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Motul 102981 C2 Chain Lube Road

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First of all, it makes sense to use a chain cleaner spray and a special chain cleaning brush to clean your motorcycle’s chain before you lube it. Chain Cleaning Tool (Optional) — While not mandatory, this tool can make the cleaning process more efficient. Torque Wrench (Optional) — If you need to adjust chain tension or remove the rear wheel for cleaning, a torque wrench is handy for proper reassembly.

Choosing an Appropriate Chain Cleaner — Select a high-quality chain cleaner or degreaser. Ensure it’s suitable for motorcycle chains and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use. Again it’s not advisable to. In fact, giving your chain a coating of WD-40 is a really good way of loosening up the dirt before you clean it. If you don’t have a chain cleaner, WD will do the job well but it’s best to use a lube after you have cleaned off the WD-40. If you lube your chain on the outside, the lube is going to get flung off without penetrating the chain. Lube the inside and the centrifugal forces will help drive the lube through the chain, exactly where you want it to be! Mind your fingers 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 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.Degreaser (Optional) — If your chain is excessively dirty or greasy, you may need a degreaser to break down stubborn grime. Reason five: Chain lube can help protect from corrosion; this doesn’t just keep it looking better – if rust builds up on the inside faces of the plates, this again will cause damage to the O-rings that protect that factory-fitted grease. 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. You should always apply lube to a clean chain, so it’s good to know how easy it is to get these lubes off. I first tried washing them with plain water, then sprayed them with paraffin, then finally I hosed them off. 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.

One of the issues with a chain wax is fling. You wax up your chain, go for a ride and when you come home, the underside of your pillion seat looks like a plasterer’s radio – chain wax splattered everywhere. The four-ball anti-wear test in IP 239 sees one ball sitting on top of another three, with a static load of 40kg at ambient temperature. The top ball is spun at 1,475rpm for 60 minutes, then the wear scars on the balls are measured radially and perpendicular under a microscope. The results are averaged out, giving a Mean Wear Scar Diameter. 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. 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.Turn Off the Engine — Make sure the motorcycle’s engine is turned off. This prevents any accidental engagement of the chain or rear wheel while you’re cleaning or lubing. There’s no industry standard for chain lubes, but in general, a wear scar of 2mm is usually considered very high in lubrication testing, whereas one of 0.4 is good. As a rule of thumb, a wear scar of one millimetre or more would usually indicate that a lubricant isn’t performing as well as it should. Taking these precautionary steps will help you set up a safe and stable environment for cleaning and lubing your motorcycle chain. With your bike prepared, you can now move on to the crucial step of cleaning the chain, which we’ll cover in the next section. Cleaning the Motorcycle Chain Cleaning your motorcycle chain is the first and arguably the most crucial step in the maintenance process. A clean chain not only functions better but also allows for more effective lubrication. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to clean your motorcycle chain:

Safety Gear — As mentioned earlier, safety first. Ensure you are wearing appropriate safety gear, including gloves and eye protection. Motorcycle chain maintenance can be messy, and you want to protect yourself from any splatter or debris. All of the lubes performed fairly similarly, though S100’s White Chain Spray 2.0 stood out as having the best extreme pressure characteristics of any of the spray products. In fact, it was better than chainsaw oil. Take your motorcycle for a brief test ride in a safe and open area. Pay attention to how the chain feels and sounds. It should operate quietly and smoothly. Test the throttle response to ensure there’s no undue hesitation or irregularities. Observe for Leaks Container or Plastic Bag — To catch excess cleaning solution and prevent it from splattering on other parts of your motorcycle. 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.Most modern bikes use a chain with O-rings (or X-rings) that seal in grease from the factory between the rivet and the bushing, which keeps it flexing smoothly and reduces internal wear. That’s there for the lifetime of the chain, which is why you don’t want to be too aggressive with your cleaning, or use products that could penetrate.

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. With the chain cut apart, the centre roller can be removed, showing how it needs to be kept lubricated

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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.

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