How to Clean and Lube a Motorcycle Chain 🏍⛓

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  • Опубликовано: 10 мар 2015
  • The steps and products we've found that are the most effective when it comes to cleaning and lubricating the final drive chain on a motorcycle.
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  • @troywillie5034
    @troywillie5034 6 лет назад +31

    Respect for CanyonChasers telling people not to service the chain while it's running. they out here saving lives.

  • @Satyr910
    @Satyr910 7 лет назад +3

    WD40 does not harm the O-rings on the bike chain. I have seen tests where someone put one of the chain o-rings into a container and submerged it in WD40 and left it to sit for a few days. The O-ring was fine.

  • @Korsfestelse
    @Korsfestelse 7 лет назад +209

    I speak from experience about getting caught in the chain with the engine on. Stupid mistake when in a rush! I got super lucky and only severed a bit of my thumbnail and lost some skin, although I did need surgery to repair the nailbed and tip tissue. Be safe guys!

    • @davidvanniekerk3813
      @davidvanniekerk3813 4 года назад

      Dankie/ Merci/ Thanx. I have never heard of it. And on a motorbike! Thanx for sharing, Korsfestelse.

    • @adityayekhe8882
      @adityayekhe8882 2 года назад +4

      I have lost tips of two fingers with nails & beds. Bad experience. Be safe guys

    • @jadonx
      @jadonx Год назад

      My Dad lost top thumb joint with engine running.

    • @alptunatuncer3017
      @alptunatuncer3017 24 дня назад

      I had a guillotine type window close on my index and middle finger a month and a half ago and have been struggling with nail issues. I had to have my middle finger nail pierced with a syringe needle and drained in the ER because of the blood buildup underneath it and now it’s slowly detaching from the bed and falling off. The index one seems like it will stay on luckily. Nail injuries are no joke and are a pain in the ass. Please take this safety advice.

  • @mike216ism
    @mike216ism 3 года назад

    I bought the grease ninja many years ago taking your advice. Best most effective tool ever made. I love it. Appreciate your videos and help. You've been there many years for us all. Thanks. Take care

  • @bobstevens9040
    @bobstevens9040 8 лет назад +10

    I've watched a few chain lube videos and this is the best I've seen. Articulate and concise.

  • @frknfrk
    @frknfrk 9 лет назад +178

    This video just crushes all the other videos on the subject. It's so nice to find a vid like this with guys who know exactly what they're talking about. I like the use of a simple product like kerosene and appreciate the big don'ts that are pointed out!
    I never clean my chain, just grease it because I thought I'd just get the dirt in and the grease out but I'll definately have a go now and try to get my hands on some kerosene!

  • @AlexKost-tq6bj
    @AlexKost-tq6bj 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you for suggesting Kerosene, so many videos out there push the aerosol chain cleaners which are so stupid expensive and don't work as well. Good honest and well tested advice from experts. Love this channel.

  • @SonnoMaku
    @SonnoMaku 9 лет назад +18

    Yep, should not have listened to a friend that said use brake parts cleaner. It worked great but I didn't know it was really bad for the chain. At least I've only cleaned the chain with it once. Lesson learned. That GreaseNinja looks great too. I'm going to have to order one.

  • @pramienjager2103
    @pramienjager2103 6 лет назад +116

    Holy crap, people run the motor when they perform this maintenance! And there I was trying extra hard not to get my hand snagged in the chain/sprocket as I turned the wheel by hand.

    • @nyChannel09
      @nyChannel09 3 года назад +1

      You can easily do it if your not stupid and keep ur hands away a safe distance. You can easily hold a brush against the spinning sprocket

    • @sage_in4140
      @sage_in4140 3 года назад +5

      Yeah by that logic as long as your Careful you'll never trip over, what a dumb ass

    • @nyChannel09
      @nyChannel09 3 года назад

      @@sage_in4140 You clearly think that your analogy made sense lmao. apples and oranges my friend, apples and oranges

    • @sage_in4140
      @sage_in4140 3 года назад

      @@nyChannel09 ok cool

    • @ekimandersom4478
      @ekimandersom4478 2 года назад

      @@nyChannel09 Goodluck with that

  • @octaviusmaximus328
    @octaviusmaximus328 5 лет назад +6

    I've been cleaning my motorcycle chain twice a year using kerosene using one of those high pressure sprayer that connect to an air compressor and kerosene really leaves the chain really clean. Then I lube it with 80/90 gear oil every 500 kilometers, the chain looks new, the sprocket teeth are almost new looking, and the chain has not even stretched. 30K kilometers on the odometer. Last time I cleaned it I did not have any kerosene in hand so I used Diesel fuel, it did and excellent job cleaning it but it was a little oily when I dried the chain with my air compressor. So I think Diesel fuel works too in case you don't have any kerosene. Just my 2 cents.

