Which Chain Cleaner is Best? Comparison Test

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  • čas přidán 11. 03. 2019
  • Ryan goes deep into the dizzying world of motorcycle chain cleaners, talking about lubrication, rubber, penetration and...er, I think it's better if you just watch the video.
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    WD-40 Multi-Purpose Lubricant - frt9.co/m2lew9
    Simple Green Cleaner & Degreaser - frt9.co/90ah8e
    Oxford Mint Chain Cleaner - frt9.co/ln074l
    Motorex Chain Clean - frt9.co/swo4rm
    iPone Chain Cleaner Spray - frt9.co/a1gn0b
    Muc-Off Chain Cleaner - frt9.co/dvy0cj
    Maxima Chain Cleaner - frt9.co/nt6i4x
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  • @euph31
    @euph31 Před 5 lety +1415

    Man, if I ever get a motorcycle I’ll have such a wealth of knowledge. Until then, I’m just a guy with no bike watching this channel.

    • @finlays3minutedebate
      @finlays3minutedebate Před 5 lety +52

      Don't worry dude, you'll get there

    • @anderslolle2147
      @anderslolle2147 Před 5 lety +31

      Yeah, there is a big family out there, ready to wellcome you my dude 👍

    • @redeyedfreaks
      @redeyedfreaks Před 5 lety +27

      Then you enter the, I have a motorcycle but insurance is trying to rob me, camp. Lol

    • @juanp7021
      @juanp7021 Před 5 lety +4

      Make it two

    • @breakwood8531
      @breakwood8531 Před 5 lety +2

      ACL9000 don’t forget ramp or trailer then mechanical hoping it pass without extra cost and finally taxes. I just been through it and I wish I would saw your message before I bought a R3, because it’s important knowing about the extra money and insurances won’t give ya a break unless you have the course. Thanks.

  • @nicholasspinicelli2911
    @nicholasspinicelli2911 Před 5 lety +2290

    Seriously this is the most informative and valuable motorcycle info source available anywhere. Thank you for all you do guys, can't wait for the chain lube video!

    • @pbassred
      @pbassred Před 5 lety +12

      Agreed. The cycling community is all over this, but they don't have o-rings to deal with. Motorbike chains are higher tension so most cycle chain cleaning tools won't work. and unlike cycles. a jammed chain could send you down the road at horrifying speeds, so it more important to do a good job.

    • @ncgsc
      @ncgsc Před 5 lety

      Agree

    • @robbessell5704
      @robbessell5704 Před 5 lety

      Here here. such a great deal of thought goes into this

    • @ULTRAVISTA.
      @ULTRAVISTA. Před 5 lety +2

      Besides Forty Times Around of course!

    • @naanon9427
      @naanon9427 Před 5 lety +2

      B.S. tests to sell chain lube products backed up by the thumbs up posts of people working in the motorcycle industry and suckers who believe them.

  • @subhrajitghosh666
    @subhrajitghosh666 Před 4 lety +724

    Responsible adults have great concern for the integrity of their rubber.

  • @warbuzzard7167
    @warbuzzard7167 Před 2 lety +184

    I cannot believe the amount of incredible preparation and forethought that went into this production. Your testing methodologies are simple, elegant and appropriate. Great job, Ryan!

  • @Majesenmoto
    @Majesenmoto Před 5 lety +608

    And this, my friends, is the most useful video of 2019. Period.

  • @Lancaster604
    @Lancaster604 Před 5 lety +479

    No more he say she say with cleaners and chemicals. Fortnine bringing objective science based tests.
    Game changer!
    *Adding Ipone to my shopping cart~
    *Waiting for lube vid~

    • @acopernic
      @acopernic Před 5 lety +2

      Tout pareil. Quand on a un conseil de pro on joue pas les apprentis mécaniciens.

    • @ben.justben5597
      @ben.justben5597 Před 5 lety

      Yep c'est en plein ça

    • @skidooboy8977
      @skidooboy8977 Před 5 lety +7

      there's a joke somewhere in there about lube and videos..........

    • @wheeltrouble
      @wheeltrouble Před 5 lety +11

      Can't wait to see which lube is safe for all my rubbers!

    • @srenblackgaard9982
      @srenblackgaard9982 Před 5 lety +13

      Great video, but one thing I feel should be mentioned: WD-40 (or "Water Displacement, 40th Formula") is not a lubricant, despite containing some (VERY thin) mineral oil. It is not a cleaner, though it contains some solvent. It is not a penetrating oil. No, as perhaps the most misused aerosol in everyone's toolbox, it is a crude rust inhibitor originally created for thin-walled missile fuel tanks. Please people, do not think your chain is cleaned and lubricated with WD-40 (or that it's doing much to free up rusty nuts). Use the right tool.

  • @lakshmans770
    @lakshmans770 Před 5 lety +128

    "I expect the oil of Switzerland to occupy a neutral place in our contest" - hahahah! Ryan's sense of humor is great!

