Motorcycle Chain Facts You Don't Know - But Should

[@FXSTB-i]

Phone the Police. This guy knows too much 😂

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Great comment ! Thanks very much ,this one actually made me laugh out loud .Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@tomg6284]

How to lube a chain. Good grease mixed with gasoline. Put chain in it, move it around a bit. Pull chain out and let gas evap. Install chain, greased inside and out. Job done. Old school, works every time.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@tomg6284 There's something to be said for old school wisdom thats for sure.

[@ahabueaugustine3957]

Lmao

[@observingrogue7652]

Leave him alone you authoritarian narc.

[@Spock00]

Finally! A real rider sharing knowledge without messing around, great stuff, Thanks!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hey thanks very much I really appreciate your candid comment .You have no idea how much impact this comment changed my day .Cheers 🍻

[@MTNPANTS]

If you’re at a bbq with this guy just remember- he may bust out a camera and film some chain facts at any second! 😂 Best chain info vid out there.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Ha ha ...thanks man .I appreciate your great funny comment .Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@igorvashkov8821]

Absolutely golden! So informative and entertaining at the same time, learned more about chains in 7 minutes than in tens of other vids on KZbin. Thank you so much sir and God bless you for your work! Please keep on making such great content in this brilliant style.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hi Igor .Thank you very much for such a great comment to read first thing in the morning. You made my day with that one .I genuinely appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave me such a kind message. Cheers to you good sir 🍻

[@jadesystem]

Love this guy. Both technical and humorous, but mainly full of wisdom. These are the greatest moments when we are seniors !!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@jadesystem Hey thanks very much. I appreciate your support and kind words.Cheers 🍻

[@chrisrancat2808]

I had a chain break when I was a kid on a Honda Interceptor 500. I was cruising around 65mph on the freeway when it happened and then instantly the back tire locked up in a skid as the chain jammed up in the rear sproket. I was pretty familiar with the bike and was able to high speed skid off the road. A close call taught me the importance of chain maintenance and iam religious about visual inspection, cleaning, and lubrication on everything i own that uses a chain. Amen.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Holy moly man , a high speed skid off the road would have been scary for sure .No wonder you are dilligent about inspecting your chains now and keep them in good condition . This is a great comment I hope others take the time to read it .Thanks for sharing . Cheers to you good sir .🍺

[@virupakshawalla5734]

​@@TRyanLearnBikesplease don't drink and drive after all that sensible chain maintenance 😂

[@TachyonDriver]

The algorithm brought me to the party a little late, but here I am. I learned something new today thank you very much. Your question, "How do you miss that?" when looking at those knackered chains and sprockets had me shaking my head too. My back story: I've not ridden a motorcycle in nigh on ten years give or take, but my wife and daughter surprised me with a 2016 Yamaha XSR700 a couple of months ago! The chain was cleaned, lubed and well maintained in general, but there was still a rhythmic vibration especially when just cruising around 50 to 60mph. The cause? ONE seized rivet on ONE link. That was all it took the bike to tell me something was wrong. Yep, you could watch the chain bounce ("tighten") as that link went round the front sprocket. Thanks again and take care man.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@TachyonDriver Hey man, I'm glad you came by for a visit .Sounds like you can certainly relate with some first-hand experience .That single seized link on your Yamaha is proof positive how big an influence something like that can have .Thanks again for watching and for taking the time to comment with a great example. Cheers buddy 🍺

[@8180634]

That smooth sprocket: when I was a kid parts weren't easy to come by, and I rode my z50r every day and ended up with a smooth rear sprocket like that. The chain was matching condition, rollers and sleeves all gone, only pins remaining. It makes a hell of a noise as it spins freely around the sprocket, but after some time will catch and make the bike go. Desperate times call for desperate measures. :)

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Now thats how you get your money's worth . Desperate times and Desperate measures fits perfectly 👌. Well played..Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@antbonyziemiak208]

One of the best chain tutorials I’ve ever seen ! Thank you sir! I saved this video.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hey thanks man I genuinely appreciate your super kind comment. Cheers 🍻 my friend

[@Svendus]

Nicely Done that is why Danish NIMBUS newer had chain but chaft-drive 4:56 👍

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Thank you very much . Nice reference on the Nimbus bike .Very cool that you spotted that ,not many would . Side note ...that is a one of a kind hoodie ,the Nimbus logo is cut and stitched leather made from left over pieces used to make profesional hockey goalie pads back in the day when they made pads out of leather . Thanks again for watching and taking the time to leave me such a great comment .Cheers

[@lena19191]

OMG … I’m not messing with this dude , standing to attention and changing my chain and sprockets now . 😅 Thank you , best explanation of chain and sprockets I’ve ever seen .

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Ha Ha ha ...great comment thanks very much I really appreciate it . It is a crucial part of your bike that is often overlooked but extreamly important . There are a couple of horror stories in the comment thread of this video ,one guy lost a good friend beacuse his chain failed at speed ,locked up the bike and he was fatally injured . So at the very least go and inspect your chain and sprocket set for wear and act accordingly .Be safe out there buddy .Thanks again for taking the time to comment. Cheers🍺

[@savage22bolt32]

Thanks for the wonderful video, and a huge thanks for not ruining it with crappy background music. I don't know why some people feel compelled to add annoying background music throughout their videos.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Thank you very much .I appreciate your great comment. The background music subject is a tough one to navigate for sure.If it's not overpowering, sometimes it can compliment a video quite nicely .But it's hard to get it right .The pros somehow manage to do it without us even noticing its there ..Thanks again for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers 🍻

[@knutejay]

@@TRyanLearnBikespros like you! Dude you spent some serious time editing. Do you do it or do you hire an editor?

