Rusty motorcycle chain clean and lube

[@TheJmebe]

Perfect. This was top of the search on KZbin - I thought, this chap knows what he's doing. Perfect for my new old bike 😊

[@buaan]

Sound whacky but try Paraffin out for cleaning the chain when it is really mucky. £4 from B&Q for a few litres of it, put it in a 50p B&Q spray bottle and you can really soak the chain, sprockets, etc down with it. It removes all the grease and gunk so quickly. The yanks call it Kerosene and it is quite popular there. It is also great for removing tar spots on the bike, exhaust etc,, and also in moderation on car wheels and paintwork if you are gentle and wash it off quickly :)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks buaan, I have heard other use this - maybe I'll give it a go if I decide my chain cleaner isn't working well enough ;0) Thanks for watching and for stopping by - TMF

[@mrbeanz6451]

Wouldn't paraffin and all that stuff mess up the o rings on the chain ?

[@cbaldeagle5]

possibly without doubt the clearest maintainence tutorials on youtube. i watch you now and always. respects william chivers

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you William - very kind of you!

[@HartfordHD125]

Very well presented video. I have thought for a long time now that there is no excuse for neglected rusty chains ! Chain lube is a worthwhile investment and not expensive. I did like the idea of warming the chain to soak the lube in. More maintenance videos will be very welcome. All the best Roger

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+HartfordHD125 Thanks Roger - glad you found the video of interest, I shall endeavour to do a few more videos in the man-cave now the evenings are starting to get darker and colder :0( All the best - TMF

[@gingerd2098]

Your video's are awesome man. I am good at doing all of the basic maintenance stuff to my bike, but find myself watching your video's anyway for the relaxation factor. Something about a well maintained bike can really put your mind at ease haha.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Curtis Roy Nice one - thanks :0)

[@deekay336]

Time to do this to my KLR. Chain was beautiful before winter, then I rode it in the salted roads and now spring is here and it's really rusty, and ugly. Thanks for this video!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+DeeKay You're welcome...enjoy!

[@atobpilot]

I love these workshop videos, informative and entertaining. thanks Alex

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+atobpilot Thanks Alex, glad you like 'em!

[@lesterlouise9627]

Your cfr250l is the prettiest crf250l that I've seen. I never knew orange looked better than red in that particular year model

[@TheGodTheBadTheUgly]

Thanks very thorough ! I found that when using normal off-the-shelf oil based chain lube they act like a muck magnet getting real gloopy quicky. For my sports bike I have a simple method that works great, up on the paddock stand, use Castrol chain cleaner which shifts grease and evaporates fast, just use an old towel (best) or brush when spinning the rear wheel. Once clean, use a light spray of GT85, which you can then periodically use as cleaner+lubricant. Results are great, doesn't attract any muck, chain stays clean and responsive, clean and lube in 5 minutes.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Sounds good to me - and that's why I use the dry chain lube, tends not to attract the muck....thanks for watching and for stopping by - all the best - TMF

[@shaneweightman]

I don’t do a quarter of the work on my chains and been using the same method for 35 yrs and don’t spend much on chemicals either, and never had one go rusty , once a fortnight on average sometimes longer depending on the season , however personal thing I guess and we all do things different , may put a video on my channel in the nr future, explaining what I do , ,, it’s quick and simple ,, but it won’t be a shade of the quality of one of your videos Mr Flyer, as always clear , well presented and spoken thumbs up 👍 cheers Shane uk 🇬🇧

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you Shane - always good to hear from you!

[@flesz_]

I never cleaned chain on a motorcycle, but I did it on bicycle I get the wire brush to clean the rust, but the spray method is so messy. You wasted a lot of lubricant I used to use toothbrush and chain oil , just dip the toothbrush to the oil, stick it to the chain and spin the wheel. Continue dipping the toothbrush when it gets dry , do it underneath and above the chain , job done, nearly no splashes or wasted oil :)

[@adrenomoto9143]

I clean the chain on my CRF nearly the same way lol, use a pizza box behind the chain to keep lube and cleaner off the tire! Great video!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+AdrenoMoto Thanks for the kind words, glad we concur! I'm all for a bit of recycling.....

