Lubing the chain after washing?

Tubesock · May 31st, 2009, 12:16 PM

I lubed the chain already today but now I'm going to wash the bike. Should I re-lube and clean the chain after I finish washing?

OldGuy · May 31st, 2009, 12:21 PM

Not unless you plan on plan on hosing the chain down, which you really shouldn't do to begin with. When you wash your bike most folks suggest that you use the old bucket system and a very light mist to rinse it off; not the fire hose paint pealing method.

Snake · May 31st, 2009, 01:49 PM

You should be fine as long as you don't get any soap on the chain and rinse the lube off.
After you wash & dry the bike feel the chain for a thin film of lube. If it's there then you're ok if not then just re-lube.

backinthesaddleagain · May 31st, 2009, 08:47 PM

i clean chain, then use maxima chain wax, then a bit later wash bike. i don't get water on chain directly (obviously some water gets on it). i then feel the chain when bike is dry to make sure it still has the wax over it. seems to work fine. waxing or oiling a wet chain could "seal" in some moisture.

TrueFaith · June 1st, 2009, 08:29 AM

Most lubes recommend you apply them to a warm chain. I'd throw a little chain lube on after the washing and take it for a short ride to warm up the chain and then lube it fully.

tinng321 · June 15th, 2009, 10:06 AM

any DIY on lubing the chain?
Thanks,
Tin

noche_caliente · June 15th, 2009, 10:24 AM

Tin, as far as I know there isn't yet, but it's really simple - get it warm by going on a short ride, and then lift the rear wheel up on stands and carefully apply the wax/lube to the chain, being careful not to get it on the tire while rotating the chain. I start tat the marked link and know I've made it all the way around when I get there again. Some folks let the clutch out slowly and let the wheel rotate that way, I do it manually in neutral.

tinng321 · June 15th, 2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by noche_caliente

Tin, as far as I know there isn't yet, but it's really simple - get it warm by going on a short ride, and then lift the rear wheel up on stands and carefully apply the wax/lube to the chain, being careful not to get it on the tire while rotating the chain. I start tat the marked link and know I've made it all the way around when I get there again. Some folks let the clutch out slowly and let the wheel rotate that way, I do it manually in neutral.

Thanks Kim.
I will do as you said after I change my oil today.
Hopefully, it will not rain when I get home from work.

backinthesaddleagain · June 15th, 2009, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noche_caliente

Tin, as far as I know there isn't yet, but it's really simple - get it warm by going on a short ride, and then lift the rear wheel up on stands and carefully apply the wax/lube to the chain, being careful not to get it on the tire while rotating the chain. I start tat the marked link and know I've made it all the way around when I get there again. Some folks let the clutch out slowly and let the wheel rotate that way, I do it manually in neutral.

I saw some horror movie one time (late 70s or early 80s), and this long haired kid has his Suzy RM mxer up on a crate and he is running the bike in gear, rear wheel off the ground. someone or something comes up behind him and flings his long hair into the chain/sprocket. what a way to go.

so be careful around a running wheel, especially near the chain and sprocket. getting ones fingers in there would be like a perpetual dog bite, and a nasty dog at that.

Kurosaki · June 15th, 2009, 11:45 AM

I would definitely not run the bike while doing the chain. Good way to lose some digits.

It's too easy to just rotate the wheel with your hand to bother letting the bike run.

And if you're washing with a hose, check your chain after as people have said to see if you need to lube it again.

I don't "wash" my bikes anymore so no big deal for me. I just keep them clean with a rag and detailer. Take the fairings off every now and then and clean the harder to reach spots.

May 31st, 2009, 12:16 PM	#1
Tubesock ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Chatta-vegas Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250r Posts: 69	Lubing the chain after washing? I lubed the chain already today but now I'm going to wash the bike. Should I re-lube and clean the chain after I finish washing? __________________________________________________ "When I die I want mud on my jump boots, magazine empty, and barrel hot."

May 31st, 2009, 12:21 PM	#2
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Not unless you plan on plan on hosing the chain down, which you really shouldn't do to begin with. When you wash your bike most folks suggest that you use the old bucket system and a very light mist to rinse it off; not the fire hose paint pealing method. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

June 15th, 2009, 10:24 AM	#7
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Tin, as far as I know there isn't yet, but it's really simple - get it warm by going on a short ride, and then lift the rear wheel up on stands and carefully apply the wax/lube to the chain, being careful not to get it on the tire while rotating the chain. I start tat the marked link and know I've made it all the way around when I get there again. Some folks let the clutch out slowly and let the wheel rotate that way, I do it manually in neutral. __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

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Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	You should be fine as long as you don't get any soap on the chain and rinse the lube off. After you wash & dry the bike feel the chain for a thin film of lube. If it's there then you're ok if not then just re-lube.

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backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	i clean chain, then use maxima chain wax, then a bit later wash bike. i don't get water on chain directly (obviously some water gets on it). i then feel the chain when bike is dry to make sure it still has the wax over it. seems to work fine. waxing or oiling a wet chain could "seal" in some moisture.

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TrueFaith ninjette.org sage Name: Wayne Location: Brookfield, MA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Honda CBR250R Posts: 585	Most lubes recommend you apply them to a warm chain. I'd throw a little chain lube on after the washing and take it for a short ride to warm up the chain and then lube it fully.

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tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	any DIY on lubing the chain? Thanks, Tin

June 15th, 2009, 11:45 AM	#10
Kurosaki Akai Suisei - 赤い彗星 Name: Joseph Location: socal Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Kurosaki 250, 09 Honda 600RawrRawr Posts: 540	I would definitely not run the bike while doing the chain. Good way to lose some digits. It's too easy to just rotate the wheel with your hand to bother letting the bike run. And if you're washing with a hose, check your chain after as people have said to see if you need to lube it again. I don't "wash" my bikes anymore so no big deal for me. I just keep them clean with a rag and detailer. Take the fairings off every now and then and clean the harder to reach spots.