  • @CanyonChasers
    @CanyonChasers  5 лет назад

    Ryan FortNine has recently published an outstanding video about chain cleaners ( ruclips.net/video/UrEpAUi_QKA/видео.html ) that really brings the effectiveness of kerosene into question. If you still chose to use Kerosene, we'd recommend putting the kerosene on a rag and wiping down the chain as opposed to spraying it directly onto the chain or simply go with a dedicated chain cleaner.

  • @m.steele5539
    @m.steele5539 6 лет назад +1

    May be 2 years old but this video is GOLD. I hope you make more content like this again

  • @WiseFoolTrades
    @WiseFoolTrades 9 лет назад +53

    This has to be my favourite channel for motorcycle maintenance tips. You are so clear and concise! Thank you very much :)

    • @CanyonChasers
      @CanyonChasers  9 лет назад +1

      Thank you!!

    • @WiseFoolTrades
      @WiseFoolTrades 9 лет назад

      CanyonChasers Motorcycle Sport Touring Over here in the UK I can only seem to find parrafin based kerosene. Will that be okay?

    • @CanyonChasers
      @CanyonChasers  9 лет назад +7

      Wise Fool Yes, Paraffin is just the Queens version of the same word. Kinda' like Colour, Aluminium, Lorrey, Rubbish, Mobile, etc. :)

    • @WiseFoolTrades
      @WiseFoolTrades 9 лет назад +5

      CanyonChasers Motorcycle Sport Touring The queens version which just happens to be the correct version....
      Let the war begin!

    • @oldwortex5818
      @oldwortex5818 6 лет назад

      I agree. I started following their recommendations and the gokarts are running better then ever. No-nonsense clear instructions, reasonably priced product recommendations, etc. Thank you for the great video's.

  • @trevornelmes9331
    @trevornelmes9331 5 лет назад +54

    For UK viewers, Kerosene is called Paraffin in the UK. B&Q sell it for £7 for 4 litres. Some petrol garages (gas stations) also sell it, especially rural stations. In the UK the Motul C1/C2 kit comes with the grunge brush for free (special offer pack) for about £16. I recently bought the Grease Ninja and that cost me about £16 including postage.

    • @jellystick2525
      @jellystick2525 5 лет назад

      If you go on Wish and maybe Ebay you can get the chain brush for very cheap, cant remember the exact price but I think my one was like £6 and same quality as the one in the stores. Wish is a great place to get your bits and bobs from as its so cheap, remember what you see at Halfords is a rip off, its always cheaper online. For the chain lube however I would stick with the big brands

    • @trevornelmes9331
      @trevornelmes9331 5 лет назад

      I use eBay a lot, as you say, Halfords is often way too pricey. My local garage sells paraffin for £6.75 for 4 litres. Always bargains around.

    • @jellystick2525
      @jellystick2525 5 лет назад

      @@trevornelmes9331 Yeah I made the mistake on buying Chain cleaner, theyre £10 a can and the previous owner had no idea what chain maintenance is so he presumably used engine oil on the chain and never cleaned it. Long story short I used up more than half of the can and didnt really get all of the muck off the chain, also I recommend people buy dry lube since wet or even "all weather lube" is just too sticky and gets dirty as soon as you take the bike out the garage

    • @trevornelmes9331
      @trevornelmes9331 5 лет назад

      The Motul C2 is quite good. I have tried dry lubes, but the only one I liked was the rather expensive PDL brand from Germany, but there are some UK sellers, like M&P. At £20 a can (delivered, a lot cheaper at £12 a can delivered if you buy a pack of 10) it really DOES both lube properly AND does not fling. Some of the cheap dry lubes are useless at the lube part, and do still fling a bit. UK winter roads are not good to chains :-(

    • @greenmarine5
      @greenmarine5 5 лет назад

      if it's the same Paraffin we get in the U.S. we use that for torches.

  • @vietsieutoc1
    @vietsieutoc1 6 лет назад +2

    Thank you. This is the most detail for chain-cleaning/lubing I've ever seen.

