{"id":22,"date":"2024-10-21T06:58:34","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T06:58:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/?p=22"},"modified":"2024-10-26T05:44:00","modified_gmt":"2024-10-26T05:44:00","slug":"bike-chain-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/bike-chain-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"bike chain spary lube &#038; clean wd 40 vs engine oil vs lube spary clean"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Some cleaners: penetrating into chain o rings, some of them also them damaging rubber compound of the o rings between chains. and also attrackiing dirt and splatter.<\/p>\n<p>lubrication needed for: rollers and anitrust purpose only<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/bike-chain-maintenance\/#Best_cheapest_Chain_Cleaner_Lube\" >Best &amp; cheapest Chain Cleaner &amp; Lube<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/bike-chain-maintenance\/#Bike_chain_maintenance_schedule\" >Bike chain maintenance schedule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/bike-chain-maintenance\/#Based_on_chain_conditions\" >Based on chain conditions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/bike-chain-maintenance\/#wd40_as_chain_lube_motorcycle\" >wd40 as chain lube motorcycle<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/bike-chain-maintenance\/#WD-40_to_Clean_a_Motorcycle_Chain_No_Way\" >WD-40 to Clean a Motorcycle Chain? No Way!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/bike-chain-maintenance\/#gear_oil_vs_chain_lube\" >gear oil vs chain lube<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/bike-chain-maintenance\/#Cheapest_options\" >Cheapest options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/bike-chain-maintenance\/#Chain_lube_Spray_vs_Gear_oil_80_W90_Grade\" >Chain lube Spray vs Gear oil (80 W90 Grade)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/bike-chain-maintenance\/#bike_chain_cleaning_options\" >bike chain cleaning options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/bike-chain-maintenance\/#bike_chain_cleaning_Kerosene_vs_Diesel_vs_Motul_Cleaner_vs_wd_40\" >bike chain cleaning\u00a0 Kerosene vs Diesel vs Motul Cleaner vs wd 40<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/bike-chain-maintenance\/#Used_engine_oil_for_bike_chain\" >Used engine oil for bike chain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/bike-chain-maintenance\/#When_to_clean_lube_the_bike_chain_Best_way\" >When to clean &amp; lube the bike chain Best way?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/bike-chain-maintenance\/#Bike_Cleaning_and_Lubricating_Process\" >Bike Cleaning and Lubricating Process:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/bike-chain-maintenance\/#How_often_do_motorcycle_chains_need_maintenance\" >How often do motorcycle chains need maintenance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/bike-chain-maintenance\/#How_often_do_I_need_to_change_my_bike_chain\" >How often do I need to change my bike chain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/bike-chain-maintenance\/#Sound_from_bike_chain\" >Sound from bike chain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/bike-chain-maintenance\/#Can_I_use_petrol_to_clean_motorcycle_chain\" >Can I use petrol to clean motorcycle chain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/bike-chain-maintenance\/#O-Ring_vs_X-Ring_vs_%E2%80%9CNormal%E2%80%9D_Motorcycle_Chains_Whats_The_Difference\" >O-Ring vs X-Ring vs \u201cNormal\u201d Motorcycle Chains | What\u2019s The Difference?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/bike-chain-maintenance\/#How_To_Check_and_Adjust_Your_Motorcycle_Chain\" >How To Check and Adjust Your Motorcycle Chain<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/bike-chain-maintenance\/#Lose_chain_slack\" >Lose chain slack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/bike-chain-maintenance\/#tight_chain_slack\" >tight chain slack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/bike-chain-maintenance\/#Mesure_the_slack_length_30-40MM\" >Mesure the slack length 30-40MM<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_cheapest_Chain_Cleaner_Lube\"><\/span>Best &amp; cheapest Chain Cleaner &amp; Lube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kerosene: it won&#8217;t damage the 0 rings but penetrate into them. slight..<\/p>\n<p>Gear oil: perfect lube non sticky and cheap 90 grade gear oil.