  • @bennettsbikesocial
    @bennettsbikesocial Před 4 lety +167

    Brilliant point regarding a cleaner washing past the O-rings! I originally did that long soak video after seeing a much shorter test by Motorcyclist Magazine (looking back on our old videos is never a good idea - how did I think that audio was okay?!). I've unlisted it now, as while products like WD-40 won't damage an O-ring, I certainly wouldn't recommend cleaning a chain with something that's predominantly solvent, and has such good penetrative qualities.
    I'm working on lube and cleaner tests at the moment - I did scrap the plans after seeing yours, but have picked it up again as I'll be focussing more on products available in the UK. As always, top work! Cheers, John Milbank

    • @azeemkhan2534
      @azeemkhan2534 Před 2 lety

      Nvm nvm nun km name nun km Mk name hmm?!!nn

    • @Theriion
      @Theriion Před 2 lety +1

      John, any chance you could share the link for your video pls?

    • @bennettsbikesocial
      @bennettsbikesocial Před 2 lety

      @@Theriion czcams.com/video/noshjM5CDas/video.html

    • @conradsimas2191
      @conradsimas2191 Před 2 lety

      Would love to see normal motorcycle cleaners in there like S100 and Fenwick's!! It is quite convenient to use the same cleaner and wash chain at same time.

    • @bennettsbikesocial
      @bennettsbikesocial Před 2 lety

      @@conradsimas2191 In that case, here you go. A FULL test of 69 cleaners... czcams.com/video/9NsFLPDgFqA/video.html Cheers, John

  • @alfstewart2082
    @alfstewart2082 Před 5 lety +345

    Still the best bike channel on YT👍 also Ryan rocks👊

    • @ncgsc
      @ncgsc Před 5 lety +5

      This guy needs a million + subscribers. Definitely UNDERRATED

    • @pauldavison2116
      @pauldavison2116 Před 5 lety +2

      Do not praise him too much or he will not be able to find a helmet to fit! ;-)

  • @kacperk886
    @kacperk886 Před 5 lety +532

    Before the video: I hope the chain cleaner I bought isn't awful.
    After the video: Dammit.

    • @thursdayfan
      @thursdayfan Před 5 lety +19

      Same thought here... I usually use Motorex and in a pinch, Motul (since it's available at the dealership right by me)

    • @NERDCoGaming
      @NERDCoGaming Před 5 lety +13

      I done fucked up..

    • @unboxingmaniac5050
      @unboxingmaniac5050 Před 5 lety +19

      I use motul on my o ring chain.. holy shit

    • @gavinkerber7165
      @gavinkerber7165 Před 5 lety +7

      I use Maxima... time to change I guess haha

    • @akiwiincanada
      @akiwiincanada Před 5 lety +14

      I always used kerosene, and I'm just about to replace my chain ... I won't be using it on the new one!

  • @Bolensgoldrush
    @Bolensgoldrush Před 2 lety +47

    Videos like this are incredible. In under 10 minutes Ryan:
    - Compared a multitude of chain cleaners using various tests
    - Demonstrated proper chain-cleaning methods
    - Gave a crash-course on the innerworkings of a chain
    - Kept us entertained

    • @pooljunki1
      @pooljunki1 Před 4 měsíci

      but he used wd40 not wd40 chain degreaser.

  • @keithmays5392
    @keithmays5392 Před 2 lety +239

    Interesting since I've used Motul products for years and had a chain last for 30k miles easily. I think the most important thing is that you clean and lube it regularly. Also keep the chain adjusted.

    • @TheWobbinator1
      @TheWobbinator1 Před 2 lety +25

      As long as you lube your chain after cleaning it, a cleaner slipping past the O-Ring itself isn't going to harm the chain. O-rings don't create a vacuum seal so as long as the cleaner isn't degrading the rings themselves, you're in good shape. I love motul chain cleaner and their lubricant is right up there with pj1 blue label for me.

    • @QrisuMies
      @QrisuMies Před 2 lety +15

      I was scared that i'll ruin my chains, but this clears it up. Thank you.

    • @VarunBhargavan
      @VarunBhargavan Před 2 lety +15

      @@TheWobbinator1 Isn't it a problem if the cleaner leak past the o-ring, dissolve the grease inside and leak out, taking the grease with it? What we need to know is if this scenario is possible. If not, the cleaner leaking in shouldn't raise any issues.

    • @thagingerninjer5391
      @thagingerninjer5391 Před rokem +9

      I think it's important to find out if orings we're lubed before they were tightened, because if they weren't, it's very possible that the orings tore, skewing results.

    • @oktayx189
      @oktayx189 Před rokem +4

      Also the chain is like 100 bucks :) A few thousand miles hardly matters.

  • @0235681956
    @0235681956 Před 5 lety +397

    I didn't expect the balloon to burst. Shit got serious after that.

    • @kopial
      @kopial Před 5 lety +25

      I find this test misleading. Rubber o-rings are not made from the same material as a balloon. These rings need to withstand extreme temperatures (heat from the chain itself & winter cold) as well as abrasion... definitely not a balloon material, maybe vulcanized or synthetic rubber.

