Bike O-Ring Chain - Cleaning & Lubrication

[The Mountain]

Re: Noisy Chain or Something??

Getting a very Squeaky Sound from left side while throttling and noise stops when clutch lever pressed or while decelrating.Pillion noticed this noise cleary.

Isnt clear about it wheather its due to dirty chain or Something else.Went to service centre guys told that its normal sound also checked for alignment & slack but both are OK. I noticed that this sound isnt come from bike wheni brought it but happens after 2 weeks of purchase.

Plz help if its a dirty chain or something else?

First things first: you don't mention whether this is a brand-new bike or a used bike, or what make/model it is.


Second, your first course of action would be to clean and lube the chain. Does it look dirty? Does it look very dry? Are you certain it's coming from the left side? If it was either, and you apply lubricant, does the noise go away?

[Shivam Pasi]

Noisy Chain or Something??

Getting a very Squeaky Sound from left side while throttling and noise stops when clutch lever pressed or while decelrating.Pillion noticed this noise cleary.

Isnt clear about it wheather its due to dirty chain or Something else.Went to service centre guys told that its normal sound also checked for alignment & slack but both are OK. I noticed that this sound isnt come from bike wheni brought it but happens after 2 weeks of purchase.

Plz help if its a dirty chain or something else?

[rajithcherian]

Motorcycle chain maintenance in under Rs. 12/-

The best way to maintain you motorcycle chain all for under Rs.12/-
Clean and lube your chain regularly for prolonged life of chain and sprockets.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/skZ3_6wRdHY

[arnuld]

Re: Bike O-Ring Chain - Cleaning & Lubrication

If you could go through this thread.. it would be extremely helpful to you.

In short, use old tooth brush and clean chain with Diesel and then apply gear oil for lubrication. How to do that, search youtube for clear how-to.

10k is a mad figure..

Well chain-cover had so many bolts tightened into the bike-frame itself and the toolkit provided with the bike did not have matching bolt size. Look at the pics down here. I knew by reading OldFox's post in this thread that too enthusiastic an effort to clean the chain is not really needed. He is right because I messed up some computer by trying to be too much enthusiastic to clean it after 3 years. So, I just opened the small opening and I could see chain inside. This is how I cleaned:

Had old can of WD40 lying around when I had cycle, went out and bought Lube of a brand called GLOBAL from a local dealer (Raghavendra Automobiles in Nacharam). I trust the guy, earlier stuff I bought from him were of good quality. He is selling this GLOBAL chain Lube fol 20 years without any complaints. Lube was damn expensive, 200 ml for 180/-. Since I plan on lubing every 400 km and clean every 1000 km and I really could not afford more Lube, Hence I bought Castrol 140 Gear Oil for future, it was 1 liter for 300 rupees.

1. Rotated the wheel by hand & Sprayed WD40 for 3 rotations
2. waited for 5 minutes
3. Started rotating the wheel & sprayed WD40 again and this time started cleaning by moving the brush using bit of force up, down sides etc.
4. 6-8 rotations with continuous spray and cleaning.
5. Stopped spraying but cleaning for another 5-6 rotations
6. stopped cleaning.
7. Turned on the bike and ran it on stand for 3-4 minutes in 4th gear to remove/throw out all WD40 and dirt.
8. Turned off bike, took out the keys & cleaned with a cloth, it all turned black (it's not in the pic. Used 2nd piece of cloth)
9. Ran bike again on stand for 2-3 minutes to heat up the chain. Turned off bike, took out the keys.
10. Immediately without wasting time from previous step, Rotated the wheel by hand and and started spraying the Lube.
11. Lube sprayed for 6 rotations top & sides of chain. Bottle became half, 100 ml Lube gone
12. Closed the opening and put bike on stand, no moving the bike till morning.

UPDATE after Cleaning & Lubrication -- A day's usage

I noticed a drastic change in bike's engine and performance:

1. Bike feels heavier. It feels like engine is being overstressed & pulling a bike which is double the weight. My hands got red controlling the weight. Last time I felt same was when I sat behind my friend's Hero Impulse, it felt same exactly.
2. It has become sports bike. In my 20 km ride, I left everyone behind: cars, scooters, bikes etc. As if bike got so much power and bit of torque.

I don't understand what happened. All of it can't be attributed to 2nd service + engine oil change because I already rode it for 40 km after 2nd service. After cleaning and lubrication riding feels like a blast. Chain was not that dirty because it is totally covered. Is it because of lubrication ? From point #1 above I thought I damaged the chain but it does not seem so at point #2. I have to check its mileage now to know things. What you guys think ? (I got scared and therefore I just lubricated it again, just 2 rotations)

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[nadz11.ns]

Re: Bike O-Ring Chain - Cleaning & Lubrication

If you could go through this thread.. it would be extremely helpful to you.

In short, use old tooth brush and clean chain with Diesel and then apply gear oil for lubrication. How to do that, search youtube for clear how-to.

10k is a mad figure..