<\/p>\n<p>Wd-40: act as chain cleaner &amp; lube. its solvent it damages the rubber o rings but not penetrating based on the test.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bike_chain_maintenance_schedule\"><\/span>Bike chain maintenance schedule<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Please read the manufcature guide for regular cleaning &amp; lubing chain.<\/p>\n<p>Lets say every 500KM or 1 month whichever is earlier.<\/p>\n<p>2nd: every 200KM or 15 days which ever is earlier<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Based_on_chain_conditions\"><\/span>Based on chain conditions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>if chain looks dirty or dry you can lube it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"wd40_as_chain_lube_motorcycle\"><\/span>wd40 as chain lube motorcycle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>wd 40 only cleans the chain by removing dir<\/strong>t,<strong> you need lube for lubricating.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"style-scope ytd-watch-metadata\">WD-40 primarly Kerosene, and it will reduce life span compare to chain cleaners becuase its solvent not cleaner.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WD-40_to_Clean_a_Motorcycle_Chain_No_Way\"><\/span>WD-40 to Clean a Motorcycle Chain? No Way!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>when compare to chain spray it will slightyldamage the o rings just like petrol, kerosene etc.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"gear_oil_vs_chain_lube\"><\/span>gear oil vs chain lube<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>90 grade gear oil desinged for gear box, due to its no sticky natue it will spill, it won;t last as a sticky chain lube.<\/p>\n<p>chain Lube storage: it will evaporate within 1 year in the bottle. for 150ml you can use 3-4 times.<\/p>\n<p>motul 80w90 gear oil<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cheapest_options\"><\/span>Cheapest options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kerosene to clean, then gear oil for lube. Works a charm and both are very cheap<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chain_lube_Spray_vs_Gear_oil_80_W90_Grade\"><\/span>Chain lube Spray vs Gear oil (80 W90 Grade)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Chain lube 250, gear oil 79 castorl.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"bike_chain_cleaning_options\"><\/span>bike chain cleaning options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"bike_chain_cleaning_Kerosene_vs_Diesel_vs_Motul_Cleaner_vs_wd_40\"><\/span>bike chain cleaning\u00a0 Kerosene vs Diesel vs Motul Cleaner vs wd 40<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kerosene\u00a0 anti rusting property,\u00a0 All above prodcuts cleans the chain But joints in the chain any problem?.<\/p>\n<p>Mechanic use disiel, kerose to clean to engine parts.. so it depends on quality of the prodcut. no problem to use kerosens, diesile, wd 40 as a chain cleaner. tip: petrol is more cleaner than diseiel<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diesel<\/strong> can be harsh and may degrade the<strong> rubber O-rings over time<\/strong>, potentially leading to leaks or reduced performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong> kerosene can damage O-ring chains: <\/strong><br \/>\nKerosene can soften rubber<br \/>\nKerosene can cause rubber to swell and soften, which can lead to the rubber seal failing<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Used_engine_oil_for_bike_chain\"><\/span>Used engine oil for bike chain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It <strong>attracts more dir<\/strong>t leads to more rust. x ring o ring problem.<\/p>\n<p>Greese also attracts dirts.<\/p>\n<p>cheapest gear oil best option is buying a chain lube.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_clean_lube_the_bike_chain_Best_way\"><\/span>When to clean &amp; lube the bike chain Best way?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The best way is inspecting the chain condtion.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>dry<\/li>\n<li>dirty<\/li>\n<li>rust<\/li>\n<li>any sounds..<\/li>\n<li>how long since it cleaned..<\/li>\n<li>wear &amp; tear.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>my suggestion<\/strong>: schedule interval for convient for human beings like every 500-1000KM or every month.