    • @SmartMass
      @SmartMass Před 5 lety +18

      @@kopial please see 6:39

    • @olenilsen4660
      @olenilsen4660 Před 5 lety +35

      ...Which is probably why they also did the test with proper O-rings...

    • @kopial
      @kopial Před 5 lety +3

      @@SmartMass i know... that's why I say misleading as it includes an inaccurate test among the good tests they did.

    • @haiducchu
      @haiducchu Před 5 lety +5

      It's great to see that I can pop balloons with chain cleaner

  • @JK-qj9qp
    @JK-qj9qp Před 5 lety +70

    Meanwhile the motorcycle community and people I used to ride with thought I was stupid for using simple green so they used motul and motorex instead. Thanks for the great content as always Fortnine.

    • @Wolham
      @Wolham Před 5 lety +7

      Yeah I'm putting my motul cleaner in the bin after seeing this.

    • @BillyJoe1305
      @BillyJoe1305 Před 5 lety +5

      I've always been a Simple Green & any oil guy. Of course I also avoid sealed chains on purpose.

    • @URCAcZe
      @URCAcZe Před 5 lety +9

      @@Wolham I feel like doing the same * crying in the corner with a box full of Motul chain cleaner and lube *

    • @deathwish8339
      @deathwish8339 Před 5 lety +1

      @@BillyJoe1305 because you hate paying 5× the price of a non-sealed chain for 10× or more longevity?

    • @BillyJoe1305
      @BillyJoe1305 Před 5 lety +2

      @@deathwish8339 my experience isn't that I get 10x longevity, I'm pretty diligent about keeping my chain lubed. Squirt some slippery gunk on it every other day and it lasts about 3/4 the time. Last time I bought one it was half price, not a fifth though. You pricing bicycle chains or something?
      I'll probably have to change my tune soon though, I'm looking at aluminum sprockets. I'll need a modern chain then.

  • @kino266
    @kino266 Před 4 lety +15

    Your videos are truly the best, the way you test things and the production quality are out of this world ryan. Keep it going, the motorcycle community loves you !

  • @SQUAD012
    @SQUAD012 Před 3 lety +1

    I like how thorough he is with the experiment and simple enough to understand and it's not even that long of a video. Cool & informative.

  • @rewerts85
    @rewerts85 Před 5 lety +124

    Can't get enough of these videos.

  • @killllllllllllllerrr
    @killllllllllllllerrr Před 5 lety +10

    Seriously, never stop making these videos. I am happy to wait 2/3 weeks for an upload of such quality.

  • @burnhamwallace1744
    @burnhamwallace1744 Před 4 lety +3

    Ryan you are the hardest working guy in the Moto CZcams world, the lube and cleaning test for chain products was very well done. I learned more than I thought possible, Thanks to my favorite Canadian on two wheels.

  • @georgempouk
    @georgempouk Před 3 lety +46

    Ari did a test like that in the mc garage and found the same results. Hurray for experimenting!

  • @motorpsych
    @motorpsych Před 5 lety +7

    This is where logic surpasses emotion. I LOVE bikes with all my heart, but I buy with my head. This review is orders of magnitude more informative than any other I have seen. And some of the innuendo is just delicious! You are the best , Ryan. Respect and fame become you.

  • @tw1nair
    @tw1nair Před 5 lety +5

    This is how you conduct proper testing!
    Well done, love your videos.

  • @TechNinjaPro
    @TechNinjaPro Před 4 lety +8

    I just bought my first motorcycle. Thank you for guiding me through this new life with these amazing videos

  • @aarongood5496
    @aarongood5496 Před 4 lety +2

    The editing quality and humor of this channel is amazing!

  • @SomeDudeOnline
    @SomeDudeOnline Před 5 lety +32

    WD-40 makes a chain cleaner specific product and it’s far more effective than regular wd-40. It comes out in a jet and foams on contact. It’s what I’m currently using, seems to work well but it would’ve been cool to see it in this vid.

    • @innocuousmerchant8766
      @innocuousmerchant8766 Před 8 měsíci +2

      penrite in Australia is fairly similar, foams up and removes heaps of shit right immediately.

  • @BuluBiker
    @BuluBiker Před 5 lety +116

    Lovely... So nicely explained

    • @rudraprasad5022
      @rudraprasad5022 Před 3 lety +1

      Bhai mobil pakeiki kama chaleidie mu😀

    • @devasishrout6570
      @devasishrout6570 Před 3 lety +3

      Love you bulu bhai

    • @anand2331
      @anand2331 Před 3 lety

      boring

    • @nycscribe538
      @nycscribe538 Před 3 lety

      Bulu bhai aap yaha?

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      @Praise___YaH Před 3 lety

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  • @rodrigotorres480
    @rodrigotorres480 Před 4 lety

    The best video ever done about this subject, never saw one with such range of tests... Congrats!

