Motul 102981 C2 Chain Lube Road

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Elevate the Rear Wheel — If you have a motorcycle stand, use it to elevate the rear wheel slightly off the ground. This makes it easier to access the entire chain, ensuring a thorough cleaning and lubrication. Congratulations! You’ve successfully learned how to properly clean and lube your motorcycle chain. By following the steps outlined in this guide and implementing the maintenance tips, you’ve taken a significant step towards ensuring your motorcycle runs smoothly and efficiently. Rinsing and Drying the Chain — After scrubbing the entire chain, rinse it thoroughly with water to remove the cleaner and dislodged grime. You can use a gentle stream of water from a hose or a spray bottle with clean water. Use a clean, dry cloth or compressed air to dry the chain completely. Ensure there’s no moisture left, as water and lubricant don’t mix well. Before you embark on the journey of cleaning and lubing your motorcycle chain, it’s essential to ensure you have all the necessary tools and materials at your disposal. Being well-prepared not only makes the process smoother but also ensures your safety throughout. Here’s a list of what you’ll need: Using a Chain Cleaning Tool (Optional) — If you have a chain cleaning tool, this is an excellent time to use it. These tools typically consist of a housing that holds the cleaning solution and brushes that scrub the chain as you pedal the wheel.

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll take you through the step-by-step process of cleaning and lubricating your motorcycle chain. We’ll also delve into why this maintenance task is so vital and the numerous benefits it brings. From improved performance to a longer chain life, you’ll discover how a little care and attention can go a long way in ensuring your motorcycle runs smoothly and safely. S100 White Chain Spray 2.0 had the best extreme pressure performance in a chain lube, and performs well, as well as giving a clear but not untidy indication of where you have – and haven’t applied it. Another good option is a dry chain lube. Dry is a bit misleading – it’s still liquid but it comes out as more of a spray than a liquid, coats the chain well and is hard to overspray. But some people prefer a good old ‘wet’ chain lube which has greater longevity, especially in wet weather. How to apply motorcycle chain lube With the chain cut apart, the centre roller can be removed, showing how it needs to be kept lubricated Bulldog BDX was a surprise as it’s an all-purpose spray. It did well in my corrosion protectants test, and while it is a penetrating spray, it didn’t creep past the O-ring in my test rig.Use a cleaner designed for O-ring chains, or simply paraffin (kerosene in the US). Be careful with stiff-bristled brushes as they could damage the O-ring, and don’t use a jet-wash to blast away the grime – it’ll push past those seals and blow the factory grease out of the rivets. Würth High Performance Dry looks really good, and did well across the board but it struggled in comparison to the others in the wear and weld tests. How much that matters will have to come down to your own judgement, but it did have better wear protection than the Muc-Off. There, we’ve said it. Forget the conspiracy theories that chain lube’s a scam; in this feature we’ll show you why it’s essential, how to apply it and – importantly – which is the best for the average road rider. It’s best to avoid a wire brush as it can get its way into the gaps between the plates and damage the rings. Use a soft plastic or nylon brush. A specific motorcycle chain-cleaning brush helps make the job a lot easier.

Following these steps means that you’re not only ensuring that your motorcycle chain is in excellent condition but also that all components are reassembled correctly and your motorcycle is safe to ride. Proper maintenance and testing can go a long way in preventing unexpected issues on the road. Keep Your Chain Lubed with Motul Chain Lubricants After applying the lubricant, use a clean, dry cloth to wipe off any excess. Pay attention to the outer side of the chain to prevent flinging excess lubricant onto other parts of your motorcycle. Let It Set

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Chain Cleaner — Invest in a good quality motorcycle chain cleaner. Motul chain cleaners offer break down any old oil, dirt and contaminants with ease. metal discs were coated with chain lubes for this review, as well as another that was left bare; a big thanks to crash-protection and aftermarket accessory specialist Evotech-Performance for manufacturing these for me.

Lower numbers are best in this graph showing the results of the IP 239 four-ball anti-wear; the performance of the XCP is truly outstanding.Before you get your hands dirty cleaning and lubing the motorcycle chain, it’s essential to take a few precautions and prepare your bike properly. This not only ensures your safety but also makes the entire process more manageable. Here’s what you should do: