I’m watching this and I have shaft drive

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Is that a good or bad thing?

@goldie6579

Жыл бұрын

@@MidlandsMotorbikers it’s because you made a good video

@233kosta

Жыл бұрын

@@MidlandsMotorbikers Good if you know how to look after it. Bad if you do nothing until teeth start falling off the crown gear.

@chrispack3131

Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@johnterry804

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂lol

My dude. You take better care of your chain thann most dirt bike boys. Everyone on a bike should fallow this. Ive been riding for 30+ yrs and this is the shit, period.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for commenting and the feedback, I just wanted to pass on our experience from over the years of detailing bikes, so glad it’s been helpful for you!

Best chain maintenance video I’ve seen

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback - please feel free to share it to anyone who will benefit from it

@macc1370

Жыл бұрын

I’d also like to add for any new riders- don’t feel obligated to do an intensive cleaning like this each time you lube the chain. Personally I try to apply some chain wax each 3-5 hundred miles with just a quick wipe down, and then save the FULL cleaning for every 2-3 lubes

Loved this video. Straightforward, no bullshit, well explained. First one of yours that I`ve seen. Subscription added.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Great feedback thank you - welcome aboard!

Excellent video. Thank you. 👍🏻

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Sound advise massive. Straight forward spot on

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Glad we could help

Your video is so helpful! Thank you so much!!!!

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Please be sure to like and subscribe to our channel to help support us

Best way I’ve seen a chain cleaned.God bless and thanks for the video.👍🏽

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped - please share and let’s help as many as possible

I'm a hobby detailer my self (mainly cars) so kinda obsessed with cleaning things, the chain is my most hated job, the gunk gets every where, never got the rear wheel a 100% clean, and in general I just hated lol. That product you're using seems to be doing the job far more better than all the spray cans I used, there all based on a oil derivative which repels water so rinsing it with water doesn't do much. Thanx for making the vid really opened my eyes!!

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome and thank you for the comment :-)

Excellent advice well done 👍

@MidlandsMotorbikers

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Cracking Video! Cracking Job! Very Professional! Cheers, Graham.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Great video!!Thank you!!!!

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome I hope it helps - don’t forget to hit subscribe and share it on

James is the man best bike cleaner ever

@MidlandsMotorbikers

4 ай бұрын

lol thank you Paul!

Excellent thanks 😊

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome - don’t forget to subscribe

Nice detailed video. I like my Ryobi electric washer, it says it is 2,300 PSI but whatever, it is the first electric I've had that is built like a gas unit, have had it for 5 years now and still going strong. I like the Ryobi as it is powerful enough, but not overly so like a good gas unit can be. I also ride dirt bikes, on those I just hit the chain with the power washer as they get so filthy. I like hitting the entire bike with a leaf blower after washing. I also find less is more with the chain lube as it attracts dirt. Got a foam cannon attachment for my washer recently, dunno how I made it this far in life without it! So many scrubbing bubbles! 😆

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

It’s great to hear you as passionate about cleaning your bike too! Check out @shinysideupvalet on facebook

Thanks for the helpful video. I know nothing in terms of mechanically but jumping in to better understand and your video helped demistify things. Subscribed!

@MidlandsMotorbikers

10 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! And thank you for subscribing!

Never thought I needed to know that, but I did. Useful video well presented, nice 👍

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Please feel free to share and of course subscribe

great video! some great tips in there that I didn't do myself, like drying the chain before applying lube, and also a new product for me, far better and longer lasting than the aerosol cans I used to use, thanks!

@MidlandsMotorbikers

2 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help

@geniuspackardbell369

Жыл бұрын

You should continue lubing wet chain because it's not good to change the procedure untill you change sprockets. Phenomena is called a metal memory.

@charlesludwig9173

9 ай бұрын

@@geniuspackardbell369 can you explain?

@geniuspackardbell369

9 ай бұрын

@@charlesludwig9173 this is called humor. Hard to explain. 😊

Thanks for sharing

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure

Great Work. Thanks for sharing Mate!

@MidlandsMotorbikers

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Nobody else says to wipe it off! Thank you for a REAL how to video.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome

Great video!