[@eurotourcaddy]

A most informative and thorough video. Can't help thinking for the sake of two bolts you could have taken the chain guard off... Be easier no?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Great point!

[@faithfulrebel3399]

Well come winter I will be doing this myself as you know I'm fairly new to riding and even newer to maintenance so this has helped me a lot. Ol Betty Bandit will be pleased I watched this video. Cheers Flyer!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Faceless Rebel Cheers FR - you may be interested to see this one I made earlier >> kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6qmmnenncalgLs ....more of the same really but on the road bike...well worth keeping your chain in order. All the best - TMF

[@faithfulrebel3399]

TheMissendenFlyer I will check that one out too. Will watch it straight away. Seeing as you are sharing... can I ask that you check my channel when you get a spare minute, It may be a little raw for you as I do use some colourful language and I know you are very chilled but you may enjoy it. Don't feel obliged though ,even if you don't I wont be offended I still love watching to ol Flyer in action. Ride safe

[@Max-kw4px]

Other than cosmetics, what issue is there with rust on the outside of the links? It's not like you'll remotely ever have enough rust to compromise any of the links structurally, the chain will wear out from regular mechanical friction (due to use) way before that, no? Also, it's an o-ring chain, so the grease is INSIDE the o-rings. Going to town with a wire brush is a sure way to shred the o-ring rubber...

[@JinKazama92]

Missenden, my chain has black stuff now and it is super hard to get rid off. Its dry black crap on there. I've used degreasers and in still does not come off.

[@stuart7722]

Came home from work the other day and noticed my chain looked like I hadn't cleaned it for years. (its only been a couple of weeks since I last cleaned it). I knew that you had a video that dealt with this issue cheers!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad to be of use Stuart!

[@stuart7722]

Wurth chain cleaner and lube arriving in the post soon! :)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

...it's good stuff, hope you like it!

[@sidneylol]

Some good cleaning advice there mate. I have used the Worth products and I've used one other I can't remember the name of but I'm now using WD40's range of cleaner and lub and in my opinion it beats the rest hands down. The cleaner is first class. I've got pics of it working before and after and its like the ugly duckling forming into a beautiful swan with very little effort needed to clean it. The cleaner does the job for you. Like you, I use the dry lub. My bike came with a Scot oiler but I never use it, as I prefer to use the wax based stuff. I love channel like this that share great bits of knowledge and experience. Cheers Stu

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for the tip Stu - will have to try some of the WD40 cleaner then, I'm about due to give my chains some attention....maybe a video in that one....thanks - TMF

[@Ashtonpp]

I bought a four wheeler with a rusty chain, and I can’t wait for the chain to come in the mail, will it be safe to spray some lube on it and ride it?

[@TheDervMan]

I love how clean your bikes are, personally I enjoy cleaning my bike as much as riding it.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+DervMan Hey Dervman - it's been a while, good to hear from you. As you may have gathered I'm a bit OCD about keeping my machines clean, my cars are no different....hate to think how much of my life I've spent cleaning vehicles! Glad it's not just me.....cheers for now - TMF

[@TheDervMan]

+TheMissendenFlyer don't get me started on car cleaning products! Wilkinsons alloy when cleaner, autoglym tyre shine (can be applied to wet tyres), Mer shampoo and Meguiar’s Polish! That's based on many years of research 😉

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I'm a fan of the Mequiar's shampoo...not tried Mer, but I'm with you on the rest (and I'm a snow foam fan).....

[@TheDervMan]

+TheMissendenFlyer I like the Mer shampoo a it's nice and runny so works well in my Hozelock car washing lance!! Leaves a lovely finish. Used to be tricky to get hold of but they even sell it in halfords now.

[@layaboutlout]

I have the misfortune of not owning a proper garage, my poor bike despite my greatest intentions gets very mild rust appear on places like the brake rotors (away from where the brake pads can connect) Perhaps you might do a video detailing how if necessary you would go about protecting your pride and joy when lacking a garage. Cheers!