  • @nickx8411
    @nickx8411 Před 4 lety +10

    23k miles on stock chain, SUZ DR650 unmodified. Mostly commuting, occasional sandy trail rides. Cleaned every 600 miles (or after each sand ride, whichever came first) with kerosene, lubed with Maxima Chain Wax. I really can't argue with that kind of longevity. However, I might convert to Simple Green after seeing this vid. Thanks for all you do.

  • @madcockney
    @madcockney Před 5 lety +86

    You have to be careful when testing on balloons, not just because they will explode, but because of the rubber composition. Other than specialist balloons, most that you buy at your local store, etc are made from natural latex. The chain's X and O rings are made from Nitrile. Nitrile can be of many different compositions depending on what it is to be used for therefore it is highly likely that Kerosene will have no affect on those Nitrile O and X ring seals. (In fact one of the reasons that Nitrile is generally used in industry, etc, is its resistance to oils and fuels.) Suzuki used O ring chains, originally made by DID but not sure if they still are, and were recommending cleaning the chain with Kerosene and probably still are. So unless the balloon was made of Nitrile then that part of the test was a fail, though funny.

    • @helderduarte213
      @helderduarte213 Před rokem +6

      That is why he made the test with the orings.

    • @madcockney
      @madcockney Před rokem +2

      @@helderduarte213 That's pretty obvious, isn't it?

    • @themikevlad
      @themikevlad Před rokem +5

      the leak / seal test was also poor as the bottom of the surface wasn't supported. But fun to watch :))

    • @syafiqsyazwan9871
      @syafiqsyazwan9871 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Can i use diesel to clean my O-ring chain?

    • @theclinger
      @theclinger Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@syafiqsyazwan9871 Similar to using kero.

  • @katdareaniket
    @katdareaniket Před 5 lety +5

    This is insanely well done... Awesome work guys

  • @Craxyman999
    @Craxyman999 Před 4 lety

    Yo honestly man.. you have a amazing channel! Iv been watching your videos the past few weeks learning all I can about motorcycle gear, safety, etc. All awesome videos. Keep up the great work!

  • @ZsKom92
    @ZsKom92 Před 5 lety +1

    This comparison had it coming since ages, thank you Ryan! F9 is the best moto source on YT

  • @HeroRR
    @HeroRR Před 5 lety +67

    Awesome video! Thank you for this priceless information!

    • @Radioactive_Slime
      @Radioactive_Slime Před 5 lety +3

      Holy cow... It’s HeroRR! This is like going to the MotoGP and there’s Rossi sitting in front of you.
      Oh, and yeah, great video Ryan. I had already settled on Ipone after trying different cleaners over the years; now I know why. Great stuff. The video I mean. You to HeroRR.

    • @Tuukkis
      @Tuukkis Před 5 lety +2

      @@Radioactive_Slime dude, herorr is no doubt, a great guy. But if one makes YT videos, he is no god. No one is.

  • @TheExplosionboom
    @TheExplosionboom Před 5 lety +3

    Hats off to Ryan and the guys at FortNine for making this! Great info, expertly done. looking forward to the next one on chain lube.

  • @izmael_kneafcy
    @izmael_kneafcy Před rokem +2

    I have had good results using Muc Off. It may not perform the best on the cleaning score, but I like that it doesn’t penetrate the seals and is highly available where I live. Great review!!

  • @leosmilesu2
    @leosmilesu2 Před 4 lety

    This video is both entertaining and very informative. Can't believe I watched it twice.
    Best video of it's category 👌 by far.
    Thank you guys

  • @correawest
    @correawest Před 5 lety +8

    This channel is bringing its “A” game to the field! Love the work put into this topic and the science behind it!

  • @Ozzy62863
    @Ozzy62863 Před 5 lety +7

    Wow I’ve been using maxima for years and works great. Interesting. Great video as always!

  • @nathanielnolt3518
    @nathanielnolt3518 Před 5 lety +8

    This is one of the best consumer product tests I've ever seen in the motorcycle world--the only competition being your chain lube test. Unfortunately, we basically can't get Ipone in the states. So simple green + my 360 degree brush it is for me...

  • @limitless1692
    @limitless1692 Před 4 lety

    This video took a huge amount of time and effort to be made
    Thank you man!

  • @steve5825
    @steve5825 Před 2 lety +8

    Ryan has turned his channel into the most informative and hilarious and thereby the best on here. Great product testing providing you can see through the tears of laughter.

  • @KafkaesqueRider
    @KafkaesqueRider Před 5 lety +16

    Amazing content as always!! Greetings from Mexico!

  • @Snoupity
    @Snoupity Před 2 lety +1

    Dude, you guys are flipping awesome. These tests were really decent.

  • @eugene.derkach
    @eugene.derkach Před 4 lety

    Absolutely best and thorough analysis ever seen!!! Keep it up!