<\/p>\n<p>also keep track on your<strong> service schedule at authorized service dealer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"q-text qu-display--block qu-wordBreak--break-word qu-textAlign--start\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bike_Cleaning_and_Lubricating_Process\"><\/span>Bike Cleaning and Lubricating Process:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol class=\"q-box\">\n<li class=\"q-relative\"><strong>Clean the Chain<\/strong>: Use a chain cleaner or degreaser and a <strong>brush or cloth to remove dirt<\/strong> and grime.<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\"><strong>Dry the Chain<\/strong>: Ensure the chain is completely dry before applying lubricant.<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\"><strong>Lubricate<\/strong>: Apply lubricant to the inside of the chain while pedaling backward to ensure even coverage.<\/li>\n<li class=\"q-relative\"><strong>Wipe Off Excess:<\/strong> After a few minutes, wipe off any excess lubricant to <strong>prevent attracting dirt<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div data-hveid=\"CMQCEAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiMupmJ4J6JAxVj1jQHHUFCA-YQj7gIegUIxAIQAQ\">\n<div class=\"dnXCYb\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"_3OcVZ4zcBuOs0-kPwYSNsA4_159\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"JlqpRe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_do_motorcycle_chains_need_maintenance\"><\/span><span class=\"JCzEY tNxQIb\"><span class=\"CSkcDe\">How often do motorcycle chains need maintenance?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"p8Jhnd\">\n<div class=\"aj35ze\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"_3OcVZ4zcBuOs0-kPwYSNsA4_159\" class=\"bCOlv\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiMupmJ4J6JAxVj1jQHHUFCA-YQ7NUEegUIxAIQBA\">\n<div class=\"IZE3Td\">\n<div class=\"r2fjmd t0bRye\" data-hveid=\"CMQCEAU\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiMupmJ4J6JAxVj1jQHHUFCA-YQu04oAHoFCMQCEAU\">\n<div id=\"3OcVZ4zcBuOs0-kPwYSNsA4__414\">\n<div class=\"wDYxhc NFQFxe oHglmf xzPb7d\" data-md=\"32\" data-hveid=\"CM4CEAA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiMupmJ4J6JAxVj1jQHHUFCA-YQ4dMGKAB6BQjOAhAA\">\n<div id=\"media_result_group\" class=\"H8O85d kno-mrg-si kno-mrg kno-swp\" data-hveid=\"CM4CEAE\">\n<div class=\"iKjSFe aUc9Gd\">\n<div data-count=\"1\" data-hveid=\"CMoCEAA\">\n<div>\n<div data-ivep=\"true\">\n<div class=\"RYdNQb\" data-h=\"130\" data-nr=\"1\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiMupmJ4J6JAxVj1jQHHUFCA-YQyQ0oAHoFCMoCEAI\">\n<div class=\"eA0Zlc WghbWd FnEtTd ivg-i PZPZlf img-kc-m GMCzAd\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-attrid=\"image\" data-docid=\"foZBNIUfmDsjlM\" data-ivep=\"true\" data-lpage=\"https:\/\/www.tru-tension.com\/how-often-should-you-lubricate-a-motorcycle-chain\/\" data-ni=\"1\" data-ref-docid=\"uI-w3Tj56FDZ-M\" data-hveid=\"CMgCEAA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiMupmJ4J6JAxVj1jQHHUFCA-YQzkx6BQjIAhAA\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"BfmEZb\">every 400-800 miles or KM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"3OcVZ4zcBuOs0-kPwYSNsA4__418\">\n<div class=\"wDYxhc NFQFxe viOShc LKPcQc\" data-md=\"25\">\n<div class=\"HwtpBd gsrt PZPZlf kTOYnf\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" data-hveid=\"CNECEAA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiMupmJ4J6JAxVj1jQHHUFCA-YQtwcoAHoFCNECEAA\">\n<div class=\"yxAsKe\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"3OcVZ4zcBuOs0-kPwYSNsA4__419\">\n<div class=\"wDYxhc\" data-md=\"61\">\n<div class=\"LGOjhe\" data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CMsCEAA\"><span class=\"NA6bn ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"hgKElc\">Your motorcycle&#8217;s chain needs to be lubricated\u00a0<b>every 400-800 miles<\/b>\u00a0to keep it at its best.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CMsCEAA\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CMsCEAA\">\n<div data-hveid=\"CMkCEAE\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiMupmJ4J6JAxVj1jQHHUFCA-YQj7gIegUIyQIQAQ\">\n<div class=\"dnXCYb\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"_3OcVZ4zcBuOs0-kPwYSNsA4_169\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"JlqpRe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_do_I_need_to_change_my_bike_chain\"><\/span><span class=\"JCzEY tNxQIb\"><span class=\"CSkcDe\">How often do I need to change my bike chain?