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@knutejay Thanks for noticing the effort in the editing room . I could'nt afford a proper editor so I bumble my way through it as best as I can . Of all the hats we wear as youtube creators ,editing is my favorite part of the process so its kind of fun to do .Thanks for the great comment .Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@ronsmith3736]

This video is a cut above. Mastery of the topic combined with a fast paced and easy to follow delivery. You don't see a lot of that on KZbin.

[@nigelwhitehorn5423]

I love his style of delivery. Very funny, but informative. 👍

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Thanks Nigel , I'm genuinely glad you enjoyed the video and took the time to comment and let me know. It's very much appreciated. Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@anagennao]

I use to clean and relube my sportbike chain every 1000 miles. I haven't done it in around six years now. Sprockets still look great and chain is still in spec as well.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@anagennao Well sir that's an interesting strategy. If it has worked well for you, then no one can argue with how you like to roll. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. Cheers 🍺

[@anagennao]

@@TRyanLearnBikes Not that I condone not servicing the chain, but it has held up well without it. It's either a DID or RK, they're the only ones I buy. I would always take care of it, but the bike was inside of a tornado 5.5 years ago. It set for three years before I rebuilt it for a trip. Didn't get a chance to do it before the trip, and haven't touched the chain since. I'm more concerned with rebuilding the forks and front brake master cylinder, than servicing the chain.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@anagennao A tornado ..wow ..now thats an interesting story right there .And yes, your focus on forks and brakes is likely a wise choice to work on before worrying about a chain .Thanks for commenting back it's always interesting to hear fellow bikers back stories. Cheers 🍺

[@Supermankev2001]

You are so good at these. Love your delivery of information another great video. "YOU MAY NEED A NEW CHAIN " great lesson I shared this one as well.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hey Kevin ,thanks very much for watching, commenting and for your kind gesture to share my video with others .I appreciate your always positive support .Cheers my friend

[@anac3652]

The editing is great, and you include lots of great informative info in a fun way. Keep it up

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hey Aidan thanks very much. I genuinely appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave such a positive comment. Cheers

[@_XRMissie]

I've done the chain and sprokets on my 125 so having that experience helped when it was time to do it on my first "big bike" (650). Omg the front sprocket looked like a shuriken, the teeth were curved so badly, no wonder I was getting driveline lash even though I routinely clean/lube/adjust my chain. It's weird, the rear was immaculate and the chain still had loads of life. I reckon the previous owner replaced the chain and rear but never did the front. I bet it was the original sprocket from factory lol. Soon as I saw that, I replaced the whole lot and now it feels way, way better. Don't neglect your chain and sprockets folks!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@_XRMissie Wow ..good thing you checked the front sprocket.Missing that could have been catastrophic. The fact you routinely clean and lube your chain is a good thing for sure .Your advice is sound .I appreciate you watching and for taking the time to share your experiences .Cheers to you 🍺

[@domallama8267]

Thank you loads for teaching me about knowing how to read a chains 3 digits

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

My pleasure ,I'm glad you were happy to learn something new . Also thank you for watching and taking the time to comment back so kindly. Cheers 🍺

[@rolandkeith5322]

630 is the pop quiz answer and yes I did stick around to the end to get the answer lol. Cool to know as I didn't. I only work on my cars the bikes just get dropped off at the dealership unless it something stupid easy then I will change it or repair it. The thing I have found with o-ring chains is they don't like that spray grease product at all it makes my chain bind up after a very short time. I use 20W-40 oil and on the ZX14-R's chain and it's perfect no dramas at all. Mind you I don't rind on the dirt or in the rain with both my bikes, If it's a nice dry day I will hit the road on the bikes and enjoy my self but a wet oily public road with idiots all around I won't bother plus it's not like I need to ride to get to work or anything like that. As always man a well constructed video packed with valuable information. Keep well buddy and stay safe.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hey Roland, well done on the pop quiz....ha ha .I agree with you 100% on using 20w40 oil as chain lube .There's heaps of specialty chain oils and waxes out there but simple is always best .The luxury of not having to ride in rain and gritty conditions is also a huge advantage we both share .With a little routine maintenance, our chains should last a long time .Thanks for taking the time to comment, so kindly as always. Cheers my friend 🍻

[@dr.rupture8467]

Wow this channel is underrated! The video editing and entertainment is amazing as well as the humor of it!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Well thanks man ,what a great comment to read first thing in the morning .You made my day . Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@ckkrons2338]

Tell me you have a hard time throwing away junk motorcycle parts without telling me you have a hard time throwing out junk motorcycle parts. 🙂 Great video!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Oh ya man you nailed it .I can't throw anything away .For some reason I somehow think It'll come in handy later .My kids tease me about it all the time ,but when they need a weird little part or bit of something who do you think they call...its too funny .Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment .Cheers buddy 🍺

[@ckkrons2338]

@@TRyanLearnBikes but you need them for videos! The examples were great. Easy maintenance to throw on a new chain and sprockets.

[@9MileRoary]

This guy is off the chain!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Ha ha ..well. crafted good sir 👍

[@anthonyfox5337]

No mention of chain joining link or rivet type joining link and their function , different applications and what to look for with regard to wear and safety. 7/10

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

With such a keen critical eye it would be fantastic if you could watch all of the other videos on my channel and offer your insightful evaluations .It was a little dissapointing to find that you don't have a channel that I could follow as an example on how to create and edit like a pro but still please feel free to offer up any points where I could improve .I learned a long time ago that even armchair quarterbacks can call a play every now and then .Cheers to you my sapient friend .