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

Great video mate,thanks!

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Ай бұрын

Glad we could help

Brilliant video on an important issue. Many thanks. God I love KZread.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I pretty much do the same as your video, I use Maxima chain cleaner and Maxima Chain Wax. I live in the US in Alabama with stupid high humidity all year. So I generally clean the chain about every 1000 miles. I use the cardboard as well, cheap and effective. Have not tried a liquid type lube, figured it would be prone to sling off. The chain wax seems to stay in place really well. Got 19,000 miles out of my factory chain, I'm about to change it again, a little over 18,000 this time. Great video, very straightforward, and informative. 👍👍

@MidlandsMotorbikers

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for the feedback and it’s great to see we are reaching across the pond!

Very helpful video, thanks for sharing 🙏🏼 I'll be in touch for the cleaner, brush and lube 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@MidlandsMotorbikers

4 ай бұрын

No problem! Get in touch with

@whos_that_r20_crv_guy

4 ай бұрын

It's Guy from Anything Automotive btw 😉

I got over the issue of chain maintenance by buying a shaft drive…😂😂 Seriously though, this is a good instructional video…

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

top job fella

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy - hope it helps

Kerosene is what I still use as it says even in service manuals. It does not dry out o-rings like gasoline would, and it is a lot more bang for your buck. Personally I'm sick and tired of all these speciality products that you have to pay premium for. The only thing that matters is if you got something that works or not, and just so you know you can use kerosene to clean any other similar items, where you have to be a bit careful. For any other non painted pure metal items I use gasoline to clean with. Of course a little caution is good before you throw gasoline at just about anything, so just be mindful and that washing off excess with a biodegradable cleaner after it may be a good thing. Another thing is these overpriced brake cleaning cans that I still see people buy when you can just purchase Isopropyl alcohol and pour it onto a leftover household spray bottle. Often times it is advertised as something else, so just read the contents on the label. Isopropyl alcohol is what it is regardless of what label a manufacturer slap on the bottle. Btw, I use gasoline to clean bicycle chains because it's only metal. It does a very good job at that.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments

@paulboyce8537

Жыл бұрын

Best and easiest. Kerosine is also the key to get the fresh lube inside the chain. Personally I didn't think much about this video. Brushing you are just pushing all the shit inside and degreaser takes all the lubrication from the chain. Not good.

@elelegidosf9707

Жыл бұрын

Good choice. Kerosene is what's used in parts washers, after all. I personally use diesel, just because it's cheaper than kerosene and easy to find.

@daveorch2000

Жыл бұрын

I managed 53k's from my OEM chain using kerosene to clean, wipe dry and Castrol chain spray O-R to oil. When I finally decided to replace my sprockets and chain with a replacement OEM for a CBR600RR - I couldn't see any wear on the old sprockets compared to the new.. Clean the chain every month or 500-1000ks or so. Regular cleaning is so much easier than a dirty chain which hasn't been touched for ages. I've seen references not to use chain brushes - as they can damage the O-Rings - so I don't use mine..

Very much enjoyed your video. Great presentation. I have now subscribed and thanks for sharing.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

7 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Welcome aboard!

Handy tips, nice1 tah! 👍👊

@MidlandsMotorbikers

3 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Chain lube is great stuff, it endures and lubes where lighter oils wash off. I've been using it for years and only just got a chain driven bike recently. Nice video

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you drew - don’t forget to subscribe

@vn3801

Жыл бұрын

You've been using it for years but just got a chain drive bike recently - LOL

Bloody hell mate! What a bloody complicated job. After 6 decades on dirt in outback South Australia, if I did this every ride, I would never go anywhere. Obviously you are going to a show and shine, not for a ride haha

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Ай бұрын

Hello and thank you for your comment and yes, you are right. This is an extreme method for deep cleaning your motorbike change specifically for road use. However, with this practice and the right care, you will find your chains lasting longer and less interim cleaning needed

top video mate, please please please keep em coming. Fasty-Rides

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy, will be making a few more soon!

