June 12th, 2012, 07:38 PM | #1 |
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chain lube frequency
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
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June 12th, 2012, 07:42 PM | #2 | |
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I clean mine every 1500 miles and lube every 500. But if there is alot of dirt wipe it off first then lube.
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June 12th, 2012, 07:48 PM | #3 |
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June 12th, 2012, 08:06 PM | #4 |
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I clean and re-lube mine every full gas tank, around 200 miles.
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June 13th, 2012, 06:37 PM | #5 |
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I usually do every two fill-ups or 400-500 miles.
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June 13th, 2012, 06:48 PM | #6 |
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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.
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June 13th, 2012, 07:24 PM | #8 |
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June 13th, 2012, 07:52 PM | #9 |
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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.
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June 13th, 2012, 08:02 PM | #10 |
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i was just joking dude, chill.
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June 13th, 2012, 09:03 PM | #12 |
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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.
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July 15th, 2014, 01:24 PM | #14 |
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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.
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Good job Ally.
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