VLOG - Yamaha MT-09 (FZ-09) Chain Maintenance / Idiot Drivers

A guide to chain cleaning / lubrication on the Yamaha MT-09 (FZ-09). Followed by asshole drivers cutting corners into oncoming traffic, I've had enough of them.

[@keloniomannamoinolk7153]

Never start the engine and leave the motorcycle to lubricate, you can hurt yourself. You only have to turn the wheel with the other hand, nothing difficult.

[@germanium1872]

Ok mom

[@jonathanfranklin8327]

Thank you for this video. I'm trying to sell my current bike so that I can buy an FZ-09. It will be my first chain-driven bike so I've been trying to do a little research on cleaning and maintenance. Finding a model-specific video like this shows me exactly what I will need to do when I get my own FZ-09. Thanks!

[@miniononamotorcycle6955]

God damn sir, I thought I liked my bike's clean but you take it to a completely new level. Pickup my MT-09 in a week, can't wait! Cracking vid

[@pipboychronicles]

+Minion on a Motorcycle Its called OCD :)

[@redyamaha6145]

Great intro n video. Fallout is one of my fav PC games this makes me want to play it. Good tips on cleaning. I still need to figure out how to take off the front sprocket cover in my R1. I OCD on cleaning the bike.

[@ChuckieFinzter]

Picking my 2014 09 up next Saturday...Cheers mate.

[@greenzrx]

I fitted a scottoiler. takes a little while to get sorted, but once you get the flow rate correct, the chain stays lubed.

[@F8H]

You should do a video on cleaning the whole bike and keeping it as clean as yours. :) Beautiful work!

[@alanfernandes77]

The best chain maintenance vid Ive seen. Awesome

[@broc2727]

Nothing wrong with cleaning your chain but most chain wear is from over tightening, not dirt. A little more slack than what the factory spec is will allow the chain and sprockets longer life. I've never replaced a chain and sprocket set with anything less than 40k miles.

[@Punchypax]

Man, you take good care of your toys! I like it. Camry driver sucks.

[@vn3801]

good ol Kero is a great chain cleaner, cheap from the supermarket too! even recommended in Aprillia maintenance schedule from what i've heard.

[@kjhaglfjhgfasd]

My brother and I both had 2006 street bikes, doing this is a night and day difference and a really great maintenance. I do it once a year now on my FZ09. Cant beat a showroom quality bike. Mine has 20k miles and looks perfect.

[@leoliu8189]

Perfectionism !!! Master Cleaner! : )

[@samadlone611]

Quality Video mate. Ive been looking for clear lube for a while as after all that hard work cleaning like I do, I end up lobbing a whole load of nasty yellow foaming lube and the chain looks like crap again!. Ive just ordered the C1 and C2 from easy for £16.80 delivered. How did you get the bike into 1st gear without the gear shift arm in place?

[@nakedlondonbiker]

Another great video. Your bike is as clean as if someone would've licked it comparing to mine. It feels like we haven't had a dry day in London since November, and the bike looks awful. Add to that living in a multistory house and lack of a garage and you have the perfect recipe for a dirty bike :) On a sidenote, I would love you to do a video about suspention adjustments for those who don't know anything about it. About adjusting your front forks and rear spring, what rebound and damping is, how turning the bolts on the front forks will affect the feel, etc.

[@pipboychronicles]

Thanks for the feedback :) I always keep my bikes immaculate. Suspension stuff is on the way in the future when mods arrive, few things coming up first including follow up review in a few days when the bike comes back from its first service!

[@jeffrt3893]

I agree. Don't use WD-40 to lube the chain. Use it to clean it. Also, it's much easier to clean the chain with a chain brush, which is a metal brush with 3 sides to it. Have someone spin the rear wheel while using it, and while lubing the chain. Much, much easier than a toothbrush, and safer than starting the bike. :)

[@Rainoman]

Good video brother. Thanks for uploading...I am in teh market for a Naked bike. MT is first ont he list. I rode the new Z1000 and I honestly like the MT more :) Oh by the way...subbed!