I have to admit that I have changed my chain maintenance practice after seeing an experiment done my Watt-Man with his KLR 650 (same bike I own also). He tried cleaning his chain with WD40 and a rag and then letting it dry and adding no lubrication at all. If memory serves, his chain lasted something like 38,000 miles, longer than any previous chain he had maintained using lube. The theory is that most chain wear comes from the grinding compound formed by the chain lube and dirt rather than from metal to metal friction. I think there is something to this theory as bulldozers and other tracked vehicles run their tracks dry and they are basically chains going around sprockets. Sure, there is metal to metal wear, but that may well be less wear than that caused by grit mixed with gear oil or your favorite chain lube.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

I hate to admit it but yes there is some thing in that theory….. which is why I encourage people to add little chain lube as a protection against rust more than anything else

@LTVoyager

Жыл бұрын

@@MidlandsMotorbikers I find the best way to prevent rust is to ride often. Seriously, the only time I see rust is if I ride home in the rain and the bike goes from rain to garage without any riding to dry the chain. Even then a quick spritze with WD40 will prevent rust and once it dries the chain is ready to roll again.

@paulboyce8537

Жыл бұрын

WD40 is a degreaser. I call it BULLSHIT.

@jonsteel8895

Жыл бұрын

@@LTVoyager Agreed. I use GT85 on mine - does a great job.

@johnschlesinger2009

Жыл бұрын

I agree. I clean the chain with paraffin and paper towel, and lube with Wurth dry chain lube: it dries fast, isn't sticky, and therefore doesn't attract grit. My chain almost never needs adjustment.

Anyone old enough (like me) to remember removing the chain, soaking and brushing the muck off in petrol followed by placing in melted solid grease. From memory was it called Linklite or something like that.

Have always used paraffin to clean the chain then a light coating of 80/90 gear oil applied with a small paint brush. Cheap, easy and very effective.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

11 ай бұрын

Great for older style chains without rubber seals….. not so much for the latest chains……

@ginoasci2876

9 ай бұрын

i never heard of paraffin, so i looked it up. -paraffin. noun. par·​af·​fin ˈpar-ə-fən. : a flammable waxy substance obtained from wood, coal, or petroleum and used chiefly in coating and sealing, in candles, and in drugs and cosmetics. it’s used for costing and sealing, does it clean your chain ?

@randylee2549

8 ай бұрын

Yes on my 420 kawasaki z125pro chain absolutely

@ronvaughan8041

8 ай бұрын

@@MidlandsMotorbikers Actually gear oil is even better to use on the newer chains than the older ones because it's all they need. Just something to keep the o-rings moist, rollers free, and prevent rust. The non-sealed chains are the ones that might benefit from a thicker lube...though they also all called for 90W gear oil on the package also...

Got to hand it to you that chain looked new by the time you finished...top bloke

@MidlandsMotorbikers

2 ай бұрын

Thank you matey, top products combined with best practise helps

Máxima chain cleaner. Best chain cleaner you can get.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

I’ll have to check it out

Hands down best chain maintenance video on here!

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Hamish - don’t forget to subscribe

Found it just using the title 🙏🏼

@MidlandsMotorbikers

4 ай бұрын

Great find!

Now I really miss having my old bikes 😂

@MidlandsMotorbikers

2 ай бұрын

Sometimes the older bikes are the best

proper job mate, clean chain last a long time. light coat of lube and your golden. true nice gixxer, your misses gets happy with cleaning too , yes i heard her gigling. save ride.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you mate

It seems to work pretty well on a chain that is already spotless.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Hardly spotless but well maintained

Cleanest chain I have ever seen.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

7 күн бұрын

Thank you

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

I use simple green.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Not use that before…..