[@Steyreon]

Nice, thanks 😊 Do you recommend changing the sproket wheel while keeping the chain? I want to add a few teeth but the chain is still good.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Well ,its always recommended to change the chain and sprockets at the same time .But having said that I know it seems crazy when the chain is still good and not showing significant wear .I have changed out a sprocket without changing the chain and been ok but you really need to take a super close look at it and be 100% sure .Its certainly something you should try to avoid doing if you can .There will be more wear as the chain and sprockets bed in and so consider that . Regardless always try and keep a close eye on your chain and how its performing ,Keep it clean and well lubricated .That is paramount .Hope that helps .Be safe out there .Cheers buddy

[@KrakensGarageandAdventures]

Excellent, excellent tutorial in chains. And yes, I did stay to the end to watch the pop quiz answer! Eric

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hey Eric ,thanks very much. And full marks for sticking it out till the end , not many did .I bet you even had the right answer. Cheers my friend 🍻

[@SeakalalaMojapelo-yg8jm]

I thought my sprockets and chain are finished but no, not yet. Maybe, just to comply with manufacturer's warranty, I am replacing all of them. For example, SCC Tech says their rear sprocket is warranted to go up to 20 000km but it still looks very good. Thank you for such great video.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Thank you very much for watching and for taking the time to comment .The main factor with chain and sprocket longevity is routine maintenance .If you keep them clean and lubed ,most brands can last a very long time . If you just lubed your chain every second time you fill the gas tank you could easily get more than 30,000 KM per set . Good luck ahead ,ride safe.Cheers 🍺

[@thra5herxb12s]

Seeing the guy hold the chain and turn the wheel back brought back some memories for me. Many years ago when we were starting out, my friend lubed his chain and held a rag around it to wipe off the excess. He spun the wheel back and crushed his thump pretty badly, he didn't lose it but he did need a skin graft. We all fell about wetting ourselves with laughter when we saw the oversized bandage on his thumb, but it could have been much worse.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Heck ya its a mistake you only do once for sure .

[@Tieniefraser]

What a great , informative and funny video . I’ve been riding for 50 years and never knew where the 520 , 530 , 630 comes from . 😂😂 Learned a lot today . Thanks mate .

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@Tieniefraser What a great comment. I'm glad you liked the video and were able to learn some new info. I truly appreciate you watching and for taking the time to respond back so kindly. Thank you good sir 🍺

[@Tieniefraser]

I’ve been binge watching a few of your videos tonight . I’m hooked 😂😂Really good stuff .

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@Tieniefraser Thats fantastic to hear .I never thought that anyone might think the videos were good enough to binge watch the channel. Making these videos has been a learning process so the farther back you go the weaker they get .Still kind of funny but for different reasons . Thank you very much for watching though .I truly appreciate it .Cheers 🍻

[@stevetodd693]

Great video, very informative, Thank You and please keep the videos coming. Comment added for algorithm, this is the first i’ve seen from you. New subscriber, Thanks, again.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hi Steve , Thanks very much for your great comment and for subscribing ,I truely appreciate that you took the time to do both . I continually try to create content on a regular basis ,consistancy is a tough part of the process espesially as its more important to me to put out quality over quantity . My next video is due in about a week .If you get a chance let me know what you think of it .Thanks again Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@markrothery8719]

Loved this video! Great information and advice. Plenty of humour!! And best of all, the information was big enough for me to see which is rare these days hahah!! Many thanks

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hey Mark thanks very much for such a great comment to wake up to on this fine Sunday morning .Glad you enjoyed the video I truly appreciate you watching and for taking the time to respond .Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@techtinkerin]

That was awesome 😎

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hey thanks man I really appreciate waking up to a positive comment like yours .You just made my day .Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@davida1679]

You’re very good at explaining about chains. Thank you

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hey David thats super kind of you to say ,I truely appreciate you taking the time to let me know that you enjoyed the video .Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@KensWorldRestorations]

Another awesome video...wasn't sure where you were located until you said "Bobby Clarke's smile" and I knew right away!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@KensWorldRestorations Ha ha ...thanks very much, Ken .The Bobby Clarke reference didn't land as well as I thought it might So it was great to hear you picked up on it .Yes I'm a hockey guy here Southern Ontario .Guessing you're a hockey man as well . Cheers mate 👍

[@KensWorldRestorations]

@@TRyanLearnBikes Ha!! Very funny - I hear people say "I remember when Tim Horton's was a Canadian company". I say "I remember watching Tim Horton play hockey". Hockey guy here too - grew up in Montreal used to sneak into the Lachine Arena as a kid and watch the Habs practice when Dryden, Lafleur, Gainey, Shutt and the whole gang of the 70's still practiced there. Great times.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@KensWorldRestorations Oh man that's fantastic. You got to watch some of the true old school legends on their home turf..Those Habs were the best 👌. And Tim Horton too..priceless

[@user-gl2eq2ly4g]

Things i knew i needed to know but didn't .... Now i know..... Thank you

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

My pleasure. Glad to have been able to help. Thanks for taking the time to leave such a nice comment. Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@pdrider7918]

Great video my man .. informative with some fun comedy .

