Bike O-Ring Chain - Cleaning & Lubrication

[kaushik12041985]

Re: Bike O-Ring Chain - Cleaning & Lubrication

Cleaning chain using kerosene

https://youtu.be/jV7QVz9Q3TA

[abkiran]

Re: Bike O-Ring Chain - Cleaning & Lubrication

You will get a spray can of 500 ml for 333 Rs/ at any tvs service center. To buy TVS chain lube spray you need to buy it from a tvsvservice center.

Wd40 is good to use for cleaning because you are not going to keep it on your chain applied for a long time so in my openion it will not harm o rings. You can also use kerosene. I am using kerosene till now.

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I went to TVS showroom today to by 500ml spray, they said it costs Rs. 450/- and there was no discount. In this case I think motul is better cost wise.

[yashasvi]

Re: Bike O-Ring Chain - Cleaning & Lubrication

I went to TVS showroom today to by 500ml spray, they said it costs Rs. 450/- and there was no discount. In this case I think motul is better cost wise.

Motul is far better than other sprays, get it from amzon you might get a good discount if you are lucky. And don't buy the cleaner, use diesel instead

[enfro]

Re: Bike O-Ring Chain - Cleaning & Lubrication

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrEpAUi_QKA

This guy shows the effect various popular chain cleaners, including the popular Motul, kerosene and WD40, have on the O rings that are inside a chain. I cant verify these comments though, as I have used Motul for a very very long time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrEpAUi_QKA

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[Chakrapani]

Re: Bike O-Ring Chain - Cleaning & Lubrication

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrEpAUi_QKA


This guy shows the effect various popular chain cleaners, including the popular Motul, kerosene and WD40, have on the O rings that are inside a chain. I cant verify these comments though, as I have used Motul for a very very long time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrEpAUi_QKA

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My trusted neighbourhood mechanic has been cleaning chains and by using a kerosene spray or a kerosene bath for the last 30 years. After cleaning the chains his preferred mode of chain lubing is to use old engine oil with the long beaked applicator.

He says this is the best protection for chain in our riding conditions. When I showed him my RE chain cleaner and lubricant he said these have come now in the last ten years. But what would happen before that....When I quizzed him about bigger or imported bikes he said as long as the chain and sprocket manufacturing technology remains unchanged the cleaning and lubrication process also does not warrant a change.

Even Ryan after elaborate experimentation comes to a similar conclusion after all. I tend to agree with him. Have seen countless mechanics in our small towns who follow the above process. And sure as hell all our old bikes have run well without fancy chain cleaners and lubes.

Is it an elaborate marketing ploy after all?

[Zapps]

Re: Bike O-Ring Chain - Cleaning & Lubrication

Clean with Kerosene/Diesel and brush. Wipe with cloth and let it dry for 10-30 mins.

Use oil if you want to keep giving oil twice weekly and don't care if the chain gets rust and dust.

If you do care about the chain, use grease (truck wheel bearings - 300-400/kg) and chain maintenance is reduced to 1-2 times a month.

My trusted neighbourhood mechanic has been cleaning chains and by using a kerosene spray or a kerosene bath for the last 30 years. After cleaning the chains his preferred mode of chain lubing is to use old engine oil with the long beaked applicator.

He says this is the best protection for chain in our riding conditions. When I showed him my RE chain cleaner and lubricant he said these have come now in the last ten years. But what would happen before that....When I quizzed him about bigger or imported bikes he said as long as the chain and sprocket manufacturing technology remains unchanged the cleaning and lubrication process also does not warrant a change.

Even Ryan after elaborate experimentation comes to a similar conclusion after all. I tend to agree with him. Have seen countless mechanics in our small towns who follow the above process. And sure as hell all our old bikes have run well without fancy chain cleaners and lubes.

Is it an elaborate marketing ploy after all?