We use either paraffin oil, diesel or kerosene to dissolve grease and chain oil, then clean with a chain brush just like you do. Then, use a water jet to clean the chain. Repeat 2 times to get maximum results. Dry using high pressure air. We use ep90 or ep140 GL4 gear oil. Make sure to wipe flat and thin so as not to splash on the rim of your motorcycle. We will re-oil every 400-600km. The chain is normally cleaned again at 4000-5000km intervals. It can maintain 2 times the lifespan of the chain.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

7 ай бұрын

Great technique, just watch for Kerosene and similar products seeping past the O-Rings and removing factory grease

Compared to other videos that seem too short, I loved that you thoroughly showed the process. Silly question, but how do you wash that yellow microfiber towel? Wondering if it can be reused for future cleanings or best to throw away.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

2 жыл бұрын

I throw these away after use to avoid contamination or worse…. Scratches….. Thank you for the comments mate

@HalfdeadRider

Жыл бұрын

Put them in the washing machine, reuse those ones only on the chain though!

@jeanpaulcomeau8131

Жыл бұрын

​@@HalfdeadRider avoid to wash any white laundry after and make sure your wife's not around when you do that . I hand wash the micro fiber with warm water (not hot) and dish washing liquide. It does not bring back to new , but it does the job

@HalfdeadRider

Жыл бұрын

@@jeanpaulcomeau8131 Yea lol, they will never be like new again but good to be used on the chain, engine or somewhere you can't cause any damage.

@Lar308

Жыл бұрын

@@MidlandsMotorbikers I put mine in the washing machine when I have a full load of them to wash and give them two wash cycles using new detergent for each wash cycle obviously. I am a motorcycle detailer so go through quite a lot of cloths. They will never look like new but are quite clean and safe to use.

I use parraffin as a cleaner so that it does'nt dry out the 'O' rings, then use chain lube.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Parrafin is a great chemical at removing chain lube/wax but be careful as it can seep past the rings and remove the standard chain grease

nice job, but you cleaned the chain over that nice block patio. the person handling the camera is awesome!

@MidlandsMotorbikers

9 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Cleaned my ducati yesterday, using this procedure, works a treat, I have a question about chain lube, where do get the squeeze bottle from, as I can only find spray can versions ?? Thanks Gary.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

4 ай бұрын

Hi Gary, thanks for the feedback and glad it works for you! Contact Shiny Side Up Motorcycle Valet and they can advise (and offer discount)

top job on the chain do you sell the cleaner for the chain

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Hello yes we do

OMG, when I've spent an hour cleaning my chain as best I can it looks like his "dirty" one at the start... and I'm really pleased with myself 🤣

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Follow this video and you will be suprised

...and it also removes the rubber seals from the o-ring chain.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

What does?

@kurrywurst0815

Жыл бұрын

@@MidlandsMotorbikers Harsh detergents or petrol can damage the O-rings (as well as high pressure cleaner or steam jets) The well-loved cleaning spray with residual lubricating effect can also attack the O-rings or infiltrate them and destroy the grease packs inside the chain.

Great video is that chain cleaner any good for very badly maintained chains or do i need to use paraffin or gear oil. any help would be appreciated

@MidlandsMotorbikers

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sean, firstly my professional opinion and in the main interest of safety. If it is badly maintained my first suggestions is to “restart” by replacing the chain and even sprockets The Drivechain cleaner is fantastic at removing grease, lubricant from the chain but won’t remove rust.

@seangannon193

2 жыл бұрын

@@MidlandsMotorbikers thanks for that, i think its best to get new chain and sprockets like you say start afresh. i have cleaned it with a kettenmax and white spirit and lube with WD40 chain wax, doesnt look to bad but i think ill get new anyway

...don't forget the front sprocket! Usually messy as hell!

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Oh yes, but that would take a whole new video

@michaeltrivette1728

Жыл бұрын

@@MidlandsMotorbikers Would it though? Seems lazy iffin you ask me.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

@@michaeltrivette1728 ok

A chain cleaning video would be better if done on a chain that needed cleaning, surely.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

A chain that’s well looked after never looks like it needs cleaning ;-)

@daveyroberts2880

Жыл бұрын

That's what I thought. It looked better than mine before he started. 😂

@elelegidosf9707

Жыл бұрын

@@MidlandsMotorbikers True, but that has nothing to do with the point I made. The techniques and chemicals needed are very different on a chain that has caked-on gunk that's been on there for years compared with one that just needs a light brush-up.