[arnuld]

Re: Bike O-Ring Chain - Cleaning & Lubrication

Taking only the cost factor while thinking about lubing the chain is simply foolish.

A bike with a unlubed chain will have less mileage, have more noise, the sprocket wear n tear will be more, the effort needed by the engine will be way more.

Chain is the only thing that transmits power from engine to the rear wheel and you are here saying that you haven't lubricated/cleaned the chain.. wow..
It is like thinking why wear shoes when we move with our legs..

And there are many cheap alternatives for cleaning/lubrication.. Clean the chain with Diesel and lubricate with Gear Oil. 1L Diesel costs some Rs. 55 and 1L of Gear Oil will cost some Rs. 150 and these will be enough for a long time.

I get it. That is the reason why I see few people keep their bikes going great for years while majority does not. I have not seen people taking care of their bikes like this. Bajaj says I should change engine oil every 10K. Searching here I came to know I should change Engine oil at every 3K. Will do. I will be very happy if you can give more advice or if you can point some. Generally I only do searching on xbhp or on google

[nadz11.ns]

Re: Bike O-Ring Chain - Cleaning & Lubrication

Using WD40 to clean the chain and then lube it for ever 500 km. By the time we complete 4000km will it not be equal to the cost of new chain-sprocket kit (non-branded) worth 1500/- ? Then why clean or my cost figures are wrong ?

I have finished 5K on my Bajaj 100B. So far I have not cleaned it for 2 reasons; 1st its under protected cover which has 8 bolts screwed into it and 2nd I dont know how the cost will come out to be.

Taking only the cost factor while thinking about lubing the chain is simply foolish.

A bike with a unlubed chain will have less mileage, have more noise, the sprocket wear n tear will be more, the effort needed by the engine will be way more.

Chain is the only thing that transmits power from engine to the rear wheel and you are here saying that you haven't lubricated/cleaned the chain.. wow..
It is like thinking why wear shoes when we move with our legs..

And there are many cheap alternatives for cleaning/lubrication.. Clean the chain with Diesel and lubricate with Gear Oil. 1L Diesel costs some Rs. 55 and 1L of Gear Oil will cost some Rs. 150 and these will be enough for a long time.

[arnuld]

Re: Bike O-Ring Chain - Cleaning & Lubrication

Using WD40 to clean the chain and then lube it for ever 500 km. By the time we complete 4000km will it not be equal to the cost of new chain-sprocket kit (non-branded) worth 1500/- ? Then why clean or my cost figures are wrong ?

I have finished 5K on my Bajaj 100B. So far I have not cleaned it for 2 reasons; 1st its under protected cover which has 8 bolts screwed into it and 2nd I dont know how the cost will come out to be.

[kanth]

Re: Bike O-Ring Chain - Cleaning & Lubrication

Yes, I have been using TVS chain lube spray since 3 years. It is VFM.


Absolutely okay. I use WD 40 for cleaning and TVS chain lube spray without any problem.

[QUOTE=KnG;1262166]

there is ABSOLUTELY no problem. You can always use different brands.

Thank you, Ravi sir and KnG, for clearing my doubts, I was more in a confusion here as to should I change the cleaner brand too, not anymore now..

[KnG]

Re: Bike O-Ring Chain - Cleaning & Lubrication

[QUOTE=kanth;1262159] there is ABSOLUTELY no problem. You can always use different brands.

[J.Ravi]

Re: Bike O-Ring Chain - Cleaning & Lubrication

HEARD (never used, will try) TVS CHAIN LUBE. It's come as a SPRAY. Available in TVS SERVICE CENTERS. Customers feed back is VERY GOOD. so can try it. EASY, Value for money, EFFECTIVE.

Yes, I have been using TVS chain lube spray since 3 years. It is VFM.

Is it okay to clean the chain with one brand and then lube it with another, as I have got Motul chain cleaner, but have 3M chain lube with me..

Absolutely okay. I use WD 40 for cleaning and TVS chain lube spray without any problem.

[kanth]

Re: Bike O-Ring Chain - Cleaning & Lubrication

Is it okay to clean the chain with one brand and then lube it with another, as I have got Motul chain cleaner, but have 3M chain lube with me..

[Ujjwal96]

Re: Bike O-Ring Chain - Cleaning & Lubrication

Guys, what should be the chain cleaning and lubing interval if chain is covered ? I got Bajaj CT100B and I thought since it is covered, chain may attract only 10% of the dust comparing to non-covered chains.

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You can lube the chain at every 6-700 kms. And the cleaning part can be extended to 1500kms.

[arnuld]

Re: Bike O-Ring Chain - Cleaning & Lubrication

Guys, what should be the chain cleaning and lubing interval if chain is covered ? I got Bajaj CT100B and I thought since it is covered, chain may attract only 10% of the dust comparing to non-covered chains.

[SOMESH SHINDE]

Re: Bike O-Ring Chain - Cleaning & Lubrication

Will lubing the chain of Gixxer with SAE90 gear oil will be ok?