[@adammoorby99]

My chain on my bike is rusty but we’ve had a bad winter and i have to store my bike outside so gonna replace the chain ASAP

[@laughingdog1125]

does chain wax help against rust it I love the stuff

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yes I believe so...

[@navytruck]

Always enjoy your videos. John here in Winnipeg with a 2014 R1200GS and a 2012 KLR. Cheers

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+John W Thanks John and all the best from across the pond....

[@glenwhyte2273]

forgot to ask how many cleans and lube applications you get out of those size cans.. ? (500 ml? ) I'm thinking of using the wd40 cleaner and chain lube. many thanks

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Well I use quite a bit of the cleaner at a time so maybe 4 cleans, the lube lasts longer as you don't use as much.....I was thinking about trying out the WD40 range too...

[@mr.unknown2595]

I have cleaned my chain by cloth after that dust particles are in sprocket if i rotate my wheel i can hear the noise from sprocket how should i remove that dust from. Sprocket

[@CountMiffed]

Really useful, I had no idea the chain should be warm when lubing.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Count Miffed Cheers CM - a bit of heat just makes the lube a bit less viscose and allows it to penetrate better - not essential but helpful! Cheers for now, good to hear from you again - TMF

[@peterhogg8077]

just found a new helmet city in my area and bought that chain brush you used.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Peter Hogg :0)

[@atlpharmd5509]

Hello MissendenFlyer, Your still talk a bit funny, but your video is very well done and much appreciated. As a southern US owner, I am constantly addressing a bit of splash rust (1/10 of the chain's length) on my bike from rain getting underneath the cover. It's a '92 Honda 750 Nighthawk with a new chain having no more than 2,000 miles.....What's your recommended rule of thumb regarding how often to deep-clean the chain as you did on this video ? Regards and safe days..... Dr. Chip -- Atlanta, GA

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Chip Robison Hi Chip - I don't have an accent by the way, this is how English sounds ;0) I tend to give my chain a deep clean either when it is obviously crying out for one (like rust showing up as in this case) or failing that probably about every 5th wash... I love Georgia by the way, I have great memories of a holiday with friends of ours in Kennesaw, we rented an aeroplane out of Cobb Co McCullom airfield and explored the area by air - wonderful part of the world.....all the best - TMF.

[@sanyibadoe7332]

I cleaned the chain exactly as you did and lubed with a same dry lubricant about 2 weeks ago,the bike is in a concrete garage with no heating,so its pretty dump ,now the chain is all rusty AGAIN/ this time i will try to clean spray paint then put the dry lube/ ,hope it wont damage the chain.if any clue plz comment.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Not sure I understand what "clean spray paint" means in this context?

[@sanyibadoe7332]

@@TheMissendenFlyer cleaned the chain than sprayed thin coat of black paint to avoid further corrosion ,haven't ride since but i dont think i did too much harm to that chain because it was lubed on top of the paint afterwords

[@sanyibadoe7332]

@@TheMissendenFlyer my bad english srry

[@Jack-dg9xm]

Great vid, really helped me out with cleaning my chain that was in the condition of your chain.

[@20cent]

Brake cleaner, unlike wd40, does weaken and affect the chain o-rings. Just like a wire brush if not very carefully used. But for a dirt bike not used at 100mph on the highway it's fine I guess..

[@ooooobpbpbpooooo]

Metal expands when heated. Wouldn’t the lube better penetrate when chain is cold?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

No, for that very reason!

