chain lube frequency

ubnewbie · June 12th, 2012, 07:38 PM

Hi

I have a question about the suggested frequency of lubing the chain

my bike's chain seems a little dry. but it looks clean

can i just lube it or is it suggested to clean it before lubing?

i bought it with only 900 kms (600 miles)

what's a normal frequency without seeming OCD

EMSRacer07 · June 12th, 2012, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ubnewbie

Hi

I have a question about the suggested frequency of lubing the chain

my bike's chain seems a little dry. but it looks clean

can i just lube it or is it suggested to clean it before lubing?

i bought it with only 900 kms (600 miles)

what's a normal frequency without seeming OCD

Every 500 miles is the best and what other suggest. If your at the track or doing something more hardcore, probably each time you go out. But for daily driving every 500.

I clean mine every 1500 miles and lube every 500. But if there is alot of dirt wipe it off first then lube.

cuz · June 12th, 2012, 07:48 PM

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10577

I PJ1 Cable Lube.

Motofool · June 12th, 2012, 08:06 PM

I clean and re-lube mine every full gas tank, around 200 miles.

NDspd · June 13th, 2012, 06:37 PM

I usually do every two fill-ups or 400-500 miles.

BlackNinja8 · June 13th, 2012, 06:48 PM

I do it every other weekend which amounts to about 400 miles. If you have a rear stand and a grunge brush the cleaning goes pretty quickly. Usually takes me 20 min max to clean and lube. Just remember to warm the chain before cleaning to soften the dirt and grime a bit.

alex.s · June 13th, 2012, 06:54 PM

every 27.65 miles. i stop on the side of the road on the dot.

lgk · June 13th, 2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

every 27.65 miles. i stop on the side of the road on the dot.

how do you know when you hit 0.05miles?

my odometer only reads to the nearest tenth

alex.s · June 13th, 2012, 07:52 PM

my point was that you lube the chain when it needs lube. theres no exact milage. if you live in the rain, you're going to be lubing it probably every day. in the desert with sand storms, you'll probably be cleaning it every other day. it depends. is the chain nasty? clean it. does it not have clean new lube on it? lube it.

lgk · June 13th, 2012, 08:02 PM

i was just joking dude, chill.

alex.s · June 13th, 2012, 08:07 PM

i will not chill

edxmon · June 13th, 2012, 09:03 PM

Everyday until I run out of KY

salcuta88 · July 15th, 2014, 11:39 AM

I do mine every 500 miles. Clean, lube, wax. It doesn't get a chance to get too dirty, but it isn't super clean either.

ally99 · July 15th, 2014, 01:24 PM

Lube when the chain is warm or you end up with gunk collecting on your _____ (fill in the blank, @alex.s ). Ask me how I know.

I suck at part names.

alex.s · July 15th, 2014, 01:34 PM

vagina.

allanoue · July 15th, 2014, 01:36 PM

ally99 · July 15th, 2014, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

vagina.

HAHAHAHAHAHA! Well, I totally "opened myself up" to that one, didn't I?

NevadaWolf · July 15th, 2014, 01:42 PM

Good job Ally.

EternalNewb · July 15th, 2014, 04:58 PM

I love this forum.

ally99 · July 15th, 2014, 05:31 PM

Me too!

lgk · July 16th, 2014, 04:51 AM

i was going for crack, but that works as well.

salcuta88 · July 16th, 2014, 04:53 AM

I used to visit kawiforums.com but their Ninja 250 department, if you will, isn't so alive.

ally99 · July 16th, 2014, 05:02 AM

June 12th, 2012, 07:38 PM	#1
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Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	I clean and re-lube mine every full gas tank, around 200 miles. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

June 13th, 2012, 06:54 PM	#7
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	every 27.65 miles. i stop on the side of the road on the dot. __________________________________________________

June 13th, 2012, 07:52 PM	#9
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	my point was that you lube the chain when it needs lube. theres no exact milage. if you live in the rain, you're going to be lubing it probably every day. in the desert with sand storms, you'll probably be cleaning it every other day. it depends. is the chain nasty? clean it. does it not have clean new lube on it? lube it. __________________________________________________

June 13th, 2012, 06:37 PM	#5
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	I usually do every two fill-ups or 400-500 miles.

June 13th, 2012, 06:48 PM	#6
BlackNinja8 ninjette.org guru Name: NJ Location: Westchester, NY Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R (Sold); 2012 Vulcan 900; 2009 Harley Iron 883; 2004 SV650s; and a bunch of others over the years... Posts: 470	I do it every other weekend which amounts to about 400 miles. If you have a rear stand and a grunge brush the cleaning goes pretty quickly. Usually takes me 20 min max to clean and lube. Just remember to warm the chain before cleaning to soften the dirt and grime a bit.

June 13th, 2012, 08:02 PM	#10
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	i was just joking dude, chill.

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June 13th, 2012, 09:03 PM	#12
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July 15th, 2014, 11:39 AM	#13
salcuta88 ninjette.org guru Name: Vlad Location: Weaverville, NC Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R (Sold), 2015 Rocky Mountain Soul (Runs on fat) Posts: 404	I do mine every 500 miles. Clean, lube, wax. It doesn't get a chance to get too dirty, but it isn't super clean either.

July 15th, 2014, 01:24 PM	#14
ally99 Ninja chick Name: Allyson Location: Athens, GA Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 4 MOTM - Dec '13, Feb '15	Lube when the chain is warm or you end up with gunk collecting on your _____ (fill in the blank, @alex.s ). Ask me how I know. I suck at part names. __________________________________________________ Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination. ~Drake Check out my Appalachian Trail journal, 2015! Postwhores are COOL! ~Allyson

July 15th, 2014, 01:34 PM	#15
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