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>based on experience: <strong>after chain sprocket wear Slipping<\/strong>, if lose chain can tighten them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t neglect slipping it will kill you.<\/strong> it will squid the bike &amp; damage the wheel bearings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"_3OcVZ4zcBuOs0-kPwYSNsA4_169\" class=\"bCOlv\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiMupmJ4J6JAxVj1jQHHUFCA-YQ7NUEegUIyQIQBA\">\n<div class=\"IZE3Td\">\n<div class=\"r2fjmd t0bRye\" data-hveid=\"CMkCEAU\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiMupmJ4J6JAxVj1jQHHUFCA-YQu04oAHoFCMkCEAU\">\n<div id=\"3OcVZ4zcBuOs0-kPwYSNsA4__422\">\n<div class=\"wDYxhc NFQFxe viOShc LKPcQc\" data-md=\"25\">\n<div class=\"HwtpBd gsrt PZPZlf kTOYnf\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" data-hveid=\"CNACEAA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiMupmJ4J6JAxVj1jQHHUFCA-YQtwcoAHoFCNACEAA\">\n<div class=\"Z0LcW AZCkJd d2J77b t2b5Cf\" data-tts=\"answers\" data-tts-text=\"about every 1500 miles\">\n<div class=\"IZ6rdc\">about every 1500 miles as per owner manual provided by manfucature.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>Bike chain wear sytoms like slipping from sprocket. you should always <strong>repalce chain with sprocet both front and rear.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"yxAsKe\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"3OcVZ4zcBuOs0-kPwYSNsA4__423\">\n<div class=\"wDYxhc\" data-md=\"61\">\n<div class=\"LGOjhe\" data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CM0CEAA\"><span class=\"NA6bn ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"hgKElc\">Even with regular maintenance &amp; lubrication most bicycle chains need to replaced\u00a0<b>about every 1500 miles<\/b>, however mountain bikes need bike chain replacement more often due to mud, dirt and other debris speeding up wear.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CM0CEAA\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sound_from_bike_chain\"><\/span>Sound from bike chain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div class=\"rPeykc uP58nb MNX06c PZPZlf\" data-attrid=\"SGEParagraphFeedback\" data-hveid=\"CBMQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwivhvn84Z6JAxXIs1YBHUkKKR0Qo_EKegQIExAB\">\n<p><span role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\">A bike chain can make a variety of sounds, including\u00a0<mark class=\"QVRyCf\">squeaking, rattling, or grinding<\/mark>, and these sounds can indicate a problem with the chain or other parts of the bike:<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"_2-kVZ--sEcjn2roPyZSk6QE_36\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b k0Jjg fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Expand\" data-hveid=\"CBcQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwivhvn84Z6JAxXIs1YBHUkKKR0Q3fYKegQIFxAB\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\">\n<div class=\"kHtcsd\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"acn1Z Kwoiqd\">\n<div class=\"Kwoiqd\">I have chaged KTM RC 390 Chain just hearing the <strong>rattling sond<\/strong> wasted 7000INR. without testing by lubricating the chain, no preriodic Maintanence.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<ul data-hveid=\"CB0QAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwivhvn84Z6JAxXIs1YBHUkKKR0Qm_YKegQIHRAB\">\n<li class=\"PZPZlf\" data-attrid=\"SGEListItem\"><strong>Squeaking<\/strong>:\u00a0A squeaking chain could be caused by a dry, dirty, or rusted chain, which can cause binding in the rollers.\u00a0It could also be caused by <strong>dirty or seized bearings<\/strong> in the derailleur jockey wheels or chain guide pulley.\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"_2-kVZ--sEcjn2roPyZSk6QE_52\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b k0Jjg fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Expand\" data-hveid=\"CC0QAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwivhvn84Z6JAxXIs1YBHUkKKR0Q3fYKegQILRAB\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\">\n<div class=\"kHtcsd\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"acn1Z Kwoiqd\">\n<div class=\"Kwoiqd\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"PZPZlf\" data-attrid=\"SGEListItem\"><strong>Rattling<\/strong>:\u00a0A rattling chain could be caused by a loose or excess chain that&#8217;s contacting the frame, also known as &#8220;chain slap&#8221;.