[@MrJpb2000]

I already consider myself a little OCD & after watching your videos on how to clean your Motorcycle & drying etc... I now feel I am about to become even more OCD! Haha 😂 great videos though TMD 👊😎👍

[@Anonymous-or4ru]

Crikey! I was surprised to see how small the rear sprocket is on that CRF. To reduce cost, you can use Kero to clean the chain. Just needs a cloth wipe to get rid of the residue before lubing her up again. Never has it affected the chains O-rings for me. If I get surface rust, I prefer to use steel wool wrapped in my hand as I roll the chain through it as it's less harsh than a wire brush, but obviously that method requires a damn thorough rinse afterwards. After cleaning all the old shit off your chain, if you don't have a blower and want to warm the chain without taking her out and getting it dirty, chuck a paddock stand on your rear bobbins, put her in gear and get the chain running for a few minutes to build some heat into it that way. Just one thing TMF..... make sure you lube your chain from the right hand side of the links too! ;o) Cleaned all three bloody bikes and chains today! Pain in the ass but well worth the aggro.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Mountain Jew All good advice, thanks for that!

[@Anonymous-or4ru]

I don't have many tips, but I find some gems here on YT. The latest being cat litter trays ideal for chain baths. Emptied, of course! What a great, cheaper idea. Courtesy of Moonfleet41, another very knowledgeable source for bike maintenance advice.

[@TEAMEXTREMEORTIZ]

Awesome to see Russell Crow do a video on bike chain maintainace.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Beefcake Ortiz ???

[@ANDY1985UK2011]

My rear brake squeeks when braking coming up to junctions and traffic lights etc and if i push the bike it makes a rubbing or scraping sound. Would the wurth cleaner do the trick or do i need to change the brake pad? I've done 7500 miles on the bike from new but the front brake is completely fine.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Wurth a try! :0)

[@M4BoarBiker]

Nice informative video, like your workshop. I must confess I do neglect my chain, keep the bike clean and polished but I tend to avoid dirty jobs, lol will try harder :-)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Doug Lumsden Thanks Doug - yeah I'm afraid cleaning chains ain't a lot of fun is it!! But it will prolong the life of it and the sprockets.....thanks for watching, all the best - TMF

[@seanmacdonald2688]

Hi, I've just seen a few sites and forums stating do not use a wire brush on chains? Thoughts?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

No don't use a standard steel one - this is a light brass one....but technically probably best not to use it if you're unsure....

[@Bikieman]

Interesting how you warm the chain up, I have to do everything outside unfortunately so I just do this kind of stuff after a ride. Good to see I'm doing things the right way though haha!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Flibblejib Riding it for 10-15 minutes is the usual way - I just couldn't be bothered given I had jacked the bike up, laid out the newspaper, etc....I was basically being lazy. Cheers for watching - all the best -TMF

[@Bikieman]

+TheMissendenFlyer No harm in being lazy, I would have done the same haha. Take care.

[@kdlofty]

Nice video bud. But purely from a safety point of view, i think you'd have been better putting the bike on a paddock stand, it looked awfully unstable on that scissor jack.

[@gdfggggg]

Don’t chains these days have an oil seal?

[@markfeatherstone-harvey3550]

Quite a few people (myself included), have had issues with corrosion on the Panigale 899 chain... Have you too?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Mark Featherstone-Harvey Funnily enough I noticed some surface rust on it the other day and had to get the wire brush on it only last week - annoyingly Ducati put some very thick wax on it ex-works and it's a bugger to clean off and get lubed to my usual stabdard...so watching that one closely...glad it's not just me....

[@markfeatherstone-harvey3550]

+TheMissendenFlyer One or two have had replacements under warranty, upgrades too if I'm not mistaken!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Mark Featherstone-Harvey Really?? Interesting....I wonder on what grounds you get the warranty claim, I imagine if I went back to my local Ducati dealer and showed them my rusty chain they'd say I hadn't looked after it sufficiently....

[@markfeatherstone-harvey3550]

+TheMissendenFlyer that's what I'd have thought too. looks like I'll be picking up one of those brass wire brushes!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Mark Featherstone-Harvey Yes those brass brushes do the trick a treat!

[@postpwned3]

Would not recommend running a metal type wire brush on O-ring chains.

[@glenwhyte2273]

good advice and video, always interesting reading other people's comments for more tips. I might try the paraffin as my chains in need of a good old clean. cheers

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for watching once again Glen....

