dry out the Orings and cause them to fail prematurely

[@69VAJRA]

Yepp use WD40

[@Some_person.]

Not the case, The o rings are a silicone rubber instead of aflas or polyurethane. It can't harm them

[@Rhythm24inch]

​@@69VAJRA remember wd40 is a degreaser, so if it does get past an O ring you're actual lube trapped inside is gone. I use grease it wipes off with all the dirt then just re apply.

[@thomaswilliamfirby180]

O ring chains aren’t all they are cracked up to be

[@twowheelsquirrel]

You better have that conversation with Wurth then, they sell chain AND brake cleaner.

[@iamziim]

Oosh your channel is like a gold mine bro!

[@HopeyAG]

Mad respect for this brother making ez tutorials for noobies like me

[@atomicsociety6981]

Wow Great video short and to the point with basic tools!!

[@marnusmyburgh1780]

"The chain lube will spread all over the motorcycle surface area". 😂 You got that right!

[@adama007]

Best bullshit ever

[@Youre_SmoothBrained]

After 150 miles it’ll spread all over the dust cover and tail of the bike 🤣 clown boy doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Lemme lube an inch of a 4 foot chain and hope it spreads 🤣🤣

[@Rhodi88]

Great vid. Thanks for the advice!!

[@RyanSantos-cn5ij]

Awesome how you maintain the cleanliness of your motorcycle.

[@RedesCat]

I use one can every time I lube the chain and it does cover the whole motorcycle

[@wg1611]

Bel ray super clean chain lube is the deal. Won’t sling like the other stuff.

[@diegolainfiesta]

Don't use kerosene, it destroys the orings. Brake cleaner as well.

[@moistoyster5728]

Yooo is that an 848 streetfighter?? That’s exactly what I have and was looking how to clean my chain haha. Appreciate the knowledge!

[@otarsulava]

PJ1 is best out there, tried many other brands, 40K miles riding experience. Also it's better to put some cardboard behind the chain to cover the tire, if you spray on tire it gonna be slippery, not safe....

[@sick_s1k]

The pj1 lubricant i got puts out black lubricant & just makes my chain nasty again, ima try what you have, thx for the video, helps a good bit.

[@yusufwahyu26]

Damn bro, your chain so clean😮

[@JJChism-zn8vk]

alright a better way to do this no hate btw is turn the bike on and put it on a stand then spin the back wheel and use chain lube or either things he uses and just hold the toothbrush on it while the chain keeps spinning or get a squirt gin and squirt it on then use a rag and wipe it all off while the chain is spinning then squirt it again ! and it’s clean and oiled up now

[@oSnapMillerTime]

I'm a gixxer rider and found this very informative

[@peytoneks]

liar. gixxer riders dont clean their chain

[@reisechilds8912]

Please don’t stick that toothbrush on anything😂

[@TwoWheelDee]

@@reisechilds8912 LMAOOO

[@robrenwick4591]

What does riding a Suzuki GXR have to do with it? Are you, in some way, superior to the rest of us mere mortals? 😂

[@uselesskidwithnotalent4938]

Just use oil that you get from changing your engine oil, its free and works just like we all need:)

[@doordonot.7819]

Hey man. You’re fr a godsend. Thank you for all your helpful moto content 🫶

[@LastExile1989]

A word of advice from a mechanic. Brake cleaner is not good for rubber or silicone. It eats away at it. It will erode your orings on your chain.

[@michaeljayismael4339]

I'm sure I'll get alot of backlash from this, but I've used wd-40 to clean my chain and wash it off with water, being that wd-40 is not oil based it comes right off along with all the dirt and grease. Air compressor to get all the water off and chain lube, cuts the time in half

[@robrenwick4591]

In tests, WD-40 has been shown not to protect the chain internals, probably by rotting the O-rings.

[@plap.]

No compressed air, it gets behind O or X rings displacing the factory grease and forces crap behind them

[@Jonzx10r]

I’m just getting into motorcycles and you’ve shown me so much thank you

[@herascudragos9887]

The mechanic where I go with my is saying that I shouldn't use to many solutions because it will take out the lube from inside the O ring. That I should just clean it with a cloth or brush and just add more lube. Unless it's super dirty. But when it is dirty and if I need to use chemicals to clean the to make sure I dry it out and clean properly before putting lube and to put extra lube so that the o ring isn't damaged or the chain is rusting on the inside.

[@Youre_SmoothBrained]

Don’t use brake parts cleaner. I’m going through comments to warn people of this clown. Use “clean up” chain cleaner. Blue and yellow can. Use “maxima chain wax” in the brown can. The cleanup will clean the seals and get everything out (dust that is, let’s some grease stay in it depending on how much you use) and the wax will keep it lubed up. You’ll have to do it more often with the wax due to it holding sand and dust. But it’s amazing lube. If not that can PJ1 or Lithium grease

[@xjdisuehd]

There are autolube solutions available with cleaner fluid of your choice as well. They'll drip a constant amount till empty for 5-7 months, and in between you can manually change to cleaning solutions. Not very expensive, about $200-300, and the lube cartridges are $10-50 range. It is helpful if you ride a lot.