Thank , very helpful. But I don't have drivetrain cleaner and going to use brake cleaner instead

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Ай бұрын

Please don’t use brake cleaner on modern chains, it’s an aggressive solvent and will damage your seals in the chain

Hello. It was a good video. What do you think about using WD40 White Lithium Grease for lubricating purpose?

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Don’t do it :-)

Great video thanks from rainy Ireland so need this info 😁.. what you think of WD40 for the cleaning?

@MidlandsMotorbikers

16 күн бұрын

WD40 is a penetrating solution so will go past the orings and dry the factory grease and seals out - personally I wouldn’t use it as it will deteriorate your chain quicker

James this is the best chain maintenance demo I have seen on youtube. Good Job.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, we aimed to create something easy to follow, but with enough information to explain why Please feel free to subscribe, and of course share this with others

I have been unable to ride for 6 months and live at the beach. Surface rust has developed. What would you recommend to correct this issue? W800 cafe, no centerstand and 3 inches of area to clean at a time.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

We would need to see it to help properly but I would get it up on a ramp and do it that way

I too would like my chain as tight as a gituar string, please advise!

@MidlandsMotorbikers

9 ай бұрын

That would probable be a bit too tight then lol

Makes me like my shaft drive bike even better. 😂

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

I’ll admit I am glad I have a shaft drive too….. but this is my daily job

@LTVoyager

Жыл бұрын

@@MidlandsMotorbikers Well, I was somewhat joking as I also own a chain drive bike. I have a K1200LT and a KLR650 so I get to see the advantages and disadvantages on a regular basis. I don’t mind the chain so much since I stopped using chain lube and just do a quick clean occasionally with WD40 and a rag. Without chain lube, the rear of the KLR stays nice and clean and the chain seems surprisingly happy to run dry.

I use compressed air to get rid of the loose water on the chain - and the bike generally and then give it a 10 - 15 minute blast of my air heater in the garage. Once you lube the cain though its best to leave it overnight for the lube to gel properly - otherwise all your cleaning effort will be wasted when the fresh lube flies off on everything.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Compressed air is dangerous on a bike and you can sometimes cause more damage than good…. Better off using a lower powered dryer

thnxxx

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Very welcome

environment😮

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Completely safe

Do you need to spray the lube onto the rivot links on the outside?

@MidlandsMotorbikers

7 ай бұрын

It is only for surface level protection to stop oxidisation

Thank you👏👏👏 What you think about using diesel instead of a cleaner liquid? And The motorcycle chain lubes are sticky for obstruckting the splash around while riding. But some riders says that those sticky lubes are damaging the o-rings. Instead of those sticky chain lubes what you thing about using engine oil?

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

There are plenty of pro’s for using that and gearbox oil….. if it works for you the use it

@Rene-up1dl

Жыл бұрын

75-90wt synthetic

@JMLueckeA7X

Жыл бұрын

I would refrain from using diesel as it can eat away the o-rings over time. Kerosene (or paraffin if you live across the pond) is what's recommended by most manufacturers, but it takes a bit more elbow grease. Engine or gear oil is good too, and is actually what's recommended, but honestly I prefer my spray on lubes just because a) oil flings off the chain like crazy and b) it attracts a lot of dirt and grime which I'm not fond of. I would check out Bennetts BikeSocial as well he did a HUGELY comprehensive test of lubes.

@Rene-up1dl

Жыл бұрын

@@JMLueckeA7X Use non- O- ring chain. Or power wash an O-ring chain.

I have totally dismissed degreasing and cleaning the chain as shown in this elaborate video. What I do instead on my BMW S1000XR with M Endurance chain is to drown the chain in BMW Kettenspray (chain lube) and thoroughly wipe off the excess lube immediately using a microfibre cloth. This will clean AND lube the chain in one swift move. No fancy and lengthy chain cleaning required any longer. Important point here is, the original chain lube applied at the factory is not destroyed by any cleaning agent, however mild they are supposed to be. I intend to do this at least every 5.000 km, or less, if I've been riding in the rain. This is my second M Endurance chain on this motorcycle and was mounted with new sprockets at the 30.000 km service interval done by my BMW dealership.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

11 ай бұрын

Thank you and glad this works for you :-)

@marcos.1771

11 ай бұрын

@@MidlandsMotorbikers I believe that we should leave the original nitty-gritty factory lubrication of a chain intact, there is something magic about this, but any degreasing of the chain would destroy this.

