When to Oil, Clean, Adjust & Replace Your Motorcycle chain | TwistedThrottle.com

When To Oil Your Chain: 1:01
When to Clean your Chain: 2:03
When to Adjust your Chain: 2:35
When to Replace Your Chain: 3:04
In this video, Twisted Throttle will answer questions on when to oil your motorcycle chain, clean your chain, or even replace your chain. Motorcycle Chain maintenance does not have to be a headache.
No matter the shape you motorcycle chain is in, these how to tips will make maintaining it a breeze.
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[@ahmednassereddin994]

Finally, a guy who goes straight to the point! Thanks a lot

[@CC-se4ci]

If you want to use Kerosene to clean the chain the best way is not to spray/soak the chain rather spray on the brush or rag and wipe it out. For all you Fortnine believer remember, it's a Grease and not oil so it wont strip quite easily with Kerosene. I always use Kerosene to clean O-Ring chain and it's already 5 years (±60.000km) yet it's still good till now. Also when lubing the chain just add thin layer of chain lube, you don't need that much because it's only to make a Coat on chain and protect it from rust.

[@gerrywilson4588]

Cool tips looking after ur chain and sprockets 👌🇮🇪

[@K113-A]

Stick on the looser side when adjusting the chain I wish I knew that sooner, I always try to balance things right there in the middle of the manufacturer recommendations xD

[@ripdiptatterchip3851]

amazing quality video, felt like i was watching a big budget TV show

[@twistedthrottle]

Wow, thanks!

[@Liberty4Ever]

Great practical information without a lot of theory or going down any rabbit holes. Thanks.

[@twistedthrottle]

We try to keep things as simple as possible! Thanks for watching!

[@os_turekid7959]

You look like the version of Trevor from gta that has attended rehab.Aside from that great video, very helpful

[@jimmyf2618]

I watched the video from fortnine , I used simple green after years of trying all kinds of offical chain cleaners ,old school methods like diesel , petrol , kerosene, simple green and a soft bush on my Oring chain works wonders . Clean it twice with good amount of water , comes out brand new and shifts like a dream. For lubricant I use gear oil small doses , best ever

[@alecto1550]

Always wonder why the shifting become much smoother after the chain is cleaned and adjusted 🤔

[@amerikanviking]

I might start doing that after using the kerosene. Probably use the kerosene to break down the old lube and grime, then hit it with simple green, then dry and lube it. Probably would do better than just wiping off the kerosene. Kerosene is oily and sticky. Plus, drying kerosene can take more than overnight. It can take weeks to completely dry out kerosene, so I never even cared to dry the chain, just wiping it and putting lube on. But, the simple green was something I never thought of doing. Thanks!

[@maliqmatthews21]

Great video, short but lots of useful information 👍

[@twistedthrottle]

Glad you liked it!

[@Vraetzught]

On your point about chain cleaning, leaving it overnight in a dry place might be an option for most hobby riders, but for daily commuters, this is one of the biggest pains in the rear end. I ride to work daily, 60km one way and during the weekends for fun, so my bike is rarely more than a day not in use. A belt or shaft drive is much more friendly to the daily rider in that regard and I'm bummed manufacturers seem to be moving away from both more and more.

[@Lookin4LoveInAllTheWrongPlaces]

Clean the chain. Do what you do for 6 to 10 hours. Sleep, eat, ect...ect...When you wake up splash on some chain lube and off you go. I have had all three. Belt, chain, and shaft drive. All three have pros and cons.

[@Vraetzught]

@@Lookin4LoveInAllTheWrongPlaces sure, I'll clean my chain in the driveway, at 5am, in December. I did say *daily* commuters, didn't I?

[@scottamolinari]

@@Vraetzught He said lube it in the morning. Takes all of 5 minutes, even in December at 5am.

[@shayslay3416]

@@Vraetzught you just sound lazy with excuses to enable your laziness at this point lmao. You're daily commute is not 24/7. So do what the guy said. Clean it at home when you have no errands to run before you go to bed. And if you have to get up at 5am, surprise! Get up at 4:45am and lube your damn chain lmao. I swear some people will complain about anything. "I ride motorcycles daily but I can't take care of it, whoa is me" get a car then lmao.

[@toddboden972]

​@@Vraetzughtdon't be a dick!!

[@ruffleschips9055]

Thanks for the info. But I'm still not convinced that cleaning a chain isn't a pain in the rear. A real pity that most manufacturers don't offer a midsize bike that is either belt driven or shaft driven.

[@tshansen]

This was really well done :-) keep it up

[@n0xxm3rcyxx]

so glad i found this. chain is pretty dry. should it be cleaned off first and then relubed?

[@saiverx]

1:34

[@luckymetal3929]

Thank you

[@ezekielgskeen8607]

Great video Sir! helped a lot! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@rc2634]

great explanation!

[@EarthTonez5150]

Thanks!

[@PHILIPWATSON82]

I thaught you had to find the tight spot first before adjusting?

[@user-mb4xy2cz3t]

Doing experiment of not maintaining a quality x-ring chain, just adjusting it and the only cleaning it gets is when I wash the moto, will see for how long it will last. FYI not having to maintain the chain is a fucking blessing it turns riding into a pure joy.

[@sassed12many]

I use Aircraft silicone on my chain every tankful if I can (300+ miles) for ease of repetition. I don't care much how long it lasts as long as it is happy for its short life. LoL

[@aWandering_soul]

Great content, big thumb up 👍🏼

[@blackmass1082]

thanks

[@MrWhitelightning73]

Outstanding

[@garryr]

Should you replace sprockets when you do a chain replacement?