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Thanks very much man .I'm glad you enjoyed it and actually appreciated my weak attempts at humor. Cheers to you, good sir 🍺

[@victorgonza4528]

Nice class you gave to everyone thanks.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@victorgonza4528 Thanks Victor .I genuinely appreciate your kind comment. Cheers 🍻

[@briangc1972]

Great video. I wish I knew this before I bought my new chain and sprockets for my Ducati. I would have gone down a size to reduce inertia and friction loses but didn't quite understand the system.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hey @briangc1972 Thank you very much .You're a lucky man to be riding a Ducati .They are such beautiful machines. Ride safe out there. Thanks again for watching and taking the time to comment so kindly. Cheers to you good sir 🍻

[@briangc1972]

@@TRyanLearnBikes Not lucky, just blessed. I currently have a Diavel 1260S and a Scrambler Desert Sled.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@briangc1972 Well said my friend,well said

[@Sladep123]

Great video and really funny sense of humor!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Thanks very much. I'm glad you enjoyed it .Also thanks for taking the time to leave such a nice comment. Cheers 🍻

[@johnsnyder3204]

Brother, thank you! Informative, fun, interesting, helpful, creative, and exceptionally done-a real rarity. I’m typically very slow to hit “subscribe” - not this time. Thank you!!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Well thank you very, very much .Your comment truly made my day. It's the positive ones like yours that make such a huge impact .Conversely it can be a little discouraging when there are loads of negative comments. The next video ,due out in a few days deals with that very issue .Also thank you very much for subscribing I genuinely appreciate it and hope to live up to being worth the effort. Cheers to you good sir 🍻

[@andrefpereiraalves]

Great content! Thanks for this

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@andrefpereiraalves You're very welcome .Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment, so kindly .Cheers 🍻

[@andrewroberts6123]

Great information ! I didn’t know what 520 meant on my chain size. (Good to know)

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Thanks Andrew glad you got something out of the video .It never hurts to gain a little extra knowledge now and then .Ya never know when it'll come in handy. Cheers 🍻

[@TRYTOKPUP]

KZbin recommended your video. I didn't really need chain advice, but I like your style! Got a subscriber out of me!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hey thanks man I truly appreciate your kind words and the fact that you actually subscribed. Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@athiftsabit1208]

Thank you sir, great explanation!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@athiftsabit1208 My pleasure. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. Cheers to you good sir 👍

[@MotoMission.]

Dude.. loved this video. You have great content. Keep it coming. Would love to meet ya and ride some day

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hi Brock Thank you very much man I truly appreciate you commenting so kindly .Espesially after checking out your channel and who you are ,Holy Moly man you're the real deal .Your channel is excellent .The adventures and crazyness you get up to is impressive stuff . How the heck do you do it? The shots ,the thumbnails and the editing are pro level . It would be cool to meet you one day for for sure .Not sure I have the skills to keep up to riding with you guys though . Thanks again for watching and commenting so positively .Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@BrianGJohnsonPhotography]

Nice video pal!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Very kind words good sir ,much appreciated, I still have to figure out how to sharpen things up, thats for sure .Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers 🍻

[@mabecka]

100 points for the Nimbus hoodie! GO DENMARK!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Ha ha ..thanks for noticing .Not many people know of the great Nimbus machines . Go Denmark for sure . Cheers my friend 🍺

[@ujbx]

lol. changed my full sprocket+chain set today on a bike I bought used. The front sprocket had not seen change since the factory I bet. At first I saw that and was thinking "is this some kind of special version?". After removing the tooth had bent into shurikens, just like you, however, each second tooth had broken mostly off leaving little nubs in their stead. So you get one sharp edge and the next on is a little nub. This for the whole length of the ring Before changing it driving it sounded like somebody is sawing the chain with a hand saw, specially on lower speeds

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@ujbx Holy jeez man , it makes you wonder how the previous owner could have ever let it get to that state. I bet it feels way better riding it now .Thank for leaving such a great comment. Cheers to you good sir 🍻

[@satheeshanshanmugadasan603]

Love this video! Thank you

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Oh wow man ..thank you very much for such a kind concise comment. And for taking the time to do it .Cheers 🍻

[@GregoryMcSegory]

What do the letters mean after the 3 numbers?

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@GregoryMcSegory I'm thinking those letters you may be seeing are the manufacturers' initials .

[@jtreminger]

LOL great video! Nice work.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hey thanks man .I really appreciate your kind comment. Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@AngelFaceMotoRider]

EXCELLENT VIDEO.! at 5:02, I was taught that style of wear is called Shark Teeth.! This video is sooo Good.! I am going recommend this video to other Riders.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hey AngelFace .Thank you very much for your always kind comments, I truly appreciate it.Your shark tooth reference is bang on .I should have used that phrase in the video as it fits so perfectly.I wish I'd have thought of it during the edit .Also I have to thank you for your thoughtfulness in wanting to share the video with others in your riding community. It's great that you consider it worth putting out there. Cheers my friend 🍻

[@x-man5056]

A great presentation and to the point, thank you.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

My pleasure ..thank you for such a kind comment. I truly appreciate it .Cheers

[@4rinaldo132]

Excellent video!!!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Thank you very much. Cheers 🍻

[@r.i.p2464]

This is why i love belt. My harley had 200k miles on the clock. 2001 nightrain. Still the same belt after 23 years. Meanwhile on my interceptor, I went thru 2 chains in one year and I'm on the third and it started to sound bad again like i needed a new one.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Wow..thats impressive. You make a great case for belt drives .And for Harleys ...Holy moly man 200K is tough to beat. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@r.i.p2464]

@@TRyanLearnBikes yeah man. You know whats the surprising thing about it? They say belt is weak especially off road. Guess what? My nightrain was bobbed out since i got it back in 05. Stripped down, no belt guard, rode her around the entire Philippines and 40-50,000 of those 200k was done off road. It survived and it's still on the bike right now. I am currently daily riding an interceptor 650 for better fuel consumption and I am very pleased with it but not so much with the chain drive. It's annoying how much i had to maintain it.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@r.i.p2464 Very cool ,riding around in the Philipines on a bobbed out Night Train ,that sounds like one incredible adventure . Right there you've proven the reliability of a belt drive set up . Your 650 is a solid machine too but having a chain and being your dayly machine, well theres no comparison .The proof is in the pudding .Thanks for taking the time to comment .Cheers man 🍺

[@nightspeed98]

I actually like the format and editing....