  • @maartenboot3670
    @maartenboot3670 Před 4 lety +66

    "A success otherwise known as failure." That got me :)

  • @oliverglen4208
    @oliverglen4208 Před 5 lety +7

    Easily the most comprehensive test I've seen. Well done.

  • @owmylehg7811
    @owmylehg7811 Před rokem

    This reminds me of a Project Farm video. Simple, Concise, and no bullshit. Great vid Ryan, and also very informative.

  • @pthrelkeld090
    @pthrelkeld090 Před 2 lety

    Mr. Ryan, you sir are in ny top 3 favorite CZcams channels over all. Which I know isn't saying much because I'm a nobody but considering how many interests I have, and subsequent channels I watch, there are a ton of contenders lol. And one of the reasons you are at the top is your pure consistency.

  • @Derpyderpderper
    @Derpyderpderper Před 5 lety +73

    5:28
    *"Now, responsible adults have great concern for the integrity of their rubber."*
    I seem to be hearing something else unrelated to chain cleaning in the background

  • @richlavigne3174
    @richlavigne3174 Před 5 lety +166

    Great video, very well done using a scientific method. I was very surprised on the O-ring bypass test, especially sense most chain manufactures recommend Kerosene as a cleaner. I think your test fixture could be causing more random results than the affect cleaner type. I suspect that using HVAC sheet metal is way too thin to have consistent o-ring pressure, even when applying constant torque. The thin metal could collapse and randomly cause a leak path past the ring. I think if you had a metal cup with the same thickness as the a typical link plate your results could be very different.

    • @smugmode
      @smugmode Před 4 lety +4

      Which chain cleaner do you use? I was thinking the same thing. I tried using WD40 but it does a poor job compared to old lady kerosene.

    • @jstnnnnn
      @jstnnnnn Před 4 lety +16

      Shared some concern here. Were these holes all drilled to the same tolerance? Did the metal deform under load, causing the o-ring surface to be anything but planar?

    • @fasic46
      @fasic46 Před 4 lety +3

      What about disel? Old mechanics use it to clean engine space, there is plastic, ruber and all othere stuff, and it doesn't make any damage to it

    • @stevesmith6236
      @stevesmith6236 Před 4 lety +4

      @@fasic46 diesel fuel is a less refined form of kerosene .

    • @Sreenivas0071
      @Sreenivas0071 Před 4 lety

      Nichlas Rehnstam correct

  • @shinobi_ryder
    @shinobi_ryder Před 3 lety +1

    Great video! I bought ipone from this review and it works amazing. Especially when I use the precision spray, I can watch the dirty chain lube fall off so easily.

  • @justindoonerwind6076
    @justindoonerwind6076 Před 2 lety +1

    Ryan. We took your advice on, and chose the iPone Chain Cleaner Spray, It is absolutely fantastic, it cleaned the chain in no time... Thankz

  • @soapboxrides6753
    @soapboxrides6753 Před 5 lety +15

    I watched all the way through even though my bike doesn't have a chain. Bravo, good job.

  • @000polsris000
    @000polsris000 Před 3 lety +4

    "A success otherwise known as failure"
    Thanks for videos like this so I can keep referring back to your mostly scientific and unbiased reviews on maintenance products.

  • @scottbailey5644
    @scottbailey5644 Před měsícem

    Super thorough and empirical as ever. It's like these manufacturers have all reinvented the wheel, with varying results. I know what I'll be using from now on. Cheers

  • @badenshepherd9124
    @badenshepherd9124 Před 2 lety

    All fortnines vids are so much more helpful and informative then i expect when i click on them. Always leaves me with the feeling of “wow that was a really well made video” and end up clicking on the next.

  • @kentfishburn7635
    @kentfishburn7635 Před 5 lety +114

    That's great! If ONLY I could find Ipone for sale in the US...

    • @itachi1540
      @itachi1540 Před 5 lety +10

      Guess we're sticking to simple green for now :(

    • @BobbyDully__P
      @BobbyDully__P Před 4 lety +2

      use kerosene i guess

    • @djromana17
      @djromana17 Před 4 lety +2

      @@BobbyDully__P in the video simple green is better than kerosene

    • @SpyLeb1
      @SpyLeb1 Před 4 lety +1

      djromana17 most of owner manuals recommend kerosene. I did use it and Motul and my o-orings never broke.

    • @fakename287
      @fakename287 Před 4 lety +3

      @@SpyLeb1 but did the cleaner seep underneath the orings?

  • @Robnord1
    @Robnord1 Před 5 lety +12

    You put a lot of work into this one! Thank you 👍👍
    I will stick with kerosene clean and 90W lube for my chains tho...cheap and effective.

    • @adrpals2324
      @adrpals2324 Před 4 lety +3

      I've been using kerosene since I bought my motorcycle. It is what the manual recommends for cleaning the chain.

  • @hawk5504
    @hawk5504 Před 4 lety

    What an absolutely quality test. Great work.

