Motorcycle & motocross maintenance – Performance & longevity optimization
Maintaining your motorcycle or motocross chain is essential to ensure performance, safety, and longevity. Here's a complete and professional guide to properly lubricating your chain.
Why is it essential to grease your motorcycle chain?
• Reduced wear and tear
• Performance improvement
• Corrosion prevention
• Enhanced security
When should you grease your chain?
Road motorcycle
• Every 500 to 700 km
• After a journey in the rain
• After washing
Motocross / Enduro
• After each outing
• After a high-pressure wash
• As soon as the chain appears dry or dusty
Which product should I use?
• Road chain spray – Sticky formula, perfect for fast motorcycles.
• Off-road chain spray – Less sticky, ideal for motocross and enduro.
• White grease – Very good performance in dry weather.
Tip: Always use a product compatible with O-Ring, X-Ring or Z-Ring.
How to lubricate your motorcycle chain: the steps
1. Place the motorcycle on a workshop stand.
2. Clean the chain with a brush and a suitable product.
3. Turn the wheel by hand (never with the engine running).
4. Apply the lubricant to the inside of the chain.
5. Let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
Mistakes to avoid
• Lubricating a dirty chain
• Use WD-40 as a lubricant
• Grease just before riding
• Only grease the outside
• Too much grease
To conclude
Regular and proper lubrication helps to extend the life of the chain kit, improve performance and ensure safe motorcycle or motocross riding.