[@ArmanAronnoLingkon]

Well done cleaning a clean chain

[@vocams5244]

I use white grease cause it will last longer and the company claims it is better against rust and rain. What are you thoughts about this?

[@adobomoto]

Sounds like it will work fine. I use lithium grease in my bearing dust covers to help keep crap out.

[@Youre_SmoothBrained]

Lithium grease is pretty good. It’s what they put on them from factory. I daily ride and I use “Maxima chain wax” the brown can. No issues and it doesn’t spit shit all over your bike when you go to ride. Acts like a glue almost but you need to clean it more when using it. It’ll cause dust and sand to stick to the chain. Just keep up with maintenance and you’ll be good. Don’t use BPC either

[@felreaverguy]

i use gear lubr just as my owners manual tells me to lol, cheap and proven to be effective

[@EnvyTheRealest]

I use Kerosene, it's really and time consuming and messy job. But when the chain gets clean it so satisfying

[@christianvazquez1979]

Good stuff man!!

[@frankwehowsky5058]

Very close to what I do some guys use diesel or WD-40 it's it's all about the same ⚡️⚡️been using up 80-90 gear ⚙️ oil up then the new molybdenum type to lock in the 80-90 ⚡️⚡️

[@deankruse4491]

I guess there are different types of brake cleaner. Years ago on my old bike I used some automotive brand brake cleaner to spray off my front discs and it ate the paint off my front wheel. Seems like some brands are fine though.🤷‍♂️

[@adobomoto]

Non chlorinated is what i use

[@StoneCrest-yn7pi]

2nd bottle in fifteen years? Hmm I would call that under greased

[@nickdemsey7188]

great job. you should talk about lube sling and chain wax/paraffin in your next chain video tho. most people don’t know what it is. it’s also better to lube chain right after a ride while chain is hot as well.

[@TheMopomi]

Ito pinaka mabait mong video

[@WaffleStomper69]

A good tip is to cut out a guard from cardboard that you can stick behind the chain

[@biggsavageofficial1516]

I have brush and it have 3 sides pointing towards inside to clean the chain it works stunning well saves work and time ❤️

[@adobomoto]

Grunge brush. I have that too. I like the versatility of the tooth brush better

[@biggsavageofficial1516]

@@adobomoto ❤️❤️

[@lucychhakchhuak9438]

you forgot to add "gixxer rider will use the toothbrush after for cleaning their teeth" 😂. as a owner of gsxr 1000 i find it funny everytime he makes fun of gixxer rider 😂😂

[@hridaypradhan4999]

That's already so clean.

[@samuelswihart4285]

I use wd-40 and a chain brush, follow with a rag, then lubricant Been working for me for a while

[@MrPasqual1]

Chain cleaners are easier than brake cleaners on o/x/z rings

[@jjustinwithana]

As a gsxr rider I have never cleaned the chain ive only added more lube. Never had a chain snap on me yet

[@nicerides9224]

I skip the cleaning part and just make sure the chain has lube on it. I usually lube the chain every 2nd or 3rd tankful. My bike doesn't go off road though.

[@Rancid_Ninja]

This, I use a pretty thin lube and I clean with a rag and the lube then I lube again after

[@krazykyle393]

I get it running on the stand at idle in first and clean the chain then pour a small stream of 75w-140 on it works with o ringed and non o ringed chains

[@anthonywuellner969]

Personally ive used wd40 to clean and 75-90 gear oil to lube

[@LawrenceWoolf]

You should really see Ryan f9 videos bro

[@Nerfherder117]

Thank you, nether the dealership nor my friends told me anything about cleaning the chain, if not for Reddit I’d probably have ridden until the thing broke on me

[@zorsenothorse]

get a rag and a bottle of WD40, spray on chain and rub with cloth, done, no need to use toothbrush, also break cleaner can dry out the orings if u got oring chain

[@rajsteint6487]

WD 40 Silicone Spray would be better than regular WD 40 but using proper chain cleaner would be probably the best. Just my opinion.

[@MrJames6891]

Nice Ducati

[@tfmobilewash840]

This guy always on point no BS just straight to the point 👌🏻 💯 🫡

[@jackarock6425]

Do not use brake cleaner.. revzilla has a good video on it. Wd40 is still a good choice. Be sure to clean it with water and soap afterwards and lube with proper lube.

[@nick4506]

chain manufacturers call for gear oil like chainsaw bar and chain oil. also they make brushes and systems that clamp arind the chain and make this way easier.

[@adobomoto]

It’s called a grunge brush. I have one. The toothbrush cleans better.

[@ertl_customs3545]

or just buy a chain cleaner brush, put whatever it is on a stand and put it in first gear and put the brush on the chain

[@OscarLopez-ry6js]

how to loose finger tutorial

[@linoramalho2291]

Got a couple of friends with 4 fingers on one hand due to this.

[@frankwehowsky5058]

@Lino Ramalho no shit could've gotten away with this many years ago on 70cc toys but not a real bike In the modern day ⚡️⚡️

[@kugangles9860]

Takes zero effort to turn the wheel when it's up on it's center stand. No reason to have it in gear.