  • @TrulyUniqueOne
    @TrulyUniqueOne 5 лет назад

    One of if not the best bike channels on RUclips. Clear and concise

  • @scythe08
    @scythe08 9 лет назад +7

    Why the hell is this the first time I have heard of the grease ninja? Lol!
    I learned that I've been lubeing my chain wrong all these years! Once again you are my mentor :)

    • @Kjamilex
      @Kjamilex 4 года назад +1

      Yeah, I too lubed the middle of the chain that goes between the sprockets. That greese ninja tool is probably coming to my garaga pretty soon :)

  • @pollepost
    @pollepost 5 лет назад +32

    I lubricate the chain with 80w90 gearoil, as recommended in the manual. It is cheap, easy to apply, easy to clean of the rim.
    And Kerosene is brilliant to clean a bike as it is gentle to paint, alloys, plastics, and so on. I even use it for cleaning engine parts and then wash off with luke warm water

    • @fredjunca
      @fredjunca 5 лет назад +1

      pollepost
      👍👍👍👍
      80w90 gear oil is the best choice

    • @alextoulan3635
      @alextoulan3635 4 года назад +1

      This is true. I'd use kerosene on almost any part of my bike except my chain tho. kerosene is thin enough that it will seep in between the o-rings and chain links breaking down the grease inside.

    • @chinarjadhav4061
      @chinarjadhav4061 Год назад

      @@alextoulan3635 Then how do you clean it

    • @alextoulan3635
      @alextoulan3635 Год назад

      @@chinarjadhav4061 Simplegreen and a scrub brush. If I do get a little rust I'll spot clean it with WD40 but I try not to get it near the grease trap rings.

    • @chinarjadhav4061
      @chinarjadhav4061 Год назад

      @@alextoulan3635 Great

  • @rontrose
    @rontrose 5 лет назад

    Grease Ninja=Game Changer. Finally got mine!! Even turned the dude at my local Powersports on to it. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

  • @Sid6902
    @Sid6902 6 лет назад

    This was the best most informative video on chain maintenance that I've been lubing it all wrong. Thank you for the video.

  • @CFazz
    @CFazz 4 года назад +6

    New sub here, great vid. Been watching a few of yours now. It's 9pm here and you've made me go out and clean and lube chain. Keep the informative vids coming.

  • @StayceMichelle
    @StayceMichelle 4 года назад +5

    I learned a lot AND was able to clean my chain all by myself! Kerosene is the bomb!!!! Thank You!

  • @talitanfcunha
    @talitanfcunha Год назад +1

    Thank you for this detailed video! It is very helpful. I got my first motorcycle an year ago and want to know how to do the regular maintenance on it. It would be great if you had one video talking about all the maintenance we should be doing, and then one video for each part of it (you already have the chain care one!) :-D

  • @aaronwinter447
    @aaronwinter447 9 лет назад +1

    Straight forward and informative video. I've always had shaft drive until this month on my first sportbike. The chain is already filthy, I'll be buying some kerosene this weekend!

  • @Serckep
    @Serckep 5 лет назад +17

    Your video is very instructive but you forgot to mention that the point of lubing the chain is NOT to lube the chain itself (O rings factory grease actually does that job) but to rather shield it from water and prevent corrosion and whatnot, so it's advisable to also grease it as a whole.

  • @MrItsthething
    @MrItsthething 3 года назад +5

    3:19 I buy kerosene at a local gas station for about $3.50 a gallon. I've used about 5 gallons in the past few years. After I use it, I mix it with used oil and recycle it.

  • @Swimfinz
    @Swimfinz 5 лет назад

    hey! You know your stuff! I've been doing things right all along, but great to hear from a pro doing this stuff daily! Keep up the fine work!

  • @Bandicoot803
    @Bandicoot803 5 лет назад +3

    The white plastic block is a great idea, it can be useful for me as a service technician. On some machines I service it can come in handy, especially on single / dual 10B chains.

  • @joshdenham8404
    @joshdenham8404 8 лет назад +6

    Good call on the rain. I lubed my chain about 100 miles ago. Got caught out in one good rain storm and its drier than a popcorn fart

  • @andrewburns9741
    @andrewburns9741 4 года назад +8

    Exactly the way I've been maintaining my drive chain's since 2005 and I always get huge miles out of my chain's and sprockets. Bel-ray chain lube (super clean) is by far the best I've ever used.

    • @richardgiovanninainggolan3053
      @richardgiovanninainggolan3053 2 года назад

      The first time im using that brush to help clean my chain it would be turning black (due the dirt attached) is it normal ? cause it wont fall and permanently become black lol. Is it okay to continuely using that brush everytime ?

  • @stopitskiiiuuup4006
    @stopitskiiiuuup4006 6 лет назад

    This is my first visit to your channel and I love it already

  • @chasejiggles9673
    @chasejiggles9673 4 года назад

    What a great video I have been ridding and servicing my own bikes for 19 years and I learned something new today. Thank you!

    • @buzzikea
      @buzzikea 4 года назад

      my Lord how did you manage to stay alive for so long?

  • @TiagoMotonauta
    @TiagoMotonauta 8 лет назад +5

    Just a simply excellent video! Good work!

  • @risch1482
    @risch1482 5 лет назад +36

    WD40 is perfectly fine for cleaning your chain. WD40 mainly consist of Kerosene, and is proven to be harmless to the rubber in O, X, and Y type chains. Ari from MC garage let an O ring from a chain sit in WD40 for three months and it didn't affect it in any way.

    • @ModernJargonFailure
      @ModernJargonFailure Год назад +3

      A fortnine inveestigation by Ryan includes a test that proved you wrong

    • @juha2031
      @juha2031 Год назад

      ​​@@ModernJargonFailureon't believe everything you see in youtube. Even if it's the great F9.

    • @diegolainfiesta
      @diegolainfiesta 11 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@ModernJargonFailureyou are missinterpreting the results. wD40 is not the best cleaning/lube, but it is harmless to the orings. For cleaning WD40 is fine and then after F9 findings, use gear oil to lube it. That's it.

    • @bananafoneable
      @bananafoneable 6 месяцев назад

      Why you mad

  • @bikesthatvote2855
    @bikesthatvote2855 3 года назад

    I've been using Kerosene & The Grunge Brush for years. Just placed an order for a couple of Grease Ninja's (bikes w/ different chain sizes). It looks like an ingenious product.

  • @spandakenji2975
    @spandakenji2975 7 лет назад +1

    Very good video! Informative, complete, non polarized, excellent tips from experience!

  • @chiefpepdesign
    @chiefpepdesign 5 лет назад +3

    Great to watch how it should be done indeed... In practice, I just lube it every so often and leave the chain as it is. It's just my daily driver and just has to work. Good video, on to the next one.

  • @DavidGriffis
    @DavidGriffis 4 года назад +4

    Great video. However, I have seen videos that don't recommend you pay 3x as much for chain lube when 80-90 gear oil does the same thing. I like the tip about using Kerosine to clean and those other tools.

  • @Woodymbr
    @Woodymbr 8 лет назад

    Great video. I need to clean and lube my chain but wasn't sure how to do it (fairly new rider). I'll give it a go today. Thanks!

  • @BusaLova
    @BusaLova 5 лет назад

    The black Dasty degreaser bottle does a fantastic job of cleaning a chain too. Possibly even better than Kerosene from the looks of this video. I spray it on generously then go at it with light brushes and toothbrushes, while a bucket of water sits nearby. Once all the hard gunk is brushed loose everything comes off with a spraydown from a hose. I like getting down and dirty on a job like this to get perfect results so a little manual labour goes a long way. Using a product that liquifies chunky stubborn grease into a mud-like consistency that then takes only the lightest of contact with a brush to remove is a pleasure to use.

  • @DivineXistence22
    @DivineXistence22 8 лет назад +46

    Great Tutorial
    cleaning out the build up inside the front sprocket cover was strangely satisfying lol
    I would have never thought of taking that part off...
    Thanks!

    • @Kyteryder
      @Kyteryder 4 года назад +1

      Did the same for the first time today amazing how much Grease and junk in there

  • @williamzeller294
    @williamzeller294 5 лет назад +11

    To amplify the need for chain maintenance: for the last forty years, all of my chains that I acquired new have gone at least 45,000 miles. The last one, a DID VX on my ZX1100E, was past 54,000 miles when I sold the bike last year. It was still within wear spec and had no kinks or noisy links.
    The chain was lubed every 350-400 miles plus every time it got wet, which was frequent as the bike was ridden in all kinds of weather for almost 110K (with absolutely no repairs, either!)
    Incidentally, I think the first time I cleaned that chain was around 40K. Never was much for that, maybe I should change.
    For all this time, I've used PJ1 Blue Label. I guess I believe in it.

    • @05EVORS
      @05EVORS 5 лет назад

      PJ1 Blue label here also!..It aint cheap at $14 a bottle seems to be new normal ..I do it every tank even in dry clean conditions....chain stays so clean this way ive never had to actually clean one w cleaner. (Blue label runs cleaner than most also) Important tip to make cleaning easier is take the lame OEM chain 'guard' off makes it a faster job your more inclined to getting it done. Also no need to put bike on a stand and spin the tire just do it static on ground and roll bike forward a few feet to get the rest use paper towel behind chain as you spray to protect tire and rim from overspray, your eyes can see what wasnt hit. If I had a shop and dealt w idiot owners who never took care of/serviced own bike Id prolly swear by Kerosene also to wipe all that lazy off!🍻

    • @RideSafeNSmart
      @RideSafeNSmart Год назад

      Wow! That's mad miles!!! Unbelievable! I'm convinced that factory chains tend to corrode much quicker than Did chains - perhaps that's jus me not being thorough or regular enough with maintenance. Amazing how varied people's experiences are on such a relatively straight forward subject

    • @williamzeller294
      @williamzeller294 Год назад

      @@RideSafeNSmart The OEM Kawasaki chain on that GPZ1100 went 48,000 miles.
      The original chain on my 1977 KZ650 went almost 40K.
      PJ1 every other tankful.