  • @Try2KeepUpK
    @Try2KeepUpK Před 2 lety

    Thank you. I appreciate the time and effort you put into all the videos

  • @scha0306
    @scha0306 Před 3 lety +22

    So, after having watched both of these totally excellent videos (chain clean, chain lube), for the bargain shoppers amongst us, it's WD-40 to clean (because most importantly, it does not penetrate the O or X rings), and gear oil for lube? That is great info. And here I used to clean my X-ring chains with kerosene, on the regular. Not no mo. Thanks Ryan and crew, this is news we can use.

    • @HockeyVictory66
      @HockeyVictory66 Před 3 lety

      Gear oil can get quite messy if you are not careful. It will sling off your chain faster most other products.

    • @dr.jekyll2017
      @dr.jekyll2017 Před 3 lety +1

      WD-40 is not a lube. It is a water displacer. Hints W.D.

    • @looseparts
      @looseparts Před 3 lety +5

      @@dr.jekyll2017 The comment you're responding to said "WD-40 to clean" and gear oil to lube - he didn't say WD-40 to lube.

    • @warrenzevonsangryghost6055
      @warrenzevonsangryghost6055 Před 2 lety

      Eh...WD-40 and a brush & old rag to clean the chain, and Bel-Ray Super Clean for a lube. Flawless. I'd use Ipone to clean, but have yet to find anyone selling it in the US.

    • @moteroargentino7944
      @moteroargentino7944 Před 2 lety +2

      I just use diesel to clean and lithium grease to lubricate. Both cheap and readily available. Motorcycle specific products tend to be overpriced in my opinion.

  • @phant0
    @phant0 Před 2 lety +18

    After experimenting with a few things I just settled on using gear oil both to clean and to lubricate my chain. It's cheap, accessible, safe for your seals, it's what my bike manufacturer recommends and if some of it stays in your chain after you wipe it off it won't cause any problems.
    The way I do it is:
    - Apply the thickest and cheapest gear oil I could buy on the dirty chain. I have a small thumb pump oiler just for that.
    - Use a chain brush to break free any solid particles that have stuck so they are in suspension in said oil
    - Wipe it all off with a rag or shop towel
    - Apply gear oil on the now clean chain
    - Spread it and wipe the excess with a clean rag or shop towel
    It takes less than 5 minutes to do and I do it once a week without any issues. IMO chain cleaners and specialized lubricants are just a way to extract more money out of you. Exception may be done for chain wax if you drive a lot through very wet conditions so it makes a barrier against corrosion that will stay on your chain better.

    • @Ephesians-xt4xc
      @Ephesians-xt4xc Před 10 měsíci +1

      I have been going crazy from so much conflicting info out there, but I think I will try your method with gear oil only. Thanks for the info. Can I ask, is 75W-90 ok? Or should I go with a heavier oil?

  • @aquillanto7521
    @aquillanto7521 Před 3 lety

    Another great review! Love that there is no conflict of interest.

  • @ahmadhilman9995
    @ahmadhilman9995 Před 2 lety

    What a nice video. Very helpful with a comprehensive explanation. After watching this video, i decided to buy the WD40 automotive series. The result is very sophisticated. Many thanks 👍

  • @jimc793
    @jimc793 Před 4 lety +5

    You always do a great job in your comparison tests using (dare I say it?) a pretty scientific methodology. Nicely done.

  • @joematthews3379
    @joematthews3379 Před 5 lety +254

    I thought this was a Project Farm video when I first clicked on it.

    • @Timochat_
      @Timochat_ Před 4 lety +6

      Huzza ! A man of culture !

    • @bernardomotard
      @bernardomotard Před 4 lety +8

      Honestly we needed a project farm type channel for motorcycle things

    • @noahlippert7571
      @noahlippert7571 Před 4 lety +2

      But u were gifted with something even better

    • @LTLT900
      @LTLT900 Před 3 lety

      Me too.

    • @3-body-problem
      @3-body-problem Před 3 lety +1

      Love his channel but can't deal with his voice.

  • @gordonshaw6231
    @gordonshaw6231 Před 2 lety

    Most informative videos on the net, great humour and production, keep it going

  • @hungchihhao2008
    @hungchihhao2008 Před 4 lety

    Great experiment! Thanks for your effort in all of this to us.

  • @ipdjbt
    @ipdjbt Před 5 lety +46

    I've been using WD40 as a cleaner for 30 years now and have always gotten good lifespan out of my chains. Thanks to these results I'll continue to use WD40.

    • @WatchurbackFF
      @WatchurbackFF Před rokem +1

      Everytime u use only wd40 for cleaning chain or
      anyother chain cleaners to?

    • @ipdjbt
      @ipdjbt Před 3 měsíci

      WD40 is the only thing I've ever used. Sorry for the year old reply, lol.@@WatchurbackFF

  • @liokalos
    @liokalos Před rokem +6

    As Honda described in one of her old Japanese site.... Paraffin oil is the best Cleaner! I use simple Paraffin oil bought from a pharamacy. You can't imagine! Simply the Best. But i did love your test comparison

  • @Ernesto_Jr.
    @Ernesto_Jr. Před rokem +1

    Thanks for the video. It's the most informative that I've seen and probably that I'll ever see. Plus it killed the myth that WD-40 damages the factory grease.