[@olivier.1791]

Your jack seem easy to raise the crf... I'll buy one for mine.Thanks from France ✌

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for watching

[@pnkfld100]

Great reviews! I also use brake and clutch-cleaner for cleaning my chain, though some say the product is very harsh and might damage the o-rings in the chain? Discovered some rust on the chain of my Street Triple also. The weather up here in Belgium is (almost) as wet as in the UK I guess! Greetings!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+pnkfld100 ....I just invested in some of the new WD40 chain cleaner and cleaned up my Panigale chain, worked really well and is designed specifically to be kind to "O" rings (although the Wurth stuff I use is too to be fair)....roll on Summer!

[@oliverdenny1869]

Great and informative vid🖒🏻Is there anything you can use to stop/inhibit the rust coming back on the chain?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Just make sure it's lubed regularly I guess...

[@Wayne.R]

Personally, you can't beat parrafin for chain cleaning and I find it does very well at preventing rust from forming.

[@w00t-w00t]

Hey Andy - Great video as always! Do you think this process be ok on a road bike chain? Any danger of compromising the 'x' rings with a wire brush? Thanks!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Has to be a soft brass one...and be very careful!

[@davidfontijn8093]

I would never recommend lubing a chain without rinsing off with water after cleaning it, you wouldnt believe the dirt that comes off during the rinse. Also in the final shot i clearly see that your chain links are not nicely in line, indicating that there is lots of friction between the links.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+David Fontijn The whole point of chain cleaner (like the Wurth product I use) is that it washes away the muck and dirt and then evaporates away leaving a clean and dry chain - if I were to rinse with water I would be introducing moisture to an unprotected chain....so I'm afraid I disagree with you on this one David. Everyone to his own though eh? Thanks for watching and stopping by, all the best - TMF

[@shaneweightman]

Good one ...never seen or heard of that dryer are they expensive and we're do you buy them or should old say who sells them thanks shane ...thumbs up

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+shaneweightman Any bike shop will sell them - can't remember where I got that one...maybe an idea for another video!! :0)

[@TheVilouboy]

Can you use the brush on the roller, and not the plates? Same situation, left outside for a few weeks

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Not sure I understand your question??

[@buaan]

I think he means can you use the brush to clean the roller face of the chain, where it contacts the sprockets. I expect these will clean with friction as you ride the bike but I don't see why using the brass brush will hurt them - give it a go? - Watch you don't damage the O or X rings if you have that type of chain in my opinion.

[@TheMadScouse]

what size hand gurads do I need for a supermoto ?

[@yashies5718]

Do we have to use the same brush or can we use a brush that has metal hairs

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+NINJA kickx As long as they're fairly soft then yes I don't see why not!

[@jwilson1744]

When you rode through that big puddle at Holy Island I did flinch at the thought of the salt water! Another great vid - who makes your scissor jack stand?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+JWilson Yeah, I only realised as I was riding through it - whoops! I did give her a good rinse down when I got back home though.....not sure on the scissor jack, will check next time I'm out in the man-cave and revert!

[@dnx789]

your chain looks ceased in places, did it free it up totally or do you need a new chain.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Ian mc phean Thanks Ian, the chain is perfectly good now having been lubed, no sticky links, all good - cheers for stopping by and commenting. All the best- TMF

[@nicklk132]

Does it need to be brass? Or any metal brush works?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

...any metal brush I guess, just that the brass ones don't scratch the steel chain...

[@charlesrempel1681]

The final shot with you leaning over the bike seems to show that the chain is pretty kinked.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

I'll check that out - thanks for the heads up!

[@paulhill3575]

Hi, I was just wondering. What make is the rear rack on you bike, I need one and this is the least obtrusive one I`ve seen but can`t see it for sale anywhere. Great video as ever.Cheers Paul

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Paul Hill Hi Paul - it was just a cheapo EBay special I chucked on the back for my recent Scotland trip - was about £70 - not brilliantly made to be honest but very useful!

