How do you guys clean & lube your chains?

[WheelieMan4]

I was just wondering how you guys all do it. I wanna see if there is a better way then what I'm doing.

Like what to clean it with and where exactly you lube it at..Center of chain and the sides?

I know, I sound stupid...lol, but just wanna make sure that I take care of my new chain.

[Hammer trx450r]

take chain off and clean it with wd-40 and a brush, then add a good chain wax. Wax the chain after every ride when chain is hot. you want to spray from the middle getting both side rails from the middle not side.

[MO-EX-RIDER]

grunge brush does wonders and i prefer bel-ray lube on sides and middle after 5min ride down the street

[rlplive]

I use some greased lightning and a copper brush, then hose it off dry it then ride it up the street, then add some pj1 to the center of the chain

[rooster300ex]

Since I use non o-ring chains when I wash my quad I just swipe the powerwasher across it real good, then I lube it up after it dries.

[WheelieMan4]

So could I use the pressure washer on my new chain? Its an X-ring chain?? Thanks

[brapbrap13]

power wash, wire bursh, power wash lube.

[TRXNIGHTRIDER]

i heard that ur not suppose to use a powerwasher or a wire brush on an o-ring chain. i always use a powerwasher to clean mine tho.

[rooster300ex]

Originally posted by WheelieMan4
So could I use the pressure washer on my new chain? Its an X-ring chain?? Thanks



Naw I wouldn't use a powerwasher to clean an X-ring chain. I would take the chain off and spray it with something that breaks up oil&grim and then wash it out with the water hose and then let it dry and lube it up real good with your favorite chain lube.

[bwamos]

Agree..

powerwasher only on non-ring chains.

Using a powerwasher on the x-ring chain will force water past the x-ring and trap it in there. Not really a good thing.. lol.

I like a little degreaser and an old toothbrush (wont tear up the rubber), then rinse it with a hose. Just let the water pour, dont use a sprayer, or thumb it.

Let it dry then re-lube it. I use PJ-1. 3in1 if I'm headed to the dunes. Don't want sand sticking to it.