[@germanium1872]

That chain looks amazing

[@rodneyglenn1802]

I remember after buying my first bike brand new I was astonished that it looked like it had an oil leak after 1500 miles. After inspecting it further I realized it was all of the run-off from the frost sprocket.

[@TheGreatestBeyonder]

I salute you. That’s proper clean! But let’s see it now…. several years on! 😮

[@Tedsville]

What size socket did you need to undo those chain guard nuts?

[@iancurtis5397]

Hey, I see you have pinched your aluminum block chain adjuster as did I. Now I'm unable to loosen or tighten my rear axle nut all the way because its dented and does not sit flush. Also my license plate holder is a little loose because I can't tighten the rear axle nut all of the way. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance mate!

[@sergeantsodom6969]

I used to clean my chain whilst on and in gear... whilst using a towel. Not a fun trip to the hospital

[@remyfzrider5563]

How much chain slack do you allow? The manual says 0.3-0.9 inches

[@ElViveHoy777]

SIR THANK YOU VERY MUCH....YOU ARE A GOD SEND!!!

[@ticoruiz]

whats the size of the front sprocket?

[@BSBBandFitness]

What is your thought on the manual recommended chain tension? It seems a bit too tight. I just do like an inch of slack and leave it. What do you do?

[@jareddougherty8925]

Agreed. The 5-15mm recommended is too tight and makes a lot of noise if set that way. I put mine 3/4"-7/8" and it's a lot happier...

[@diesturozhi1987]

why dont you only use cheaper cleaner like dish soap or dish paste to clean up the chain? my chain look shiny after using it. then I lubricate it

[@MyMotoSpot]

wow.. sparkling clean!!

[@Benny_From_NY]

Hey great vid. How many miles on the bike when you decided to do the chain? I have 420 on mine at 500 I'm going to bring back to the dealer for a look over and maintenance.

[@pipboychronicles]

I did that at around 1800km. I really hate the factory grease so that is the main reason for doing it, after that its much easier

[@obrider2963]

Yeah thats cool. Sling chain lube everywhere. Smh. You almost did a great job. Take time next go, less cleanup. Tips from your friendly neighborhood rider 😎

[@lgeiger]

Nice video, but: you should definately not spray water on it with high pressure. It kills the sealing of the chain and lowers the durability. For the guys watching: This method is probably the tidest, but you don't have to do it like this. Just clean it with a towel and some alcohol. You don't necessarily have to remove the chain guard to put the lube onto the chain. Put a magazine or newspaper between the chain and the tire and spray the chain lube onto it while spinning the wheel. You can either do it by moving the bike around or spin the back tire while it doesn't have ground contact. I don't really think all that precise cleaning is increasing the durabilty.

[@yolovideos8084]

great content we want more

[@rossmarktob]

Plastic Pin (3:33) don't push it from the back, just push the little pin just a little bit more inside and you can pull out the whole thing

[@nakedfz09]

How often should you do this??

[@MrGiuliom]

Hi Man, thanks for the video...can I ask you where do you live? Looks like an amazing place :D

[@yolovideos8084]

your chain is pretty clean as is mine is yellow from leaving it outside

[@bearmanpig444]

Anyone else hear increased noise from the chain or front sprocket after cleaning and lubing their chain? trying to figure out if its something I should be worried about.

[@jarradsmith76]

yes I have been experiencing the same thing.. have you figured anything out?

[@david2263]

I highly recommend clear kerosene for cleaning your chain. It's extremely cheap and O - Ring safe. Its actually what Suzuki recommends. Also check out the lube called Chain Wax, i really like it.

[@trevorodle7308]

Did you mention you have put 10k miles on the bike already?

[@chickenclub6204]

I agree with “b roc”, too tight a chain and too much cleaning are the worst things you can do to a chain. The “O-rings” built into the chain contain the factory installed lubricant that keeps the chain in good working order. When you spray all kinds of cleaners and use high pressure water on the chain you can blowout that lube which will cause the chain to wear prematurely. Paint on some 80wt gear oil and wipe the chain down with a paper shop towel to get the dirt and excess gear oil off the chain. After a total of 20 minutes work you’re now ready to ride for at least 250 miles before you should do it again. I’ve gotten 35k to 40,000 miles out of all my “O-ring” chains.