    • @RideSafeNSmart
      @RideSafeNSmart Год назад

      @williamzeller294 wow I'm going to guess yours doesn't get exposed to uk road salt?

    • @williamzeller294
      @williamzeller294 Год назад

      @@RideSafeNSmart No, just North Central US road salt. Must not be such a problem. Or, slopping with PJ-1 might be helping.
      The way our winters here are, though, I am guessing there's fewer opportunities to get salty; one day the temp's 20deg F and the next it's 45.
      Like yesterday, for example.

  • @shaylonzellmer5158
    @shaylonzellmer5158 6 лет назад

    The advise at 1:20 is on point. I've run the bike in 1st on it's stand, but made damned sure anything, and anyone was clear of the chain.

  • @andrescarlox
    @andrescarlox 6 лет назад +1

    This is a really good explanation, I will keep watching your videos, thank you!

  • @jeremiahfisher6994
    @jeremiahfisher6994 7 лет назад +8

    I did mine with a bit of kerosene and made up some chain lube with lithium grease and oil using a paint brush to litely apply the lube.

    • @andrewtucker7990
      @andrewtucker7990 3 года назад

      Been using spray on lithium grease, myself. Works well and doesn't fling off.

  • @hostilityy
    @hostilityy 8 лет назад +25

    why the hell does this channel have such few subscribers? what a shame. such good quality stuff.

  • @maniUSArmy
    @maniUSArmy 5 лет назад

    Just did my first clean+lube job using today and used your method and tools. Such a breeze! THANK YOU.
    BTW what kind of a rear stand is that? I like it. Seems like it runs through the axle?

  • @danfuerthgillis4483
    @danfuerthgillis4483 6 лет назад

    Excellent video this is the same methodology I use to clean my Road Bike ( Cycling) chain , cogs and rings. The same method applies to Motorcycles as well.

  • @fgcvhhbvjhbj
    @fgcvhhbvjhbj 5 лет назад +16

    You mentioned using the kerosene to clean because that's what the manufacturers recommend, but a lot of them also recommend using gear oil as lube. Would you not also use the gear oil by this logic? Have a look at FortNines video on cleaner/lube for chains. Interesting stuff. Thanks for your video 👍

  • @trevorbeale5287
    @trevorbeale5287 7 лет назад +7

    "Can be ignited by a hot fart" Ha ha!! Great video. Thank you.

  • @dineshramasamy1256
    @dineshramasamy1256 2 года назад

    That's a hell of a video bro.. There can't be any perfect video in this world like this. Congrats bro

  • @jps8941
    @jps8941 4 года назад

    This video was very helpful I'm about to buy my first chain driven bike. Was told by some RUclips gurus to use dry lube. I like the idea of the Ninja but for long trips small can of dry lube might be better.

  • @jztgatjdtkgt
    @jztgatjdtkgt 9 лет назад +26

    Pretty slick presentation. No pun intended.

  • @KimCruz1
    @KimCruz1 4 года назад +3

    thanks for the video it's really helpful! I just wonder if the kerosene makes a mess in the garage and how you guys clean it up?

    • @RaulNigli
      @RaulNigli 2 года назад

      Did you use it and find out? I Have your question a year later!

  • @Erelyes
    @Erelyes 9 лет назад

    Awesome vid, best chain cleaning 'how to' on RUclips. Nice one guys.

  • @SaxophoneHitman008
    @SaxophoneHitman008 6 лет назад

    best chain maintenance vid i've ever seen is 30 years!

  • @maniUSArmy
    @maniUSArmy 3 года назад +3

    Adding an update after my initial input a year ago....the Motul chain lube is a BAD idea. It is a horriffic dirt magnet even though my bike (a new ZX14R) has never even seen a dusty road let alone a dirt road. This lube attracts everything and all that dirt immediately turns into a grinding paste. On top of that, it slings EVERYWHERE, so my chain guard and a portion of the frame both got coated with dirt as well. I first thought I may have over-applied, so I spent an hour cleaning the chain and all areas of the bike that had the lube+dirt paste on them, and then did a very light application of Motul. Same results TWICE in back-to-back tests. I went to Dupont Dry Chain Lubricant 4K miles ago and won't be trying anything else. It is everything the Motul lube is not...easy to apply, dry to the touch, rubber nourishing, non-slinging, non-dirt attracting, and available everywhere incl. Wal-Mart.