[@paulhill3575]

+TheMissendenFlyer Gotta love EBay. Looks the biz and seems to follow the shape of the rear fender. I`ll check out EBay. Thanks for the heads up.All the best Paul.

[@kartiktraj]

Very nice video with good visibility.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you...

[@srizetkarma3207]

Hi, awesome and very informative vids, any thoughts of using the ACF 50 for cleaning the chain ?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Well it's not designed for it but ti certainly wouldn't do it any harm given it's inert stuff....I wouldn't recommend it though, best stick to purpose made chain cleaners I reckon....

[@srizetkarma3207]

TheMissendenFlyer thanks. Great vids 👍

[@motohelibungee]

Hello love your channel! Please comment on the Warm Air Dryer, Brand? Also useful for drying crevices after washing bike? Thank you!!!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

check my video here out for deets >> kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHy2nYqDhNhjkLc

[@ANDY1985UK2011]

have you heard of Tru-Tension Chain Monkey and if so what do you think of it?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

No I haven't - what is it?

[@ANDY1985UK2011]

@@TheMissendenFlyer www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductMobileDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10151&categoryId=165547&productId=1431339

[@lenkiewitcz]

Bike looks brand new...

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Travy Gumbo Cheers - I pride myself in keeping my bikes in good order ;0)

[@_Snikerz]

How often should you do this on your bikes? Is after so many miles?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Whenever it looks a bit dry is when I do it!

[@R3RLEE]

I do mine every 500 miles.

[@ii7chief1]

if my chain has O-rings should i still use a brass brush?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Technically you probably shouldn't (but I did)....

[@papo140]

no you should not!!! use a nylon one

[@munyaradzinyanhete6390]

Hie! Where did you get the brass bristled wire brush?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Local hardware store...

[@malcolm2985]

Hi - what scissor jack do you use exactly? i.e. make and size?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Err, dunno, can't remember and it's too cold to go and check :0)

[@redjacc7581]

i know nothing about motorbikes, i was thinking i cant wait to see how you remove the chain :P

[@commonsense769]

Love watching your videos, your so thorough! A bit OCD but thoroughly entertaining!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thank you

[@Danszilian]

What brand of chain cleaner / chain lube are you using and where can I find it in Canada, any idea?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+DanielKSTube I use the Wurth dry lube on all my bikes, it's great stuff....and sorry, no idea what stockist in Canada would have it, I get mine from Amazon!!! (worth a whirl??)

[@Danszilian]

+TheMissendenFlyer thank you!

[@petewebb6952]

Nice one. Inspiration to get my bike chains cleaner.

[@vedatcoskun]

Hey mate, any links to the wire brush you used?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

'fraid not, I think it was just a "Halfords Special"....pretty sure they're widely available.....

[@vedatcoskun]

+TheMissendenFlyer checked Halfords online but didn't see it but I guess they have something similar. Cheers!

[@williamrutter4058]

I used a soft brass spark plug cleaning brush - from Halfords - £2 I think.

[@LenScapoff]

Putting it away in September? I thought the off-road season was just beginning! Lol.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Len Scapoff Yeah - I was a bit hasty with that comment, kind of slipped out, regretted it immediately and didn't mean it of course....apologies for the scare....

[@jdw92]

Hello , love the videos ! I have watched all of them , your garage is very nice , real biker!!! I especially enjoy your crf videos , I also have a crf and I am equally "a clean freak" . I have coverd 3000 km 2100 miles and my chain links feel like they are binding ever so slightly . I made the mistake of cleaning the chain a lot with brake cleaner . How are your links holding up . Again great videos please keep them coming we want to see more of the crf and how you wash it !

