Chain maintenance is commonly known as "chain washing". In fact, the chain is almost a motorcycle component exclusively for stick bikes. As an important part that transfers power from the engine to the tires, its importance can be said to be equal to that of the tires. However, compared to suspension, brake and other components, the chain is located in an inconspicuous position, and it has no attractive appearance and modification methods, so some riders often ignore its existence.

However, the maintenance of the chain is very important. If it is neglected, it will break at any time during driving, making the condition of the rider very dangerous. This time Helmet King will learn more practical knowledge about chains for you, and help you increase your chains more mileage.

Why should you maintain your chain?

In fact, when using a car in general, the chain is easy to be stained with private dirt on the road, and it will start to affect the function of the chain if it accumulates over time. In addition, if you drive on a rainy day, the lubricating oil originally attached to the chain will be continuously washed by the rain, and the chain will lose its oiliness, and it will easily rust when it is stained with rain, which will affect the life of the product. Once the chain is rusted, it will also damage the tail buds that drive the chain. The chain costs thousands of yuan, plus the cost of changing the chain and the tail bud, how can it be done if it is not maintained properly?

How often should I service my chain?

Many people will ask how many kilometers should be driven to maintain the chain? Although there are many instructions in the user manual of the motorcycle, everyone has different usage habits, and the road sections each person rides every day are very different. Instead of determining the maintenance time based on the mileage, it is recommended to maintain it when necessary . The easiest thing is to use your eyes to see if your chain is dry; in addition, when raising the rear wheel with a lifting frame, if there is an abnormal sound when turning the rear wheel by hand, then the chain must be maintained.

How to Maintain a Chain

Many people in the market will use water and a toothbrush to clean, but some oil stains are very tenacious, and may even become more dirty with washing. Helmet King suggests that there are six major steps to maintain the chain:

1. First remove the chain cover and cover the back tie. The reason for covering the back tie is that chain oil will damage the surface of the back tie. Covering it first will not damage the tie.

2. Spray on the chain cleaner and wait 15 minutes for the cleaner to dissolve stubborn oil stains.

3. Use a chain sweep to clean the chain and tail buds, and sweep away the oil stains and sand on them.

4. Spray the chain cleaner again and wipe the chain with a towel.

5. Spray the chain with chain oil. Be careful not to get the back tie and pressure when spraying.

6. Carefully pay attention to whether there is any oil on other places, and gently wipe off the oil.

If you don’t have your favorite maintenance products, Helmet King suggests that you can use WURTH’s chain cleaning set, plus KITACO Japanese chain sweeper to clean the chain. WURTH’s chain cleaning set can easily help you dissolve stubborn oil stains, and the smell is pleasant; and KITACO chain sweeper It is a well-known brand in Japan, suitable for chains of different sizes, very convenient.

Chain recommendation

The chain seems to have a simple structure, but in fact, the precise process is not simple to make the chain transmission efficient and durable. If a low-quality chain is used, it will not only reduce the output horsepower of the motorcycle and require frequent replacement of the chain, but also damage the gears. The life of the disc may even break during driving, causing a catastrophe, so it must not be ignored.

RK XW-RING series oil seal chain

Because of the importance of the chain, a high-quality chain should be selected before maintenance. Helmet King recommends the Japanese RK chain, which is definitely one of the best brands on the market. RK XW-RING series oil seal chain is a high-end product line produced by RK. The durability is the highest among RK products, and it can support up to 1000c.c. The bright red color will make your car look more stylish. Helmet King also provides installation services. Welcome to make an appointment and inquire.

EK 3D series oil seal chain

For Japanese oil seal chains, besides RK, it is EK! Its 3D series is the highest-end product line of the brand. It is designed with low loss and high oil storage, hollowed-out and lightweight forged links, and excellent tensile strength. It is a Japanese brand with an excellent reputation, and EK has a unique design in that the inner chain plate has a hollow design. In addition to lightweight, it also has the function of sewage discharge, which fully reflects the carefulness of Japanese products. If the budget is sufficient, EK's 3D chain is a very good choice.

CR-1 Miracle Cleaning Cloth

If you want to clean the chain easily, you can actually use CR-1 Magic Cleaning Cloth. This cloth can clean the dirt on the chain with just one swipe. Except for the left chain, other places that are easily dirty, such as the wheel frame and fender can be used. Even stubborn oil stains can be easily wiped off. The most important thing is that the dirt on this cleaning cloth can be removed by simply rinsing it with clean water, because the magic cleaning cloth is made of special fabric, which makes it less likely to be stained with long-lasting oil stains, which is absolutely environmentally friendly and practical.