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Thanks very much .Cheers

[@Paul-gu2lv]

Most informative video. Thank you! One question; new rear sprocket pointy vs flat teeth? Why? What's the difference? Is one better?

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hey Paul thanks very much for your kind words and great question .Those pointy sprockets are found mostly on dirt bikes because they will allow mud and dirt to escape much easier than a flat sprocket witch tends to trap mud between the rollers of the chain and the spocket. As far as one being better than the other ,well I think in the dirt bike world the pointy ones would be the way to go but on a road bike the flatter style ones are a good choice .Hope that helps .Thanks again for the great question .Cheers 🍺

[@importchef]

i dont really post or anything but great job on these informational videos. please do more on a DRZ400 please. or on parts and stuff.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hi Peter Thanks very much for watching and taking the time to leave me a great comment .I have a video on the DRZ in the works and am trying to get it out soon but there are two others ahead of it so keep an eye it wont be long .Cheers and thanks again

[@jeffreykennedy5956]

I love the Bobby Clark reference. Pens fan myself.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Thanks for acknowledging the Bobby Clarke reference..Many have no idea who I'm talking about. Cheers buddy..go Oilers. I'm not a band wagoner I lived in Edmonton in the Gretzky Era

[@jimsnow8004]

I'm an obsessed madman about chain maintenance. So my chains always look great...even when they are stretched beyond the manufacturer's recommended limit. You have to know what that limit is, (it's on their website), and actually check... I lube my chain every second tank of gas, clean and lube it about every 6, and check stretch with every clean after 25,000 km. More often, if it's raining or I'm doing gravel travel. When I hit max stretch + any sign of wear on the sprockets, I ride normally on the street for one more oil change, then swap all three out. If you're stunting or bushwhacking, I suggest you do it now...

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

That has to be the most thorough chain management routine I've ever heard of .It's definitely how you are able to get so many miles on every chain .I'm going to take a page out of your book and try to step up my own chain maintenance game .Cheers to you good sir, thanks

[@jimsnow8004]

@TRyanLearnBikes your reply got me doubting myself, so I checked my records. I've worn out 5 chains on this bike in 125,500 km, about to install the 5th one before going to Colorado. I got 24-26,000 km out of 3 of them, one I swapped out early before a transcontinental at 19,500, and one it says I got 31,865. That's pushing it... So I'm averaging about 25,000 per chain, which I'm happy with.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@jimsnow8004 No matter how you slice it , your numbers are pretty impressive. Covering that many miles on a motorcycle is the stuff of Iron Butt legends .

[@UncleWally3]

An inside Maritimes joke; that UPEI hoodie at 3:00 made me think about X rings . . .

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

You have a good eye for detail .Not sure about the insiders joke regarding x rings and the UPEI hoodie but my imagination is running wild to try and figure it out . Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment .Cheers

[@gerbman2004]

Great video! What are your thoughts on a chain that's tight in certain spots and loose in others?

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Well sir , a chain that is both loose and tight in different parts of the chain is defective .It should be replaced .And it is typically recommended that you replace the sprockets also. Be sure to clean and lube the new chain routinely and it will last a long time . Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave this great question. Cheers 🍻

[@thatbluebike2024]

Thanx for the video ✌🏼🏍️

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

My pleasure .Thanks for commenting .Cheers

[@BlackSlimShady]

Awesome video

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@BlackSlimShady Hey thanks very much, man. I really appreciate that .Cheers

[@digbysdownunder]

Hey mate, sent over by KrakensGarageAdventures aka Eric.. will catch up on some of your videos.. cheers from downunder

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hey Digby's DownUnder ,thanks very much for stopping by .I'll check out your channel today .Our man Kraken (Eric) is a diamond .Not only a fantastic KZbin personality but a genuinely good human being . Cheers from the north shores of Lake Erie here in Canada .

[@digbysdownunder]

@TRyan Learn Bikes No worries, mate.. Wow, I didn't realise you were Canada. Nice. My nephew has settled near Vancouver.. take care. Cheers

[@petrovski1948]

Can’t believe you’ve only got just over 5000subscribers. Great video.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Thank you very much, Petrovski.. I appreciate your great comment. Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@aussiewantok]

thats excellent, great vid, tnx

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

This is a great comment ,thanks very much .Cheers 🍺

[@toddboden972]

Great video! Thanks!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

My pleasure. I'm really glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment so kindly. Cheers 🍻

[@kiwiadventurer]

You've answered a subject least understood by motorcyclists, thanks for sharing. May I take a moment of your time to ask your opinion re lubricating o or x ring chains. Thank you in advance.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@kiwiadventurer Thanks very much for watching and for taking the time comment so kindly. Regarding your question about lubing O ring or X ring chains .There are so many good products out there .Fortnine has a great video that does a deep dive into the effectiveness of the different types of lubricants.Alot of it comes down to the typical environment youre running uour chain through .If its exposed to heavy dirt or lots of road grime you may want a wax heavy type lube My personal preference is to try and keep the chain very clean and to lube with a very light motor oil .Wiped with a rag so it's just a very light film .Never so much that it can't fling the oil off under high speeds .I hope that helps .Thanks again for watching and commenting. Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@Qassu78]

