Motorcycle Chain Lube Matters
To Your Time and Wallet
O-Ring Chain Cross Section
Do Nothing
Adjust chain every 1,000 miles (15 minutes)
Manual Lube
Apply motorcycle chain lube and clean chain every 500 miles (30 minutes)
Adjust chain every 1,500 miles (15 minutes)
Automatic Motorcycle Chain Lube
Installation (60 minutes)
Clean chain every 1,000 miles (15 minutes)
Adjust chain/ replace applicator pad every 5,000 miles (30 minutes)
Properly Lubricated Roller Chains Can Reach An Efficiency Of 98% Or Greater
However, Poorly Lubricated Chains Significantly Increase Chain And Sprocket Wear
30,000 Mile Cost
Do Nothing
O-ring chain replaced every 10,000 miles ($225 Parts and Labor/ replace)
Manual Lube
O-ring chain replaced every 15,000 miles ($225 Parts and Labor/ replace)
1 ounce spray lube every 500 miles ($1.00 per session)
Automatic Motorcycle Chain Lube
O-ring chain replaced every 30,000 miles ($225 Parts and Labor/ replace)
Refill with 25ml of motorcycle chain lube per 1,000 miles ($0.25/ refill)
Motobriiz Chain Oiler Kit ($92)
5 replacement applicator pads ($20)
Properly lubricated roller chains can reach an efficiency of 98% or greater
However, poorly lubricated chains significantly increase chain and sprocket wear
30,000 Mile Time
Do Nothing
Adjust chain every 1,000 miles (15 minutes)
Manual Lube
Apply motorcycle chain lube and clean chain every 500 miles (30 minutes)
Adjust chain every 1,500 miles (15 minutes)
Automatic Motorcycle Chain Lube
Installation (60 minutes)
Clean chain every 1,000 miles (15 minutes)
Adjust chain/ replace applicator pad every 5,000 miles (30 minutes)
Do Nothing
O-ring chain replaced every 10,000 miles ($225 Parts and Labor/ replace)
Manual Lube
O-ring chain replaced every 15,000 miles ($225 Parts and Labor/ replace)
1 ounce spray motorcycle chain lube every 500 miles ($1.00 per session)
Automatic Motorcycle Chain Lube
O-ring chain replaced every 30,000 miles ($225 Parts and Labor/ replace)
Refill with 25ml of Gear Oil per 1,000 miles ($0.25/ refill)
Motobriiz Chain Oiler Kit ($92)
5 replacement applicator pads ($20)