Properly lubricated roller chains can reach an efficiency of 98% or greater
However, poorly lubricated chains significantly increase chain and sprocket wear
O-Ring Chain Cross Section
30,000 Mile Time Comparison
Do Nothing Adjust chain every 1,000 miles (15 minutes) Manual Lube Lube and clean chain every 500 miles (30 minutes) Adjust chain every 1,500 miles (15 minutes) Motobriiz Automatic Oiler Installation (60 minutes) Clean chain every 1,000 miles (15 minutes) Adjust chain/ replace applicator pad every 5,000 miles (30 minutes)
30,000 Mile Cost Comparison
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) Motobriiz Automatic Oiler 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)
Our chain oilers save you time and reduce the total cost of your chain and sprocket maintenance