    • @RohitRoy-ev4fp
      @RohitRoy-ev4fp 2 года назад

      I'm from india and the place where i live is really dusty. I have been using the motul road chain lube. I guess I'll change it and switch to Castrol to see which one flings less and attracts less dust

  • @user-de4vd6bp5d
    @user-de4vd6bp5d 7 лет назад +3

    also for car guys, kero is a great engine degreaser

  • @ash007254
    @ash007254 Год назад

    Excellent video! I am prepping my Panigale 959 for the season, will follow the directions. Earlier watched your video on how to change engine coolant, it was very helpful. Keep up the good work. Now a subscriber.

    • @CanyonChasers
      @CanyonChasers  Год назад

      Awesome! This video is getting a bit old now - since we published it Motul came out with an updated chain cleaner that is faster/easier than kerosene.

  • @nickbrown1478
    @nickbrown1478 5 лет назад

    Informative video again, as usual.. good work fellas

  • @ahdkfknsbcienfnsk
    @ahdkfknsbcienfnsk 5 лет назад +64

    “You’d want to lube your chain every time you’re in the rain”
    *Well, got to love living the UK I guess...*

    • @markdunbar8219
      @markdunbar8219 4 года назад

      Yep 😢

    • @sebalutz
      @sebalutz 4 года назад

      depends on how long you want to run your chain. If you have a quality chain, run it in rain and lube it every 1000km it will even hold up to 20000km

    • @anthonypantaleo6075
      @anthonypantaleo6075 4 года назад +1

      Would anyone know where to get Kerosene from in England? I'm struggling to find the same type that he has...

    • @anthonypantaleo6075
      @anthonypantaleo6075 4 года назад +1

      Never mind, B&Q have it but it's called Paraffin

    • @tejaspadhye
      @tejaspadhye 4 года назад

      @@sebalutz 1000km is too long, for england its better to do stretch it at max to 500km

  • @rony4712
    @rony4712 8 лет назад +6

    Friend could show the tool used to apply lubricant . This tool made ​​of plastic material. The lower part of the tool does not appear in the video. I would be very grateful if u send me up a picture. beautiful videos

    • @CanyonChasers
      @CanyonChasers  8 лет назад +3

      www.canyonchasers.net/reviews/accessories/grease-ninja.php

    • @olafjensen4508
      @olafjensen4508 6 лет назад

      I use a Scott Oiler with gun oil. Works a treat and the oil cost penny's. 30000 + every chain

    • @peterkoval
      @peterkoval 5 лет назад

      @@CanyonChasers Does this work with any lube, like Bel-Ray?

  • @dhruvsharma6309
    @dhruvsharma6309 6 лет назад

    I've been applying industrial grease (white grease) as a lubricant and it works fantastic too

  • @10SecondZ06
    @10SecondZ06 6 лет назад

    Excellent video! Just what I needed, some education by someone who know what they're talking about and how to say it... and show it. Thanks buddy. Now I can do it correctly the first time. I'm buying that greaseninja too.

  • @guitarmansg499
    @guitarmansg499 9 лет назад +372

    ignited by a hot fart?...

    • @DunePanda
      @DunePanda 7 лет назад +23

      so i wasnt the only one who noticed that?! lol

    • @rahulv1419
      @rahulv1419 7 лет назад +7

      Paraaa parrr boomm

    • @cdwjustin
      @cdwjustin 7 лет назад +9

      It's called a joke.

    • @JohnDoe-du8by
      @JohnDoe-du8by 6 лет назад +12

      how hot are we talking about?

    • @xharjhonsuarez7585
      @xharjhonsuarez7585 6 лет назад +1

      +cdwjustin he lives in 70's just dont mind him

  • @WiseFoolTrades
    @WiseFoolTrades 9 лет назад +54

    Also at 2:59 I have no idea how you managed to say that with a straight face or maybe my sense of humor is a bit juvenile lol

    • @CanyonChasers
      @CanyonChasers  9 лет назад +20

      Haha! Yeah, I'm a bit embarrassed how many takes it took me to get through that without screwing up. :)

    • @zawar0081
      @zawar0081 9 лет назад +4

      CanyonChasers Motorcycle Sport Touring I thought I misheard you, then was shocked that you didn't giggle like I would have.

    • @CajunGreenMan
      @CajunGreenMan 9 лет назад +3

      zawar0081 I've watched it three times, and I laugh out loud very time! LOL! I could NEVER have said it with a straight face, no matter how many takes! Keep up the great humor!!

    • @darksorceresszyra9467
      @darksorceresszyra9467 9 лет назад +1

      Oh yes, Wise Fool, I had to go back and listen again. :-)

    • @cariazojhao3519
      @cariazojhao3519 4 года назад

      @@CanyonChasers whats the white thing on the side of the chain after?

  • @The63chicky
    @The63chicky 5 лет назад

    Just bought myself a grease-ninja. Thanks for that tip!! And the kerosene for cleaning. Sweet.