  • @ashwinipegsas4251
    @ashwinipegsas4251 Před 4 lety +2

    That’s the best chain cleaner review I’ve ever watched on CZcams.

  • @My17A
    @My17A Před 5 lety +9

    I've been using only WD-40 on my chain for cleaning and lubing for years and have gotten 30,000 kms out of most chains. I spray it on after every ride whether I do a 700 km day or only 10 kms to Timmies for a coffee. Chain looks brand new all the time. Only time you get any fling off on the rear wheel is if you spray it on and then immediately go riding. Wait a while and it will dry and you will never get any fling off. I do about 18000 kms per season here in Canada and go through about three cans a year @ $6.00 can x 3 for $18.00 yearly.

  • @AdeptFPV
    @AdeptFPV Před 5 lety +53

    Wd40 chain cleaner (designed by em for cleaning chains) should have put that one on as I used it on my chain and came up spotless!

    • @DevinJuularValentine
      @DevinJuularValentine Před 5 lety +1

      Yeah came here to say that. You don't need to even scrub, but I'd be interested in how it affects o rings... It is expensive though

    • @scldma114
      @scldma114 Před 5 lety +2

      The chain gets clean indeed until you gotta throw it away as it destroys the o-ring. Bad experience with that, i still have a can left in the garage: i use it to clean everything else but the new chain i had to buy...

    • @AdeptFPV
      @AdeptFPV Před 5 lety +1

      @@scldma114 cheers for the info pal, only used it once worked wondersbut if buggers chain orings then will just ise it to clean areas of bike and what would you recommend for chain? Ta pal

    • @kirkjohnson9353
      @kirkjohnson9353 Před 5 lety +1

      @@scldma114 How many applications and how much time did it take to eat your chain?

    • @Mig76
      @Mig76 Před 5 lety +2

      Exactly. Why would they use regular wd40 when the brand has got a specific product for that purpose only?

  • @enduringpursuit
    @enduringpursuit Před 3 lety

    Just found this video. I am truly grateful for your time and dedication to bringing out this information. My manual recommends using karosene to clean my DID O ring chain. Likely causing the internal grease to wash out. This information is invaluable. Thank you!

  • @marcoluoma3770
    @marcoluoma3770 Před 4 lety

    I love the testing--opposite of hype. Someone obviously has a science background. And lovely penmanship to boot. Bravo.

  • @brentagade
    @brentagade Před 5 lety +20

    Thanks for the great info. Apparently Ipone is very hard to find or is discontinued. What is your number 2 pick?

    • @larrychiem8345
      @larrychiem8345 Před 4 lety +2

      Looks like simply green (58% cheaper) and then wd40 (50% cheaper)

  • @johrizz
    @johrizz Před 5 lety +3

    You guys just keep pumping out one great video after another. Stay awesome, and good luck catching your bagel thief Ryan!

  • @TaterTheRedneck06
    @TaterTheRedneck06 Před rokem

    I love your videos. You are a true man of science and think of everything. I have a lot of respect for that.

  • @ochoagd100
    @ochoagd100 Před 2 lety

    I rarely subscribe, but you definitely deserve it. Thank you for your time and effort.

  • @anderslolle2147
    @anderslolle2147 Před 5 lety +16

    NO... NO NO Please! Noooooo!
    Motorex, it has been you all along! Dam you for siezing my chain links 😭

  • @firelo100
    @firelo100 Před 5 lety +20

    Such great production quality made me want to buy Ipone immediately.
    I don’t own a motorcycle.

    • @kirkjohnson9353
      @kirkjohnson9353 Před 5 lety +2

      Go to a biker bar with your pone and some rags and charge a couple bucks a pop. Make some new friends.

    • @madingahmar4420
      @madingahmar4420 Před 5 lety +2

      Kirk Johnson and then save up those bucks to buy a ride😁

    • @CanonMatters2Me
      @CanonMatters2Me Před 5 lety +1

      I get your point, but most “biker bars” ride Harleys...no chains...

    • @CanonMatters2Me
      @CanonMatters2Me Před 5 lety +2

      Plus, its French, so very expensive and not very effective. I can use dawn soap and give me a minute with a brush can get the chain looking very clean. So, dont fall for expensive ipone, kerosene works just fine. Plus, used motorex for over 10 years, never had a chain failure, use it every 3-400 miles, chains always lasted over 20k miles. No x or oring failures.

    • @kirkjohnson9353
      @kirkjohnson9353 Před 5 lety

      @@CanonMatters2Me You make some great points. Thanks

  • @TheCLEM66000
    @TheCLEM66000 Před 4 lety

    Such an awesome test ! Good job guys

  • @VitalyMack
    @VitalyMack Před 4 lety

    Damn nikka, thats a hell of a lot of work for a chain cleaner vid! Much appreciated!