\u00a0It could also be caused by a derailleur that&#8217;s out of adjustment.\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"_2-kVZ--sEcjn2roPyZSk6QE_54\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b k0Jjg fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Expand\" data-hveid=\"CDEQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwivhvn84Z6JAxXIs1YBHUkKKR0Q3fYKegQIMRAB\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\">\n<div class=\"kHtcsd\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"acn1Z Kwoiqd\">\n<div class=\"Kwoiqd\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"PZPZlf\" data-attrid=\"SGEListItem\"><strong>Grinding<\/strong>:\u00a0A grinding chain could be a sign of other problems with the bike.\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"_2-kVZ--sEcjn2roPyZSk6QE_48\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b k0Jjg fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc OJeuxf\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Expand\" data-hveid=\"CCgQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwivhvn84Z6JAxXIs1YBHUkKKR0Q3fYKegQIKBAB\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\">\n<div class=\"kHtcsd\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"acn1Z Kwoiqd\">\n<div class=\"Kwoiqd\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div class=\"rPeykc PZPZlf\" data-attrid=\"SGEParagraphFeedback\" data-hveid=\"CCIQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwivhvn84Z6JAxXIs1YBHUkKKR0Qo_EKegQIIhAB\">To reduce chain noise, you can<strong> try cleaning and lubricating the chain<\/strong>.\u00a0If that <strong>doesn&#8217;t work<\/strong>, you may need to do other drivetrain maintenance or <strong>replace the chain<\/strong>.\u00a0You can use a chain checker to help determine when it&#8217;s time to replace the chain.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-attrid=\"SGEParagraphFeedback\" data-hveid=\"CCIQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwivhvn84Z6JAxXIs1YBHUkKKR0Qo_EKegQIIhAB\">don;t wsh after chain lube<\/div>\n<div class=\"r2fjmd t0bRye\" data-hveid=\"CMQCEAU\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiMupmJ4J6JAxVj1jQHHUFCA-YQu04oAHoFCMQCEAU\">\n<div data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CMsCEAA\">\n<h3 data-attrid=\"SGEParagraphFeedback\" data-hveid=\"CCIQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwivhvn84Z6JAxXIs1YBHUkKKR0Qo_EKegQIIhAB\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_petrol_to_clean_motorcycle_chain\"><\/span>Can I use petrol to clean motorcycle chain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Petrol, destroy the o-rings in the chain by doing so, severely shortening the life of the chain.<\/p>\n<p><strong>petrol will entered in the 0 rings the chain and damage a little.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-23\" src=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/o-rings-the-chain.jpg\" alt=\"o rings of the chain\" width=\"1460\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/o-rings-the-chain.jpg 1460w, https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/o-rings-the-chain-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/o-rings-the-chain-1024x351.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/o-rings-the-chain-768x263.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1460px) 100vw, 1460px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CMsCEAA\">Preferred cleaning agent is Kerosene, this will not attack the &#8216;o&#8217; rings and is much less volatile<\/div>\n<div data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CMsCEAA\"><\/div>\n<div data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CMsCEAA\">w40 loop particles use lowpriced chain cleaner<\/div>\n<div data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CMsCEAA\"><\/div>\n<h3 data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CMsCEAA\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"O-Ring_vs_X-Ring_vs_%E2%80%9CNormal%E2%80%9D_Motorcycle_Chains_Whats_The_Difference\"><\/span>O-Ring vs X-Ring vs \u201cNormal\u201d Motorcycle Chains | What\u2019s The Difference?