Motorcycles Simplified: How To Care For Your Chain Now

[@anotheramy71]

Brilliant tip for getting the rear tire off the ground!

[@mustachemoto]

Thank you!!

[@davidvanameyden7629]

Thanks for tips. Didn't realize the chain should be 'warm' when cleaned and lubed. I clean my chain with kerosene and a 3-sided chain brush and old tee-shirts.

[@mustachemoto]

Warming it up helps loosen things up a bit and lets the wax/oil flow batter when you spray it on. It's not necessary, but it does help. If you're in a hot climate and the bike's sitting in the sun, that would do the trick too. Thanks for watching!

[@paulmuntalbano7342]

Great video as usual. You've had way too much fun on that poor bike...LOL

[@mustachemoto]

The bike is a blast, but I find myself on my GS much more often… I need to get back on some trails!!

[@johnlenart597]

Good video. I've rode with shaft drives for years and have added 3 bikes with chains ⛓️. Good even as a refresher. 👍👍

[@mustachemoto]

Thanks for watching. The GS is my first shaft-drive in 30 years of riding. I am enjoying not having to worry about the chain, especially on long trips.

[@Wingnut_Stickman]

I love chain maintenance videos, and I have not had a bike with a chain for 16 years. These days it is one belt and one shaft, as a matter of fact, I put my bikes away for the season yesterday, as winter officially hit here in New Brunswick at 5:41 am this morning. Excellent video! Thanks for sharing.

[@mustachemoto]

Thanks for watching! I do love the shaft drive on my GS… it’s great to not even have to think about it, especially on long trips. Thankfully I can ride year-round in Georgia! Stay warm and count down the days until you pull the bikes out for the spring!

[@Wingnut_Stickman]

@@mustachemoto Thanks! We can often go biking in relative comfort before the end of March, but now that I am 60, I think April might be more appropriate.

[@Bearded.Wonder]

Thanks for the very detailed rundown on chain maintenance. You mentioned that you don’t clean but just lube your chain. Is cleaning not truly a priority?

[@mustachemoto]

Thanks for watching! Unless the chain is really dirty (lots of grit/sand/mud, or caked on grease) there isn't much need to clean it, just lube it and you're good to go.

[@Bearded.Wonder]

That makes sense.

[@chonkyb3134]

Do you clean the chain every time before lubricating ?

[@mustachemoto]

No, I rarely clean my chain... only if it's really dirty or looks gummed up.