  • @ughmas
    @ughmas Před 5 lety +11

    Cool video, I've tried most of these and Maxima chain cleaner makes my chain spotless compared to others even though it preformed poorly in your tests, I think there could be a lot more variables that can affect performance...ie what kind of lube was on the chain previously, seemed like certain parts of the chain were dirtier etc etc..

    • @michaelbuchan7570
      @michaelbuchan7570 Před 5 měsíci

      Aye I just used maxima and worked as a charm compared to this test :/

  • @ajajaj2
    @ajajaj2 Před 5 lety +5

    This is the best comparison video on this topic ever.. thanks for saving me from using wrong cleaners.. looking forward for your next video on lubes.. cheers.!!
    PS: Earned a subscriber 😁

  • @jkabee
    @jkabee Před 3 lety

    This was a great test and value-add video. Thank you!

  • @PakoylaSuperMeteor
    @PakoylaSuperMeteor Před 5 měsíci

    I use Ipone, before seeing this excellent analysis, now I’m more convinced and I’m going to see which one you have of the best lubricant. Thanks so much!!!

  • @Klint_Izwudd
    @Klint_Izwudd Před 5 lety +156

    Heart sank a little when I saw the kerosene fail, I've sworn by that for years.

    • @73dlb
      @73dlb Před 5 lety +4

      Klint Izwudd Yeah me too.

    • @hurlok
      @hurlok Před 5 lety +30

      Kerosene only failed because of the rubber ring. If your chan doesn't have rubber rings, then its still a good pick.

    • @Klint_Izwudd
      @Klint_Izwudd Před 5 lety +11

      @@hurlok yeah but in that case you can use straight up petrol which is even stronger.

    • @adrpals2324
      @adrpals2324 Před 4 lety +21

      I've been using kerosene on my chains for years. The chains in my motorcycle go up to 30kmiles to 35kmiles before replacing them.

    • @ljprep6250
      @ljprep6250 Před 4 lety +5

      @@hurlok ONLY if you use a chain lube, too.

  • @doorseal834
    @doorseal834 Před 4 lety +4

    I swear
    You guys definitely need to source the music you guys use
    It's very good

  • @quixoticfiend9274
    @quixoticfiend9274 Před 2 lety +1

    I used Motul for years on my last bike, good thing I saw this video before cleaning the chain on my new one.

  • @SinfulFreq
    @SinfulFreq Před 3 lety

    Annnnnd switching from motul to ipone now. Thank you for the informative videos!

  • @jesusj9958
    @jesusj9958 Před 5 lety +416

    Why am I watching this my motorcycle uses a drive shaft

  • @SurvivalCitizen
    @SurvivalCitizen Před 5 lety +12

    Thanks for this test! I agree, a cleaner leaking past/around the o-ring/x-ring into the factory grease is a NO-GO! Kerosene surprised me on that test, as that has always been my chosen cleaner.

    • @v1kku
      @v1kku Před 5 lety +16

      Survival Citizen I'd like to see all those tests repeated a few times with something stronger than that weak sheet metal in between the seals. That leakage was definitely from the test components failing, no reason any liquid will leak through that fast if there is a good seal.

    • @randymarks4011
      @randymarks4011 Před 2 lety +2

      I suspect a bad test with the kero

  • @patricklawrence9784
    @patricklawrence9784 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks to you and Motorcycle Mags. Sticking with my WD-40 as my cleaner, wipe it off then Lube.

  • @FlyLikeNasa1000
    @FlyLikeNasa1000 Před 5 lety

    I use maxima for both chain cleaner and wax. And it leaves me amazed each time. Ive bought it 4x now. I highly recommend it

  • @kawasjt
    @kawasjt Před 5 lety +39

    4:28 did you just say "pi c'est ça". That's your mind telling you to come back to Montreal...

    • @hotcyr
      @hotcyr Před 4 lety

      LOL ! Did not catch that one, so funny !

    • @kimIIsungbitch
      @kimIIsungbitch Před 4 lety

      Non il n' pas dit ca ^^

  • @Typingwithpaws
    @Typingwithpaws Před 5 lety +5

    *puts chemical in balloon*
    "balloon rubber. This mean all seal made from latex"
    Fix this critical error and the rest of the video was spot on!

    • @johanmeyer2893
      @johanmeyer2893 Před 4 lety

      Spot on! Latex react to Hydrocarbons, hence the balloon popped. Good luck finding Latex in chain o-, x- or z-rings. different composition all together.

  • @Remymoto
    @Remymoto Před rokem

    Glad I watched this. Two of what are the most commonly promoted products just got crossed off my list. They work well, but they also risk premature death of a chain. Other products will work well enough with at most a little elbow grease. Thank you.

  • @tylersanders2388
    @tylersanders2388 Před 2 lety +1

    This actually convinced me to get simple green. Average to above average performance, can be found anywhere, can be found very cheap especially if you find it on sale which it is bound to be because it’s a household product