Motorcycle Chain Cleaning & Maintenance - CBR 250R
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- čas přidán 24. 09. 2014
- I’ll show you how I cleaned and lubricated my chain on my 2013 Honda CBR250RA, part of proper motorcycle chain maintenance.
Tools required: 10 mm wrench, a plastic hand brush, Kerosene, a spray bottle, chain lube, a roll of shop towels, and gloves.
The first step was to remove the chain guard that was bolted on to the swing arm by 4 10 mm bolts. I then sprayed kerosene on the entire length of the chain while spinning the rear tire. Then I scrubbed the chain using a plastic hand brush. Next, I wiped the chain down with these shop towels. I did a wipe and rinse several times until the chain was clean to my satisfaction.
I sprayed chain lubricant and made sure the entire chain was covered. This was also a good time to check and adjust my chain’s freeplay. If you have tips on chain cleaning, let me know in the comments section. Don’t forget to subscribe.
Filmed using Canon Vixia HF R300 and Canon EOS Rebel T3i.
Product links:
Bike stands: amzn.to/2259sRm
The best chain maintenance job I have ever seen. Wow.
Great video! Thanks for sharing. I've had good luck with Maxima chain cleaner and chain wax. Cleaner works fantastic. I just followed the instructions on the can. Sprayed on, let sit, scrubbed with standard 3-sided motorcycle chain brush and rinsed with water. I speed up the drying process by using leaf blower pointed right at chain while turning chain. After dry, I applied chain wax per instructions. I did not remove chain guard on my CBR250R and still had plenty of access. I'd highly recommend cleaning outside with plenty of ventilation and away from garage door opening. The cleaner has super strong fumes. And since chain cleaner cleans off with water, I'd recommend staging close to a hose bibb and an area that can receive the waste water.
Great video ! came here for the oil change and now checking the chains! u win another subs! thank you BrownBrady!
love your videos man keep them up!
Love the video! Very well explained and super helpful!!
There is many chain cleaning videos here, nice to watch a video put together (filming,editing,soundtrack)very well done
this guy deserves more subs.
In the "old days" before the advent of "o" ring chains, I used to have several chains with master links (we seem to have gotten away from master links) I would take the new chain and link it to the old chain and pull it through and reconnect it. The "old dirty chain" I mounted a BBQ rotisserie motor with a front sprocket welded to it on the garage wall and allowed the chain to rotate through a mix of gear oil and motor oil for a day and it got squeeky clean and lubed. I would then stand out in the yard and fling the chain in a circle to remove a good deal of the excess before wiping it down. This surely would well lube all the pins and links which you cannot do today. By the way, I just bought a second CBR Halloween day that is the same color as yours
Awesome video, abit hard to search but thanks alot
Good explanation , Thank you!
Thank you, an awesome vlog.
I liked your videos. You've just earned another subscriber :)
+Mhinukawa Awesome. Thanks for the sub.
Wow beautifully explained
AJAY CHANDRASHEKHAR Thanks for watching and for your comment.
very good
very cool 👍👍
very good and well made video man.
+theguy1991 Thanks!
Awesome video......cheers....ride safe....
+Vaibhav Halgekar Thanks!
Where do you find background music like this? Love it!
Hey, that's pretty good.
excellent video
Thanks, Steve.
very good and detailed video sir i have also seen ur oil changing video for cbr 250r
please also show us how to change and flush out the cooling oil for cbr 250r and for how many kilometres it should be changed??????????
Great video thanks a lot !
+El_Evangelista You bet! Thanks for watchin!
Try DuPont Chain-Saver cleans chain and leaves a waxy coating so chain does not get dirty ...cheapest at Lowes hardware
DuPont Chain-Saver with Teflon Fluoropolymer is a patented self-cleaning, dry-wax lubricant that is safe on rubbers, plastics and O-rings. Wax film works to repel dirt, dust, paper, grass and other contaminates. Helps chains last up to 5 times longer. Formulated with Teflon for longer lubricant life, enhanced wear protection, better high and low temperature range and increased resistance to water. Lubricant withstands up to 300°F. Best for lubricating motorcycle O-ring chains, industrial chains, cables, conveyors and even general purpose items like hinges and sliding doors.
