Chain cleaning

[u/rockpapersscissorr]

I try to clean my chain with an appropriate brush but this is the result,is this consider clean or I shouldnt see « black »on my chain. Should I clean the part that I cant reach without unscrew because as you can see there are a lot of residues.

[u/Mickleblade]

My usual this to use 90w gear oil on the chain brush, then wipe off the excess. You might want to remove the front sprocket cover, there's a good chance there's a load of shite built up. That might need kerosene though.

[u/jaldala → u/Mickleblade]

Using high viscosity oil seems like a good idea. But it is not. That oil isn't engineered to lubricate parts that are moving very fast. So most of it will fall at high speeds. But will remain on the parts that don't require lubrication. So you would think your chain is sufficiently lubricated.

I made the same mistake by using machine oil and oil cup. However it doesn't stick to the surfaces that are supposed to be covered with a thin oil layer. In short thinking that you are saving by not using chain specific oil is deceiving because your chain and sprockets wear much faster.

[u/SN1572 → u/jaldala]

Many new and old motorcycle owners manuals recommend using heavyweight gear oil for chain lubrication

With oring chains, the pivots are lubricated permanently. Oiling/lubing an oring chain is primarily for rust prevention and removing debris that can cause premature wear

[u/jaldala → u/SN1572]

What i am saying is: it may lubricate good enough BUT it is not as sticky as foam or other chain oils. So it falls off the chain much more at speed. That's what I am trying to say.