I read somewhere that a short ride between cleaning and oiling the chain, will heat the chain up and thus improve adhesion of the new oil to the chain. Any truth to this?

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Yes it can help as long as it is a short ride….. another tip would be to simply submerse the chain lube container in some warm water for a few minutes to have the same effect

Is using wd-40 safe to clean if you lube it again after the cleaning with proper chain lube?

@MidlandsMotorbikers

6 ай бұрын

We don’t recommend it mate

I usually take the sprocket to spanking new conditions

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Yes we usually do but this was chain clean

Really good video and looks like a good product. Can you send me the link, please, as I can't find it for sale on Google

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Richard contact us as we sell It for you

@richardgiles2484

Жыл бұрын

@@MidlandsMotorbikers will do mate 👍

At what point during cleaning the whole bike are you doing the chain? Im cleaning the chain, then the bike, drying, then lube. That sound about right?

@MidlandsMotorbikers

9 ай бұрын

There is no set / correct way or order however as long as you dry and the lube the chain last you are about right :-)

Im still trying to find the right "pace" when I want to wash my bike.. clean, lube chain and then wash bike? Gets Water on chain again.. clean, wash bike, and then lube chain seems the best? Get everything dry at the same time... ?

@MidlandsMotorbikers

2 жыл бұрын

Great comment and good question…. The chain is part of the bike clean so I clean the bike and degrease the chain…. When the bike is full clean and dry, that’s when I relube the chain

@brunopombo8579

2 жыл бұрын

@@MidlandsMotorbikers problem is then I get chain lube on my back wheel and have to clean it again, guess im going "overkill" like you said, will try to wipe the sides of the chain like you did to avoid splatter. Thanks, great video!

@MidlandsMotorbikers

2 жыл бұрын

@@brunopombo8579 glad I could help

for a road bike a dry chain is good or a oily..???

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

It should be lubricated but not oily - wipe off the excess for best results

You wash the bike after lubricate the chain ?

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

No the chain is usually washed as part of a bike clean. This was just rinsed after the video lol

Hi guys, wonder if anybody can help, what I should use to clean chain brush? It is black after first use, bought it blue lol

@MidlandsMotorbikers

8 ай бұрын

If you use a chain cleaner solution and leave your brush in it over night Then rinse with warm/hot water

The literature with my chain says clean with kerosene, lube with gear oil.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

If it ain’t broke don’t fix it :-)

Is that chain cleaner ok on your rear disc brake?

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Yes 100%

@robertadair6612

Жыл бұрын

@@MidlandsMotorbikers Great!...And thanks for the response😊

To be honest, I've never cleaned my chain so properly! I usually wash it with WD40 then wipe it with paper towels. What remains on the chain ends up as lubricant.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Each to their own buddy, everyone is different:-)

@awtistiaeth4699

Жыл бұрын

But WD-40 is a crap lubricant. Excellent releasing fluid and useful for many other jobs but it was never designed to be long-term lubricant. If you insist on using wd-40, buy it in 5 litre containers as it is so much cheaper.

@yumyumbaboon

Жыл бұрын

As said already WD40 is not actually a lubricant! But it is a very effective degreaser and is supposedly safe on chains and their seals. After thoroughly cleaning the drying process can be speeded up by first using compressed air carefully and then finishing it off as per this video with a clean cloth to verify just how good a job you’ve done!

@randylee2549

8 ай бұрын

Wd 40 is THE way to clean a non O-ring chain then 80-90 gear lube

So afterwards you can just proceed with giving the bike a normal wash ?