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/O-Ring-vs-X-Ring-vs-Normal-Motorcycle-Chains.jpg\" alt=\"O-Ring vs X-Ring vs Normal Motorcycle Chains\" width=\"686\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/O-Ring-vs-X-Ring-vs-Normal-Motorcycle-Chains.jpg 686w, https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/O-Ring-vs-X-Ring-vs-Normal-Motorcycle-Chains-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/p>\n<div data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CMsCEAA\">\n<ul>\n<li>Normal cheaper\u00a0 (need more frequnet cleaning and not lasts longer)<\/li>\n<li>o rings most common (upgraded by adding greese in seals buit in lube)<\/li>\n<li>high pressure water and harsh cleaning affect the seals broken and dry out greese , dirt in seize the link<\/li>\n<li>x rings for faster vehicles\u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/IK-U345WX2g?si=DoYrRbUEvu0mB2se\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">video,\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>racers worried 0 rings making contact inner outer plates caused friction sapping more horse power from rear wheel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-28\" src=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/O-Ring-vs-X-Ring-vs-Normal-Motorcycle-Chains.png\" alt=\"O-Ring vs X-Ring vs \u201cNormal\u201d Motorcycle Chains\" width=\"811\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/O-Ring-vs-X-Ring-vs-Normal-Motorcycle-Chains.png 811w, https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/O-Ring-vs-X-Ring-vs-Normal-Motorcycle-Chains-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/O-Ring-vs-X-Ring-vs-Normal-Motorcycle-Chains-768x349.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"style-scope ytd-watch-metadata\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Check_and_Adjust_Your_Motorcycle_Chain\"><\/span>How To Check and Adjust Your Motorcycle Chain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most of the bikes they have written on the bike. or check owner manual ex: tvs raider 125c chain slack length drive chain slackness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CMsCEAA\">Poor chain maintenance also affects mileage of the vehicle<\/div>\n<div data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CMsCEAA\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lose_chain_slack\"><\/span>Lose chain slack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>jumpout of sprocket bind up and chuck on the ground<\/li>\n<li>Sound<\/li>\n<li>Increase the driveline lash lost motion when <strong>torque changes direction *gear shifting*<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Excess slackness leads to <strong>higher fuel consumption<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tight_chain_slack\"><\/span>tight chain slack<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<ol>\n<li data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CMsCEAA\">too much tension between sprocket and chain wear out fast.<\/li>\n<li data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" data-hveid=\"CMsCEAA\">inhibit your suspension action<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mesure_the_slack_length_30-40MM\"><\/span>Mesure the slack length 30-40MM<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>for tvs raider 125cc The slackness of the drive chain should not exceed the limit <strong>(maximum 20 ~ 30 mm). from onwer manual\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tvsmotor.com\/customers\/-\/media\/Brand-Pages\/TVS-Raider\/TVS-Raider---Owners-Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>put the scale and middle, down the chain if its 40, and then up the chain id its 5<\/li>\n<li>then 40-5 = 35 is chain slack<\/li>\n<li>conver CM to into MM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>and tighs axle nuts both sides please do check a video.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-24\" src=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/chain-adjustment-motorcycle.jpg\" alt=\"chain adjustment motorcycle\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/chain-adjustment-motorcycle.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/chain-adjustment-motorcycle-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/chain-adjustment-motorcycle-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/in.rajuginni.com\/gear\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/10\/chain-adjustment-motorcycle-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" 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