  • @microadv9943
    @microadv9943 3 года назад

    Great video. Concise and informative. Yamaha recommend kerosene for the T700, which I have been doing since day 1. Chain is in great condition. Going to get a Grease Ninja also as I really like how it applies the liquid. Thanks!

  • @Gixxer983
    @Gixxer983 5 лет назад +6

    Ive been using Motul chain lube for years, but i think im gonna switch to 90 gear oil as recomended by my owners manual and my chain manufacturer. Much cheaper too.

    • @MRR7
      @MRR7 4 года назад

      Gear oil is a dust magnet .

  • @tricktop9064
    @tricktop9064 4 года назад +8

    Every 300 miles or you get rained on lol I don’t know one person who would ever do it that often

  • @buffingtonr
    @buffingtonr 9 лет назад

    Very good video. Good advice and safety tips, to the point, and well spoken.

  • @dogtown9572
    @dogtown9572 6 лет назад

    Best tutorial on chain maintenance.+1 on the Grease Ninja,every rider should own one ☝️

  • @maaifoediedelarey4335
    @maaifoediedelarey4335 4 года назад +4

    For those that does not live in the US : The kerosene referred to, we know as paraffin (these two are not the same in the US though).

    • @rick928
      @rick928 4 года назад

      Thanks for that, was just about to google it (I thought it was paraffin)

    • @stevengeary4261
      @stevengeary4261 2 года назад

      Just come across this and being in UK when I looked came up with Paraffin and wasn't sure! Thanks for the tip 🙂

    • @maaifoediedelarey4335
      @maaifoediedelarey4335 2 года назад +1

      @@stevengeary4261 Welcome

  • @paavanpanchal1067
    @paavanpanchal1067 5 лет назад +11

    I lost my nail doing this lol

  • @sabiduria_ancestral7
    @sabiduria_ancestral7 5 лет назад

    I have seen a lot of videos about how to do this and this one is the best. Thanks

  • @Sigean11130
    @Sigean11130 2 года назад

    Excellent video - many thanks for this great guide. I am looking for my grease Ninja right now!

  • @gamerconstruct
    @gamerconstruct 4 года назад +56

    Kerosene gets through the O-Rings! See chain lube test from RyanF9.

    • @alextoulan3635
      @alextoulan3635 4 года назад +2

      This cannot get enough upvotes. Just because kerosene doesn't break down o-rings doesn't mean it doesn't slip past them breaking down grease.

    • @tejaspadhye
      @tejaspadhye 4 года назад +1

      @@alextoulan3635 so no other way except buying expensive chain cleaners? I tried diesel and it just makes the job more messier and time consuming than it should be.

    • @alextoulan3635
      @alextoulan3635 4 года назад

      @@tejaspadhye I use simple green. It's about $8 a gallon.

    • @tejaspadhye
      @tejaspadhye 4 года назад

      @@alextoulan3635 can't source it India welp.

    • @palwindersingh0555
      @palwindersingh0555 4 года назад

      diesel or kerosene. Which one is best?

  • @illhitu4034
    @illhitu4034 6 лет назад +7

    Her reminds me of “mini me” from Austin powers

  • @Metricamn
    @Metricamn Год назад +1

    Maxima 80wt 90wt gear oil is what I use instead of Motul. I paint the gear oil on with a small paint brush after cleaning the chain with regular Kerosene as you do ~!

  • @Sjef0194517
    @Sjef0194517 2 года назад +1

    I just use lamp oil and a rag or soft toothbrush to clean the chain and gearbox oil in a Cobra Nemo 2 to lube. The chain comes from the factory and has done over 80 000km without ever having to adjust it

  • @jfx65
    @jfx65 7 лет назад +3

    Thanks so much for the great info, but now I MUST see the video of igniting things with hot farts.

  • @manbearkremer
    @manbearkremer 8 лет назад +3

    I tried finding kerosene locally, NO ONE sells it anymore, they have all swapped to a cleaner burning fuel that doesn't really work well for cleaning

  • @Cruz474
    @Cruz474 6 лет назад

    +1 for mentioning the front sprocket cover. I just took a look in mine for the first time in 4500 miles and it was dirtyyy.

  • @TourmotoDesign
    @TourmotoDesign 5 лет назад

    I thought I recognized the logo on your shirt! Went to the website and confirmed. I’ve never heard of canyon chasers before but I will be checking out the website thoroughly.

  • @matrixxd93
    @matrixxd93 6 лет назад +4

    and here i am lubing chain 1-2 times per year and mybe cleaning one time per year

    • @George196207
      @George196207 6 лет назад

      Sealed O ring with grease behind it... the lube on the outside is for what again ?