Damn this was an entertaining piece of infotainment! Nice work!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hey @Qassu78 thank you kindly for your positive feedback .I genuinely appreciate that you watched and took the time to comment and also subscribed too ..I think ...that was you right ? Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@Qassu78]

@@TRyanLearnBikes It surely was me that subscribed. I had to. It looks to me you have the right attitude on your videos and you really look like you're enjoying yourself in front of your camera. Something that I find really hard for myself :'D That's why my own channel is mostly empty XD

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@Qassu78 Well thank you very much .Thats super nice of you .I just had a quick look at your channel.Its great man ! You have some cool machines and film and edit very well .Your on camera presence is excellent. I bet if you had a chance to create some more videos you'd get heaps of subscribers. Count me in as one more , I just subbed. Finland looks like a fantastic place to live .Looking forward to your next video Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@Qassu78]

@@TRyanLearnBikes humble thanks for the sub :) I'm trying to come over of my anxiety of performing to camera :D There'll be more of content. If you like how Finland looks, wait a few weeks. I'm going to do a ride to north via smaller twisties and I TRY to make some videos of that trip on the fly. With some narrative and self exposure too. I really need to learn to behave naturally in front of camera :'D

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@Qassu78 My pleasure man .Looking forward to seeing the road trip highlights on your Finland ride in the twisties. Not to worry about anxiety in front of the camera .We all get that feeling but the reality is nothing matters ...just be your authentic self .No one is perfect. Ride safe .Cheers man 🍻

[@maximilliancunningham6091]

TY! Excellent !

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@maximilliancunningham6091 You're quite welcome. Cheers 🍻

[@DerekDualSport]

This is great stuff!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

What a great comment to wake up to first thing in the morning thanks very much Derek . Cheers 🍻

[@monsieurbacteria2314]

Sick video man!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hey thanks very much I'm glad you enjoyed it. Cheers 🍻

[@landrover2090]

Great video as usual.....the rear sprockets info section?...I'd have paid money to watch each moto ride past me as I drank a beer!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hey Thanks very much @landrover2090 I really appreciate the kind comment. Ya those rear sprockets were ridiculous., it's hard to imagine how anyone could have ridden them to such a horrible state. Thanks again. Cheers 🍻

[@williamfoster4268]

Very informative video.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Thanks very much. Cheers 🍻

[@adrianjabs5752]

Cool upload hey what do you do when you change a sprocket & add extra tooth for luck & I suppose in a way chainsaws are similar??

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hi Adrian . Not too sure what your question is but adding an extra tooth obviously changes the overall length the chain will have to travel .So you will have to adjust the axel back a bit to maintain proper tension ,much like a chain saw where you'd have to move the bar out a little .If thats not what you mean , shoot me another question in this thread and I'll see if I can help you out . Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment .Cheers buddy 🍺

[@adrianjabs5752]

@@TRyanLearnBikes yeah thanks for that you explained the length of chain & tension good I understand better I hear Motorcross guys get extra tooth on sprockets for better top speed like a overdrive 5 th gear in a car thank you

[@jangles83scorpion]

"You add that all together and it's like a million parts" 🤣

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Ya ,math was never my strong suit..I might be a little off with that estimation .. lol. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers 🍻

[@OnlytheStrongSurvive416]

6:40 that was awesome!! 🥇Video!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Thanks man I appreciate you watching and for taking the time to comment .Ya that sprocket in the wall shot was a tricky one to pull off . Cheers buddy 🍺

[@chinwakebhai]

The blunt truth and facts: no fuss , no muss !

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Thanks man I'm glad you appreciate the brevity .

[@bruceglock5725]

Props for the Tigers hat, the old English D.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Thanks for noticing and mentioning the small details. Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@mynameisschezuan]

Good video

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Thank you very much .I appreciate your kind comment .Cheers 🍺

[@srinathtg4623]

Awesome video and info. I was just adjusting my chain on my brand new, week old bike and I noticed kinks on my O-RING chain. Plus it felt so tight and rigid. Don't know if it'll loosen up over time or that's how these chains are. I've always had chains without o-rings on all my other bikes. Please tell me if it's ok, it's a Honda cb300r chain

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@srinathtg4623 Hey , thanks very much I appreciate your kind comment. Well now , you mentioned a couple of things you may want to consider looking at. Firstly you describe the chain as tight and rigid ,sounds to me like it's set much to tight .So address that issue .Your manual will give you the correct spec .Usually measured mid span ,to flex about 3/4 of an inch or so . If you have kinks in the chain that are abnormally stiff compared to all the other links in the chain ,thats not a good thing .A brand new O ring chain does have a little resistance between the links and can feel very slightly resistive but certainly not notchy or locked up in any way . I have seen poorly installed master links riveted incorrectly that are squeezed too much and show up as a kink .So check it with a caliper and see if it's the same width as the other links on the chain. And yes, over time , O ring chains will definitely loosen up and feel very similar to non O ring chains . The main thing is to keep your chain clean and lubricated with the right tension and it'll serve you well for a long time.I hope that helps .If you have any other questions let me know and I'll try to help you out .Good luck ahead and if you get a chance let me know if you were able to correct your chain issues . Cheers 🍻

[@srinathtg4623]

@@TRyanLearnBikes Thanks for you prompt reply. The thing is, the day after delivery I felt too much chain lash as I decelerated, so I asked the dealership to tighten it, but they over tightened a bit. The lash was gone but the bike felt a little stained. After 4 days but just a 100km later as it was raining, I found rust marks on the chain. That was when I sat down to lube it and I realised how tight the chain was and also noticed the kinks on several links. They even returned after going thru the sprocket, strange. This job by the dealer was done on side stand. So I ordered a paddock stand online and used 90 gear oil to nicely lube the chain and loosened it generously. It felt smoother but there was way too much lash. I read the manual and the spec said 1 to 2.2 inches of slack but the swingarm used to come in the way to correctly measure it. Right now I've kept it at 2.5 inches slack but the kinks remain although a bit improved. I am a DIY guy and have maintained chains meticulously on my other non O-ring chains earlier, so this one is a little perplexing. It's a Honda, so assume the factory did send a decent chain with the bike and kinks are the result of over tightening by the dealer or I got a bad piece. Google and AI was smart enough to send me your video, thanks to technology and thanks to you I learnt a few things about chains. I'm from India, what about you?