[@grantr426]

Great vid bud

[@sakitgigi292]

great video! but even greater at 18:07..thumbs up!

[@adamf2011]

A little denatured alcohol in a spray bottle = magic on cleaning stuff!

[@ThumpermanMotovlogs]

Great vid. Hope that guy sees this video of him being an idiot too! haha

[@hxgianni1]

Great video! Just purchase my very first motorcycle, 2015 FZ09.

[@stefan23ish]

Are you still alive?

[@pipboychronicles]

Stefan UK I am now alive!

[@hxgianni1]

Yep! Alive

[@pipboychronicles]

New bike on the way soon and new videos!

[@jrp7783]

Got my bike last August.

[@LarryRickenbacker]

Are most "Naked" bike chains this difficult to access? The removal of the chain guard looks like a big bother. I'm a cruiser guy, so forgive my seemingly dumb question.

[@bobduper4136]

Great vid. Am seriously thinking of an FZ-09. Need some smiles with the miles. Haven't had a chained m/c in many years... thanks for the memories. You certainly are meticulous. As far as the squid in the cage... you're wasting your breath... unfortunately. You can't change stupid.

[@steelsporty]

That's a very clean chain, but it's not a good idea to lube the chain with the engine running and in gear. You rightly warn against cleaning the chain like that, but the same applies to lubing it - things can go horribly wrong very fast.Paraffin (kerosene) is very effective for cleaning chains, is recommended by many motorcycle manufacturers, and is a lot cheaper than spray can chain cleaners.

[@93paxon]

So.. How come you lube the chain guide?

[@pipboychronicles]

because the chain runs along it and giving it a bit of lube helps spread it to the chain and keeps wear to a minimum. You could leave it dry if you wished.

[@dimitartrenchev3007]

You release the gear shifter from wrong place.Just pull the rubber protector and you will find the bolt

[@93paxon]

why lube the chain guard?

[@pipboychronicles]

Its a chain guide not a guard :)

[@MrKdr500]

+pipboychronicles it's a guard to protect the swingarm and it has a guide molded into it, it's main function is to protect the swingarm though...that's why they were known as chain buffs.

[@HouseOwl]

Last Time Someone Told Me I Was On Camera As A Threat.. I Became The Owner Of A New GOPRO!!!! :)

[@marshallmorgan7879]

The entire thing is TOO clean ... don't subscribe to that. I like to ride it all year and clean it up once. Your idea of "crap" and "dirt" is what I'd call used. Anyway thanks for taking the time to do it.

[@wolfgang4494]

same color like mine

[@meow642]

Overkill

[@pipboychronicles]

and whats wrong with overkill? :)

[@meow642]

Nothing if you have the time I suppose! :)

[@brucecaldwell5239]

I take better care of my bikes than I do of my own health unfortunately. However, I'm not quite this anal about it as I used to be. I disagree with not using WD-40. It does not hurt O-rings.

[@BPizzle301]

he searched for a video, i guarantee it.

[@onyxylia]

I dont know why, u remembering me of baronvongrumble

[@pipboychronicles]

+Sub Zero I shall take this as a compliment! I have a Baron sticker on the bike :)

[@MotoDistraction]

Kerosene is cheap and works the best out of all the products I've tried.

[@sandwaves5642]

For the love of god - WHY did you dismantle all that stuff ?!? A brush for the chain cleaning ( 1-2$ on ebay ) - does all the cleaning ( with the chain cleaning spray ) perfectly. Besides - what was all the commotion with cleaning of THAT chain all about ? - It was CLEAN ! Lube the chain properly ( don't save the lube ) every 200-500 km - that's it !

[@phatrides222000]

Get a grunge brush man.

[@vaidis]

OMG guy ! just buy this 10 minutes or less and you done !!! www.motorexusa.com/products/street/4-stroke-street/chain-lube-road-strong-care-kit , just spry chain and then clean with a dry rack and apply lube you done! There is no more need of scrubbing you better enjoy riding, you can thank me later :)