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Stamas C Thanks for the kind words of encouragement Stamas, to be honest that was the first time I have cleaned the chain since I owned the bike, I'm glad to say that so far the links are holding up just fine! Ride safe buddy and stay tuned for more videos soon! -TMF

[@rontheretiredone]

Mr missenden, do you work for a living? just wandering! brilliant videos BTW!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+rontheretiredone Thanks for the kind words Rontheretiredone....and judging by your moniker you are a fan of not working??? (and I do by the way).... ;0)

[@rontheretiredone]

+TheMissendenFlyer just wandering how you find the time to do the vids! you must have a good job just to be able to run a gs, they are really expensive, as you said in your long term review, spot on as usual! ron

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+rontheretiredone ....can't complain Ron ;0) All the best - TMF

[@decidedtoride]

No adapters available for the Abba stand I take it

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Decided to Ride Actually I forgot to look - that would have been the better (cheaper!) solution for sure!! Nice one....

[@paulyflyer8154]

Despite what my wife says, that looks like my dream kitchen.

[@andrewdelarosa1396]

I think you damaged your rings inside your chain using that metal brush.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

No - it was a soft copper bristle brush for that very reason....

[@dexterk1902]

Great ASMR for bikers

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

ASMR??

[@eddykhouzam902]

Aren't u glad that the GS has a shaft drive :)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Eddy Khouzam Hi Eddy - Yes sure am - that was one of the considerations when I bough the GS over the Multistrada actually....shaft drive rules!

[@S3dINS]

Your links look a bit stiff.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Thanks for that - I’ll go and check them!

[@Mahatma618]

Why not use kerosene/parafin?Cheap as fuck,and effective.

[@bigleemac]

So many lube jokes........😆 and where on earth did you get a bike drier? Never even heard of one!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Lee McDonald Bike dryers are widely available, I got mine from Amazon, who coincidentally also sell lube (all types)....

[@davidceniceros9705]

Can I use wd40...?

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+David Ceniceros No, WD40 is not intended as a lubricant and its thin viscosity will tend to make it fling from the chain - best to use a specifically designed chain cleaner (the Wurth stuff I use is brilliant). Cheers - TMF

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Well it seems we have conflicting advice - WD40 do make a range of bike products including a chain lube, but I don't believe"classic" WD40 is intended as such - it's your choice of course, as long as you're happy with your system and I'm happy with mine! BTW it was a very soft wire brush BTW and was only lightly used to remove the rust on the outer plates of this particular chain as it had been in some salt water...normally I wouldn't let a chain go that far and have only used the brush on that one occasion on that one bike....

[@jasoncee666]

ha-ha cool we used to boil the chain in oil on the BBQ hehe

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Jason C I did say there were many ways of doing it.... ;0)

[@sirchickenfood8561]

+themissidenflyer thanks love the video! Very factual and helped me a lot with cleaning my chain. I'm 17 and I've just got into motorcycling with my 125cc! Small but nether the less fun and gets me to where I need to be! Subscribed! Must say love how clean the bikes are but with my OCD and my bike being white, I'm sure mine will be just as clean! Thanks :)

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Nothing wrong with a bit of OCD - glad the video was of use - ride safe....TMF

[@dalton7535]

Could I just use automobile grease to lube it? Its cheaper that way.

[@ColtonBlumhagen]

This is why I will never buy a chain drive bike again.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Fair enough, does limit your choices somewhat though!

[@germanium1872]

I hate chains. I much prefer belt and shaft final drive motorcycles.

[@compassionandempathy7537]

Great video. Thank you

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Jason's Adventures Thank you for saying so!

[@FloridaOutdoorAdv]

Gleeming!

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Florida Outdoor Adventures I aim to please!

[@R3RLEE]

Good vid, good job.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@peterhogg8077]

great tip about the hair! dryer.

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Peter Hogg Not something I normally have a great deal of use for....

[@audiofella5066]

Wow the chain for my bike is $532 so this will be worth doing LOL!!!!!!

[@adsjjlo77]

Thanks bro, my oil seal is broken. I'm just kidding.

[@beefstu6857]

thanks for the info bythe way

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

+Beef Stu you're welcome...

[@leolealuianderson5291]

Chains rust too fn easy

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Tell me about it!

[@jamiewood5086]

ffs easy job

[@TheMissendenFlyer]

Yep - thanks for that contribution.....

[@nvstewart]

@3:50 wont that ruin the O-Rings?