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@srinathtg4623 Heck ya man , ya gotta love how Google and AI can connect the dots . I like your idea of getting a paddock stand It'll make things so much easier for you . That spec of 1 to 2 inches of slack is quite a range ...but if that's what it calls for I guess thats what ya should do . It's a good thing you have lots of previous motorcycle experience so you were able to recognize a problem right away . Sounds like you are on the right track now .But definitely keep a close eye on that chain for a while. It's great to hear from people all over the world. India is one of those exotic places that seem like a really cool place to live. You're a lucky guy. I'm living in Canda right now .A fun place to live but can be fairly cold in the winter . Thanks again for your great comments and questions . Cheers to you my friend 🍻

[@denisthek]

Thanks so much that is the worse wall of shame parts that I have seen, also thanks for making it really easy to understand how chains are measured!!!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

My pleasure. Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to leave me such a great comment. I genuinely appreciate you. Cheers 🍻

[@iangriffiths9930]

It would be great to see sprockets that show where chains have been too lose or too tight to help riders keep an eye on how they are setting their chains and the wear that they have

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@iangriffiths9930 Thats a great idea. I'll see if I can put something together that will show exactly that .Cheers

[@RogeyRD250DX]

​That would be very interesting Tryan,since your presumption is wrong mate. If you can show a rear sprocket still on the bike with teeth facing forward it would convince me I'm wrong. The teeth on a worn rear are worn away at the root where the rollers are FORCED against the base of the OTHER side of each tooth base.( not the side that appears pulled over)On first appearance this would LOOK like the teeth are "pulledover". But it would appear to be in the opposite to direction of travel. So it's not "pulling " the chain that way- its wearing the radius at the base of each tooth to an oval ,the OTHER way. It's difficult to explain without diagrams, but , haven't you wondered why said sprocket wear strangely appears to indicate that the chain was pulling the chain the wrong way? I certainly have. And on research ,that's how I discovered what I'm trying to explain to you now. Like your style-and otherwise a great video. Best regards, The Dirt Warrior.​@@TRyanLearnBikes

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@RogeyRD250DX Thanks man I appreciate the input and its not the first time I've been wrong about something thats for sure . Your explanation didn't exactly clear it up for me but I will certainly investigate a little deeper on the subject . It'll be a great topic of conversation at my next table talk down at the local bike shop with some of the best mechanics in the game .I'm sure they will be able to shed some light on the subject .Thanks again for watching and for taking the time to comment .Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@detroitpyro2859]

Fun video, thank you sir

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

My pleasure ,I'm glad you enjoyed it .Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment so kindly .Cheers to you good sir

[@WhiteSkyMage]

That humour... earns you a sub. I hope people dont use these to hunt mooses 😂😂😂

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Thank you very much for your great comment and for subbing I really appreciate you doing that .Cheers to you 🍺

[@WhiteSkyMage]

@@TRyanLearnBikes How about you make some vids about eMotos and electric dirt bikes?

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@WhiteSkyMage That is an excellent idea. I'm actually trying to source a replacement battery for a small electric dirt bike right now. It'll make an interesting video when I finally get it together. Thanks for the thought. Cheers 🍻

[@WhiteSkyMage]

@@TRyanLearnBikes Lightning Rods and High Voltage sell some high powered eBike kits. Great for 219H chain...

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@WhiteSkyMage just checked out some of their stuff.Very interesting. I will dig a little deeper as soon as I get a chance. Thanks for the info .Much appreciated 👍

[@psalm2forliberty577]

Fabulous equally full of laughs and chain facts I never knew. Subbed ! My V-Strom 650 has its original factory o-ring chain at 21,000 miles. Still seems solid & tight running. I just use plain Gear oil lightly every 1000 miles. Anyone know how long it could last ?

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Thank you very much , I'm glad you able to get a few laughs and pick up a few interesting new chain facts at the same time. The fact that you look after your chain so well and routinely oil it is likely why the original chain is in such great shape. I'm guessing you'll get heaps more trouble-free miles if you keep that maintenance schedule up . Thanks again for taking the time to comment, and also thank you very much for subscribing. I genuinely appreciate it. Cheers 🍻

[@Recedinghairline180]

Great video! You forgot one thing...As a general rule, chain stretch should not exceed 2%. This is how you measure when its time to replace the chain. So if you have a 5/8 pitch chain, that is 1/8" of stretch at 10 links. Make sure the chain is pulled tight when measuring.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Good to know ,thanks for the info and for taking the time to comment .Cheers 🍺

[@Pipe_Motero]

Muy buen contenido!!! 🔥🔥

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@Pipe_Motero Thank you very much 🙏.