Instead of that hand brush get a Tirox Brush from Amazon... makes chain cleaning sooooo much simpler. O, and give the Dupont Chain Lube w/ Teflon a try next time too. It dries almost clear, is non-fling, and is very easy to control the spray as you apply it (you can pick it up on Amazon too). Just my $.02. As always, Thanks for the vids!!!
Very good video.
You may also consider the use of an anti seize grease ( copper slip) when replacing the chain guard bolts as this will allow you to use a conventional spanner next time you lubricate, avoiding damage of the hexagon head. This could also avoid the possibility of having to drill out the bolt, should you be unfortunate enough for it to corrode in the thread solid.
Heyy nice video👍. Which paddock stand did you use? Does it interfere with the stock exhaust?
Nice
Nice video and great work. But be careful. If carocene drop into main shaft baring. This will be damage and become noisy.
how do you maintain front inner sprocket ? the acquire alot of grease in the chain guard.
Use hard toothbrush for such.. works too good as it can reach in tight parts also
Are those the same used shop towels that you used to clean the chain in the 1st place? If they are then perhaps it might be a good idea to use you gloves when wiping down your chain guard assembly after you finished cleaning the chain. I mention this because perhaps your used shop towels will have kerosene on them.
after tensioning my chain i started to hear a loud clicking noise near the left bottom rear like somthing jumping. What could that be?
thanks buddy .
upload some more video ....
Alish Patel You're welcome and yes, there will be more videos coming soon so please subscribe.
Hey, what rear stand are you using? Im looking to buy one for my 250
doesnt kerosene damage the o rings provided in the open chain??
what happen if cerosene contact with velg paint & velg list / sticker ??
can i ask what is the spay thing liquid one? sorry i don't know anything about it , so can you tell me the name of the stuffs that you using on video. i want to buy the stuff to clean my bike
how to make the chain tight. need chain adjustment details.
My chain was recently lubricanted but the rear wheel still squeaks, would I have to take off the tyre and lube the bearings? I only have the basic at home tools to solve this problem though.
What stands are you using?
I am an owner of CBR250, and I find it hard to install the chain guard bolt behind the left foot peg. I have to remove the left foot peg to install the bolt. Does it happen on yours?
Good video, I will miss having something snarky to say.
I did it in a lazy way. without remove the guard. just spray the lubricant on the chain.
BTW, thumb up for your video.
Yeong Fong Low Thanks! And I know a few people who don't remove the chain guard so it's cool.
I have the same bike and I am Canadian!
Супер хорошо.
Thank you. That was very informative.
BTW, what tyres are those on the bike. (specs pls) :)
+Prasad KTM IRC Road Winner Tires. Front: 110/70-17 radial; Rear: 140/70-17 radial.
I have Cbr 250r with Abs ... after riding my bike I noticed that the chain was very close to the rear tyre and they are in contact everytime i ride my bike .. what could be the possible reason for this ?
+Shubham Chauhan It's possible that your rear tire is not in alignment. Take a look at the tire from the rear at a low angle. Does it look like it's turned to the left? Use a tape measure and measure the distance from both sides of the rear bolt to the swing arm mount. They should both be equal.
Hey man! Love your videos. I have a 2012 CBR 250R and have been looking for a rear wheel stand. Can you send me to the site you got yours? Also, I noticed you have things sticking out that catch the stand and hold it in place. Are those already on the bike or did you buy them? Thanks in advance BrownBrady! :) Ride safe my brother
+aksel joy The bike stand I use is this one: amzn.to/2259sRm
What stand is that?!? Like the rubber mat as well have a cbr500r
+Justin Rosenson That bike stand is this one: amzn.to/2259sRm
i think it was a bad idea scrubbing off the chain guard with the used shop towels, those chemicals could slowly start weakening and staining your chain guard, why not just wipe with soap and water?
