How to clean the motorcycle chain
Cleaning the motorcycle chain is very important because this component of your vehicle, which always has to be greased, can accumulate excess fat at some points with the risk that it can not perform correctly and your safety is compromised. The chain is basically responsible for transmitting the rotation of the engine to the rear wheel. In we explain in detail how to clean the chain of the motorcycle .
You will need to:- degreasing cleaner
- lubricant
- gloves
- small brush
- cartons
- newspapers
- rags
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The most recommendable thing is that you do this operation to clean the motorcycle chain every 7, 000 kilometers, although you will have to do it more often in the event that you give your vehicle a very intense use. Oiling the chain, however, should be done more often, every 500 kilometers.
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During the cleaning, it is very possible that grease falls to the ground, so place the motorcycle on some thick cardboard that can absorb the fat or on newspaper papers in abundance. To avoid staining your skin, wear gloves and it is advisable to wear old clothes that you do not mind getting dirty.
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The first thing you will do to clean the chain of the bike is to eliminate the accumulations of grease from the chain. There are several ways to do it but the simplest thing is to buy a degreasing cleaning product in a specialized store. It's worth it for the results you'll get.
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To get the product to all corners, apply it from the rear wheel, making it turn while you apply it. Also, when you see that in some segment there is an exaggerated accumulation of fat, use a small brush to remove it, since it is possible that the cleaner alone is not enough to eliminate it.
Another alternative is to clean the chain with diesel and a brush. In this case, use a cloth to protect the rear wheel and prevent it from getting dirty.
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Once the chain is already clean, what you have to do is re- grease it, applying the lubricant also from the rear wheel, while turning. Use a cloth immediately if the product falls on the wheel.
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By doing this operation every 7, 000 kilometers, you can keep your bike chain clean and well greased so that it performs its function correctly. In addition, you can lengthen its useful life with the consequent economic savings.