[@YogaSido]

You forgot to explain a very important part of the chain. Namely the chain locking pin, which is responsible for connecting the beginning of the chain to the end of the chain. I didn't pay attention to this part. And my chain will soon have to be replaced, because the chain pin lock is installed in the wrong direction. Anyway, good chain education. I should probably make a video like this too. Thankyou, Tryan, for sharing the basic of chain knowledges.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

You make a great point .Thanks for bringing it up.I will address that issue in an upcoming short video .Cheers 🍺

[@YogaSido]

@@TRyanLearnBikes Cheers 🍻

[@jodybotha]

Great video. At 100km/h or 60m/h how long does any lubrication added onto the chain, remain in place?

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@jodybotha Thank you very much .That's a great question you ask .There's lots of great chain lubes ot there that actually stay on your chain fairly well at speed .The thicker spray on waxy type seem to be the best for longevity but may not actually be the best for lubrication. The greater the speed the greater the flinging force that rids your chain of any thing on it ..My strategy is to keep the chain super clean and covered in a very thin film of oil that won't fling off at speed because it's minimal . It's a maintenance heavy strategy but worth the effort in my opinion. Hope this helps . Cheers 🍻

[@jodybotha]

@@TRyanLearnBikes Thanks... A thin layer of oil won't burn off in a few miles? Really? I ride offroad. 30km slow speeds, chainsaw oil which is good stuff. Dry as a bone end of the ride...

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@jodybotha Chain saw oil sounds like a good product to use but if you've proven its not very effective then it likely isn't the way to go. Off road riding demands are certainly quite different than typical road riding conditions. Most race guys pressure wash their bikes after each moto and re-apply chain lube right away. Longevity isn't usually a consideration. The same high maintenance procedure applies .Keep the chain super clean and continually lubed as best as you can.

[@danielbbg6199]

hey sir i have a question, just got my first bike, its in a very good condition for a pre-owned bike, but the chain is my current issue, well, one of the 2. it has spots of rust, should i worry ? they're about few milimeters in diameter for the worst ones, and there arent many but they're there...what should i do? besides getting a brand new chain.... and 2nd, when i use the front brake gently, it feels like the rotors are not straight, its scrap silence scrap silence scrap silence, i dont want to go to the worst problem first, so, are my brake pistons dirty and i need to clean them? thank you in advance for the answer.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hi Daniel terribly sorry for the delay in responce .I don't know how I missed your comment/question . A little bit of surface rust on your chain is no big deal ,look for kinks and or looseness between links those are the best indicators of chain condition .Also take a real close look at the sprockets , any teeth bent or oddly shaped is a good indicator to replace both sprockets and the chain . If you can feel pulsing when applying brakes that does suggest warped rotors .A good inspection/cleaning of your calipers is a great idea anyway especially as you need to eliminate any possible causes of irregular braking . Again my appologies for such a late responce to you .And thanks very much for taking the time to watch and comment .Good luck with you bike .Cheers

[@ToadADVentures]

bill nye the science guy of the bike world ? awesome video learned alot

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@ToadADVentures Well I'm not much of a science guy, especially compared to the legendary Bill Nye .But thank you very much for your great comment. I truly appreciate it. Cheers 🍻

[@ToadADVentures]

@@TRyanLearnBikes haha legend he was learned a lot from him, but cheers man keep up the awesome videos. Got my first chain drive bike so needed some videos to help to learn some

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@ToadADVentures Thanks very much ..Congratulations on your new chain drive bike .I bet you're stoked . There's nothing like a new whip to get out and explore on . Ride safe .Cheers man 🍺

[@ToadADVentures]

@@TRyanLearnBikes very stoked for it haha almost had it a year and put 20k on her, and like wise ride safe as well brother

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

@@ToadADVentures Holy moly man 20k in a year is some serious riding dedication .Thats impressive .👍

[@baddmint]

my 2 cents always get a sealed chain I cheaped out on my last chain it wasn't sealed riding in the wet and my chain jumped off the sprocket unsealed chains stop flexing at some point especially if you don't lube them regularly also don't let your chain get to the slack point set it before that happens

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Thanks for sharing your chain experiences. It's a good way confirm different strategies that may or may not work.The important thing is, now you have what works best for you.Cheers to you good sir 🍺

[@CafeRacer1004]

Thanks for shearing your visdom

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

My pleasure man .Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment so kindly. Cheers 🍻

[@gregjablunovsky841]

Thanks, I didn't know that!

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

You're welcome, I'm glad to have been able to help. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers 🍻

[@SystemFishLLC]

Rock on mate.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Thanks very much Mark .Much appreciated .Cheers

[@emmascorner7473]

Very useful facts! Thanks for sharing with us! New subscriber here with full support! 🔔👍 Have a great weekend! Hugs 🔔🤗

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hey EMMA. Thanks very much for your great comment and for your support. I truly appreciate it . Cheers 🍻

[@carlamorrell]

Comments about interchangeability between o-ring and non could be added. I recently purchased an old dirtbike with a new o--ring chain. When I replaced the chain guide back to OEM, there was too much friction since the o-ring chain is wider than a non o-oring. Replaced the chain back to a non o-ring and all is well.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

You raise a great point .The extra width of an O ring chain can be a significant factor in some situations. Thanks for bringing it up .

[@PurpleMonkeyWaffle]

Fasted sub in years!! How the f haven't you blown up? algorithm sucks.

[@TRyanLearnBikes]

Hey @PurpleMonkeyWaffle ,thank you very much good sir I truly appreciate you watching and subbing and also taking the time to leave a great comment .Yes the KZbin world is an interesting landscape to navigate I have no idea how to make sense of the algorithm ,so I gave up and just keep makiing videos to see what happens .Also you have one of the best names ever ,how the heck did you craft that gem ,its fantastic ! Thanks again ,cheers