+kosemk I hadn't thought about that. Laziness I guess. :)
hey brady, another question
just recently i've cleaned and lubed my bike chain but all the grime and dirt got sprayed on my wheels and other backwheel components, how do you suggest keeping things clean? especially after washing your motorcycle?
+kosemk There really is nothing you can do but to accept all bikes will get dirty eventually. The rate will depend on how dirty your environment is.
kosemk be4 you washing the bike get some grab rap wrap a round the chain , after wash take it off , and when you lubricant the bike chain stand behind the back wheelchain poit the nostrils of the spray can at the chain same time spin the wheel till you done , this way your bike always looking clean 😃😎
is that chain guard necessary or can you do without?
Jonathan Garabedian it stops rocks and dirt from flicking up into it and it blocks your pants or shoe laces from getting stuck in the chain. i don't even have to tell you how bad it would be if your pants got stuck! XD
Nice video, check out the new Moto Chain-Mate Kit. Perfect for Motorcycle Chain Cleaning and Lubrication, works fantastic!
Is Kerosene rust the chain..?
+vicky vic No, it shouldn't.
i accidently oversprayed the lube on my wheels first time I ever done this. just don't... sketchy AF
How often do you clean it ?
Slash Axel I haven't cleaned it in 10 months. But I haven't ridden in rain or muddy roads since I cleaned it.
BrownBrady okay..Thanks
Slash Axel No problem.Thanks for watching.
Every 500 miles you should lubricate your chain. And every 1500 miles you should do what the OP did on this video. Fully CLEAN, and then lubricate the chain.
why have you got a cbr125 and a cbr250? it sounds pointless
Wrong. You have to spray some grease not just in the inside but in the "outsides" as well, as long as you've intensively cleaned the chain as you did. And after that, you go for a short ride for the joints to dilate - and then is when you do what you did in the beggining with the lube.
Want some easy good de-rusting lub NO JOKE USE BACON GREASE It will WORK all you do is put it on the chain and mix it in nice and good then spin the wheel for 15mins after that clean it and reapply
Grease Ninja..i know its a gimmicky tool, but hey, only $15 and does the job well.
the CBR needs a exhaust change, air filter n a ecu tune, it will keep u happy for a bit :), until u plan to switch to a 600cc supersports xD
+Howler Honda How do you ECU tune?
+aksel joy bazzaz or powertronics ecu box and u need a laptop with the software for tuning, unlike traditional tuning with carb orators.
+aksel joy bazzaz or powertronics ecu box and u need a laptop with the software for tuning, unlike traditional tuning with carb orators.
hmmm, I am interested. I have a 2012cbr 250r. Would it work for that? and what air filter would you reccomend?
+aksel joy yes it will work for any bike with fuel injection.As for air filters I'd suggest k&n performance air filter and for CBR 250 its model number HA-2511 also do check BMC airfilter. Also before u ecu tune also change your full exhaust system.
Where. the hell. ARE YOUR NEW VIDEOS?!?!?!?!
+MotoTherapy haha... sorry bro, I've been so busy (and lazy) lately. I'll put one together soon though.
+BrownBrady what is the cost of the rear paddock stand which u r using
The cbr250made ln china yas or no
Ahmed Abd no made in Thailand
Rather than you can use a old toothbrush
dont use kerosine.. its damge chai.
please dont use kerosene or diesel ,it will enter the wheel bearing and destroy lubrication inside the bearing ! just use tooth brushes to clean for 10 minutes and apply the chain lube !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kerosene is fine to use. It even recommends it in the owners manual. I wouldn't use diesel or petrol though as they are a bit strong and could erode seals.
i dont even own a bike
A SLOPE IS MORE LEVEL ?????? HA HA HA HA
Alan Cooper Lol. Thanks for watching.
So much fail.
phatrides222000 lol we Canadians swear but then apologize for it but yeah we kinda get mad too! XD