[@syafiqzzainal6205]

I used wd40 to agitate the dirt. Spray the dirt with water. Dry the chain with rag. Lube the chain with chain lube. The chain is almost 2 years. Still functioning like brand new

[@mistermaster1945]

my motorcycle, i ride it everyday for work, just spray it with pressure washer and let it dry then lube it with used motor oil, that's fine, over 3 years the chain and sprocket still in a good shape

[@YT_Gopnik_Mario]

i reccomend Soapy Water and for lubeing up chain i use luiquid called Lancol (Croatian type of Chain Lube simmilar to 2 stroke oil for Mopeds and Chainsaws)

[@corvus400]

Wd40 is not damaging your o-rings like brake cleaner does.

[@rohankun8246]

That's still a clean chain, at that moment I won't even Clean

[@drpork1360]

You can also use diesel fuel, it lubricates and cleans since it's an oilier liquid

[@Dizzy001]

Watch out with brake clean tho over time it’ll wear out the o rings on the chain, I recommend just doing a little clean when it truly needs it and just keep up with the lube

[@monotheis6889]

I take mine off, but I'm kinda ocd. While it's off I check for any abnormal wear or stretching

[@adobomoto]

That’s a lot of work lol

[@tay5730]

Kind of ocd? Taking your whole chain off to clean it is a bit more than "kind of" lol!

[@mscustomknives]

Most guys run riveted masterlinks and would have to remove the whole swingarm. No thanks...

[@monotheis6889]

@@mscustomknives Pull a rivet, reinstall. Ready with the right tools.

[@sawyer4981]

Bruhh, you take your chain off every 500 miles? TF 🤣

[@manueljojo6538]

Thanks for tips. 👍👍👍

[@cedricksamaniego9146]

Brake cleaner really, gonna have to try

[@matthewbatki]

I think also chain lube should be applied after a ride. Not when the chain is cold and rigid. If the chain is cold the grease will be going everywhere on the wheels. Apply it after a bit of ride and its gonna stick to it like a dream

[@natecote1971]

I clean mine and relube ever 250 miles and my chain stays nice looking and last many miles

[@yoshikigrg8]

Great video. How often do you lube those chains?

[@CurvesRscary]

They make a 10 dollar brush that cleans 3 sides and you can just dump the brush and spin the wheel.....

[@MrQazy]

tried one, the bristles were so stiff they ripped my X rings after 5 or so cleans. bought a new chain and went back to a soft toothbrush.

[@macksmetacek5014]

You are amazing 👍🙏

[@timbutton7745]

I definitely wouldn’t use brake cleaner on the chain. That can cause the o-rings to wear out quicker.

[@adobomoto]

Where are you getting this info? Any facts? Scientific resource?

[@timbutton7745]

@@adobomoto brake cleaner is known to dry out rubber and cause it to crack.

[@thearch1tect249]

@@adobomoto He is right. This is from the back of the Autozone Brake clean can (Simply wet down the surfaces that need cleaning by spraying in short bursts at a distance of roughly 18 to 24 inches. Make sure to avoid getting overspray on plastic, rubber, or painted surfaces. It's a powerful cleaner. After all surfaces are wetted, continue spraying to remove contaminants.

[@bludly]

Don’t use kerosine, it makes the rubber things in a chain much softer than it should be. Use diesel!

[@prasadpandey]

I take out the chain, dio it in a solution of Diesel and Gear oil. Clean as new. Then reinstall it and lube it.

[@marcusbarnes5929]

Betray super clean. Drys white and doesn't fling at 300km/h great for track.

[@scaredofghosts6813]

I use 75-90 gear oil..its what the manufacurer reccomends

[@quizbuzz4821]

A bottle lasted for 10 years?

[@debasishbhuyan4768]

Could you please let me know in what kilometre range we should clean and lube our bike chain.. and please suggest me best chain cleaner and lube. Can I use gear oil for lubrication??

[@nerdsofthefist]

Second bottle. Damn. Nice.

[@jackheinemann8780]

Buy a big bottle of acetone or paint thinner (same stuff) and put that in a spray bottle, literally the same stuff as modern non-clorinated brake cleaner, just dowse everything with that, itll cut grease off like no bodys business, let it flash off, then just wipe it down with an oily rag with 80/90 weight gear oil on it.

[@-SPECIALISTDELTA-]

Instructions unclear, blasted *_Crystal Castles - Kerosene_* in _a Audi RS6 car_ while going *_300 km/h_*

[@Wildtamson]

Rag under is optional if you don’t care about your garage

[@ipmarmar6173]

Ma men got so much free time in his life

[@francocampoli2418]

Where's the "but if you own a gixer..." Section???

[@nightxiv9329]

LMAO DUDE a bottle of motul lube last me like 4 lubes

[@kyore789]

Same I go ham wit it. My chains gets MOIST

[@chesteryao]

I was waiting for a gsxr joke lol

[@R1carib]

Brake clean, ruins, the O-rings in the chain I would suggest using WD-40 to clean it, and lubricate it