  • @DevInvest
    @DevInvest 6 лет назад +5

    Just take the master link off, set the chain in a bowl with some Kerosene and a brush..
    Also need to be extremely careful- if using a SPRAY, that you don’t get it on the Rotor...
    WD40, is not a lube, and it attracts dirt like no other. WD= “Water Displacement”
    That’s what it’s made for
    Excellent video

    • @CanyonChasers
      @CanyonChasers  6 лет назад +5

      Except higher hp bikes don't (and shouldn't) have master links. :)

  • @ih8momjokes1
    @ih8momjokes1 5 лет назад

    Great video on this. I use kerosene myself and all the other tricks here. I never did understand when the manual always says lube a chain when’s it’s warm but after cleaning any hot chain, it cools down so what the heck? Do I clean every second lube interval?

  • @MikeWanDoe1
    @MikeWanDoe1 5 лет назад

    I'm more enlightened every day thanks to vids like this...

  • @EDcase1
    @EDcase1 7 лет назад +3

    NEVER lube a wet chain. That can trap moisture between the links.

  • @jeremyb4102
    @jeremyb4102 8 лет назад +4

    Can I use kerosene to clean my motorcycle frame?? - Great vid!

    • @CanyonChasers
      @CanyonChasers  8 лет назад +6

      +Jeremy Brisebois I use it all the time. It's great for cleaning of chain fling and other tar-like substances.

    • @jeremyb4102
      @jeremyb4102 8 лет назад

      +CanyonChasers Motorcycle Adventure, Sport and Touring Thanks very much!

    • @CanyonChasers
      @CanyonChasers  8 лет назад +1

      +Franku Doge We wouldn't.

  • @stormryderagentred8369
    @stormryderagentred8369 6 лет назад

    Good demonstration. I have a question, could I spray kerosen on the front sprocket when cleaning the chain?

  • @kufarg
    @kufarg 5 лет назад

    hey! thanks for the nice video, very descriptive and helpful! thank you

  • @swordsman3000
    @swordsman3000 5 лет назад +15

    cheap toilet bowl brush bent around the chain...$1 at walmart
    :wink:

  • @sixdsix5028
    @sixdsix5028 8 лет назад +6

    I Googled "missing fingers, chain cleaning." Wow

  • @braxtonmiller79
    @braxtonmiller79 4 года назад

    Absolutely the best video about cleaning the chain. And I mean absolutely the best!!!!

  • @adenbuford7396
    @adenbuford7396 7 лет назад

    Clear, concise, well presented. Subscribed.

  • @shezen20
    @shezen20 7 лет назад +5

    My owner's manual says not to use kerosene. what should I do now ?

    • @CanyonChasers
      @CanyonChasers  7 лет назад +14

      We've been using kerosene to clean chains for decades, on all brands of chain with all brands of chain lube. But if you feel more comfortable not using it, or opting instead to use a dedicated chain cleaner - then, by all means, you must do what you feel is right.

    • @shezen20
      @shezen20 7 лет назад

      Thnx for the advice.

    • @rodolphestpreux
      @rodolphestpreux 7 лет назад +1

      you can actually clean your chain with wd40 (wd40 is primarily kerosene) if you don't have a chain cleaner, my Yamaha manual says I can use wd40 to clean my chain. but don't use wd40 as a lubricant. WD 40 is a solvent so you can clean your chain with it. this video says you can use kerosene but not wd40?? but they are primarily the same thing. if you don't believe me just RUclips " will wd40 destroy my chain" and look for the video made by motorcycle magazine

    • @shezen20
      @shezen20 7 лет назад +1

      Thank you. I have got WD40, Kerosene, Motul Chain Cleaner and Motul Chain Lubricant and I would prefer to clean it with chain cleaner and lubricant even if I need to buy 4 or 5 bottles of it. I have observed in many videos of RUclips that they strictly mentioned not to use WD40 and I personally don't like it either. Anyway thank u for ur advice.

    • @CanyonChasers
      @CanyonChasers  7 лет назад +8

      From WD40s website "While the ingredients in WD-40® Multi-Use Product are secret, we can tell you what it does NOT contain. WD-40® Multi-Use Product does not contain silicone, kerosene, water, graphite, or chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)."

  • @churmabrethren
    @churmabrethren 4 года назад +8

    I have been looking for a good product to ignite my farts .thank you

  • @naps3386
    @naps3386 6 лет назад

    Loobman...one of the best products I’ve purchased...ever. I lube my chain everytime I ride. I doubt I will ever need to change a chain or sprockets ever again. I use Mobil 1 15w-50 in the reservoir. I use jet fuel to clean my chain.

  • @dabears22
    @dabears22 Год назад

    is there any way to stop the lube from flying everywhere when i go for the first ride after cleaning and lubing my chain