[@chuckhickey]

generally speaking the chain and sprocket(s) will wear out about the same time. I have found the sprocket very tempting to NOT change because it is in better shape than the chain. BUT -- if you put a new chain on an old sprocket BOTH of them will wear out that much faster. So - likely better to change all three at the same time and they will wear in together.

[@BigBadLoneWolf]

I always change chain and sprockets as a set, lubricate with 80/90 gearbox oil

[@The333]

Excellent video and channel, just found you guys and subscribed. Dumb question - but is replacing your chain on your own a DIY task or should you take the bike back to the dealership for this? I enjoy wrenching on my own bike - I am coming up on 10,000 miles - I have maintained my chain well - it passes all of the wear tests you outlined here, however in my head I am thinking I may want to do a chain and sprocket replacement at @15,000 miles and I would like to do it myself - thoughts?

[@SteveWKk]

If you can wrench on your own bike, then doing your own chain and sprocket should be super easy... And don't waste your time or money if they're still in good shape!

[@grimeyhonkyracing3938]

Wth dude i dont let anybody touch my bike just do it yourself.

[@The333]

@@grimeyhonkyracing3938 I do agree with you, I just am a bit hesitant when it comes to like the major safety and drivetrain stuff on my bike (like brakes and the chain/sprockets) - I feel like if I install my chain wrong it could be really bad if I am going down the freeway at 70mph and it fails...

[@Grizzlytactics91]

what do you guys think about this new chain by bmw thats supposedly maintenance free? snake oil?

[@nobodyshero200]

Not sure about cleaning with WD40. I did that to a mountain bike chain and it lasted 11 days. It's a penetrant.

[@iangriffiths9930]

Hi, you have used a Honda CRF in this video, I have the same bike and struggle to find the best way to measure chain slack? Also the book says 25-35 mm of slack but when I sit on the bike the chain is like a banjo string! Anyone have any advice please?

[@michaelskinner896]

Your OM should indicate how to check for slack, i.e., weighted, unweighted, on the side stand, or center stand, etc. If not in the OM, see if you can find a service manual for it.

[@cG-es8mb]

Do you have to clean and lube the chain every time you wash the bike and get the chain wet?

[@TheSIXfootROD]

Yes, the lube gets washed away as well

[@jamiestanley8774]

Is break cleaner ok for cleaning chain.

[@TheSIXfootROD]

No, brake clean will damage o rings

[@L.V-Rider]

My bike's chain has done 30,000 km. I service my bike every 5,000km and then check the chain for wear. (Not stretch) Only on 25,000 km did I need to adjust it for the first time. It is still good to go but I keep a closer eye on it now. I oil it about every 300 - 500 km, sometimes 800 km, depends on the ride. But, I never clean it. If you clean it, it only get clean on the outside where the brush and cloth can reach, not in between the chain inner and outer link plates or between the roller ends and inner link and certainly not the O-ring. Cleaning is more for the eye and not for any practical purpose. Oiling is very important. The best oil to use - ATF. The worst - any sort of wax. I change the front sprocket with the chain and the rear sprocket with every second chain.

[@ahmetgokhan3489]

İ want to ask that . When you turn the tire and check the chain movement , sometime it is tight later not... what does it mean ?

[@mubasheermahmood9296]

I have the same problem. I think it’s time to replace.

[@manuhonkanen2111]

Your chain has stuck links in it.

[@user-mb4xy2cz3t]

That means it's worn out unevenly, depending on how bad the difference is, you might want to replace it.

[@ahmetgokhan3489]

@@user-mb4xy2cz3t depends on my experiences , Cleaning the chain too much damages the o-ring and the oil inside of the o-rings gets out ... Just lubracation is enough .. cleaning rarely is better. maybe acceralation too much ... i dont know .. i just know i change chain too much :)

[@owlexS]

Not a lot of maintenance? Ugh. If you ride a lot this becomes such a frequent and messy hassle. Plus a ton of riders don't have the luxury of a garage and dedicated place to do this. Shaft drive > chain always.

[@mikescott9213]

If you don't venture to far from home that sounds easy. But if you ride long distance. I'll ride 5000-6000 miles in 2 weeks on vacation. I would have to clean and lube the chain daily. That sounds like a huge pain in the ass.

[@user-mb4xy2cz3t]

And it is a pain in the ass. I traveled once like that, never again. I switched to just lubing the chain every 600-1000 miles and cleaning it every ~5k, the chain I did that to, didn't even began to stretch after 20000 miles, sadly I sold the bike to know for how long it would have lasted.

[@amerikanviking]

I mean. I do mine every other day. Clean with kerosene and put lube on it. I just don't want the chain to be damaged. Instead of letting it dry from the kerosene, cause the kerosene takes forever to dry, I wipe the chain down thoroughly and apply the lube immediately after. Works fine. The chain looks great, however, my sprockets are getting ate up and I feel I am going to replace those first. Not because of cleaning and luring, but because I ride my bike hard. Who knew wheelies and quick acceleration would eat your sprockets? Anyhow. I thought I would look it up on how often to clean and lube. Looks like I am an overachiever. Ah well.

[@Bow-to-the-absurd]

Chains suck

[@grimeyhonkyracing3938]

Especially ball and chains