@MidlandsMotorbikers

4 ай бұрын

Good question - this chain cleaning process can be used individually or as part of your motorbike cleaning routine. I would say use this process: - Rinse entire bike - Apply chain cleaner and clean chain - Apply bike wash / Snowfoam to the bike and use this as a secondary way to cleanse the chain - Final rinse - DRY CHAIN and bike - Apply chain lube

@maxim913

4 ай бұрын

@@MidlandsMotorbikers Ok thanks for the quick reply, as a detailer that just got a motorcycle this helps alot !

me and chain clean: disassemble bike, take chain off and drop it in bottle with gasoline or diesel, shake shake shale....check, repeat shake shake shake! voila! me after rain ride: go to self-service car wash station... pay for 3 minutes and wash chain with maximum pressure (oh, yes! get it b...ch!) until water stops...check... pay more and repeat! me and chain lube: drop to paraffin+oil+xylene mixture and boil!

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Interesting techniques love the commentary

Practice.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Well spotted

Make yer own enclosed chain device from plastic pipes.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

6 ай бұрын

Would be interesting to see this

@barnbersonol

6 ай бұрын

@@MidlandsMotorbikers I did it on a RS250 in the 90s. I used 25mm flexi hose for a pond pump. On the top run it was secured with wire inside the chain guard and the bottom run fixed with tent pegs fitted to the swing arm with jubilee clips. I cut up an old air box to enclose the rear sprocket and sealed all the gaps with inner tube. It'd be much easier now but cable ties weren't around then. I must ve covered 6 thou on that bike without lubing or adjustment. When I sold it the guy said "yeah no offence I'm gonna take off that contraption" So I'm, like, yeah suit yourself (you f... tw..)

Bit of gear oil works for me.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

8 ай бұрын

It does work well yes

Hi, yep clean chain there’s no denying that, but if you whatch Neevesy from motorcycle news an Fortnine who tests about 8 different chain lubes in a controled environment on the Tube, you could save yourself a shed load a money buying all these cleaners an lubes. So you could be ridin instead of cleaning. Just my 2 bobs worth. 👍😎

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the bobs

Kerosene is the way to go

@MidlandsMotorbikers

2 ай бұрын

On the older chains yes, however now the new sealed chains as kerosene seeps past the links and draws out the sealed grease

Always Rtr....its Stay Ahead

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

RTR?

@smartbikers4550

Жыл бұрын

@@MidlandsMotorbikers Sorry Bro.....mistakenly Comment In This.....

Wd-40 and a rag is all it ever needs .

@MidlandsMotorbikers

11 ай бұрын

Unfortunately WD-40 will destroy your rubber seals….. please take care

any reason you have neglected the front sprocket

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

This is a basic video for the standard chain clean - we can do another video on that

What’s your thoughts on using kerosene to clean the chain?

@MidlandsMotorbikers

8 ай бұрын

It certainly will remove all the oil/lube but my concern is what it does to your o-rings

@darts-multiverse

8 ай бұрын

@@MidlandsMotorbikers Nothing, kerosine and diesel are oily. Don't use gasoline.

yes but the chain wasn't exactly in a bad shape was it?

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

That’s because he’s well looked after

I am all time use a jet washer 🙈🙈

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Let’s hope this video helps you to improve your skills

My Honda Manual says no pressure washer.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

9 ай бұрын

That’s good you are checking your manual, it’s always good to check it before you do anything You can use pressure washer if you know and are confident with it - if in doubt stay away from it to be safe

Gut gemacht. Aber kann es sein, dass die Kette zuviel Spannung hat? Immer eine gute Fahrt!

@MidlandsMotorbikers

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I don’t speak German

@lotusedelmann4030

2 жыл бұрын

@@MidlandsMotorbikers he thinks the chain is under too much tension

@HalfdeadRider

Жыл бұрын

@@lotusedelmann4030 I thought he was saying he heard a cute fart! BTW @Midlands Motorbikers Google translate is great to talk to foreign speaking viewers.

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that!

Where I can buy this chain cleaner

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

You can buy it from ShinySideUpValet

@exsoldier2012

Жыл бұрын

@@MidlandsMotorbikers I checked website nothing for sale

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

@@exsoldier2012 message me I’ll sort ir

That brush end should be nowhere near that swingarm. Scratch central

@MidlandsMotorbikers

Жыл бұрын

Thank you