How to Clean a Motorcycle Chain (QUICK & EASY TUTORIAL) 🔗🧼

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🧼⛓️How to Clean a Motorcycle Chain

How do I clean my motorcycle chain? What’s the best way to clean a motorcycle chain?

This video shows you the principles and steps of cleaning a motorcycle chain, that can be applied to most bikes - so with a little attention and adjustment, you should be able to use this guide for your own motorcycle too. The motorbike featured here is a Yamaha R7 (2022), which in this regard is mechanically the same as the Yamaha MT-07 / TN690 / MTN690-U. Observe that torques and tools mentioned in this video is specifically for the motorbikes mentioned.

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🔗🧼 Step by Step Guide – Cleaning a Motorcycle Chain

Step 0: Before starting, gather all the required parts and tools:

• Cold degreaser or Chain cleaner (O-ring chains are more sensitive than unsealed chains, so use a dedicated cleaner)
• Brush
• Rag
• Water or brake cleaner
• Chain lubricant
• Tray (to catch drips)

Step 1: Lift the rear wheel off the ground, ideally with a paddock stand. It’s not essential, but it makes rotating the wheel much easier than pushing the bike back and forth.

Step 2: Remove the shift rod by loosening the arm shift pinch bolt (the one on top of the shift arm connecting the shift rod to the output shaft). Use a 5 mm Allen bit. Set the shift rod aside.

Step 3: Remove the three front sprocket cover screws (also called engine sprocket cover screws) with a 5 mm Allen. Take off the sprocket cover. Scrape away most of the built-up dirt around the front sprocket and inside the cover using a thin tool, like a flathead screwdriver (or even a sturdy tree stick if that’s what you’ve got).

Step 4: If you have a box cutter or similar tool, carefully scrape excess dirt from the rear sprocket.

Step 5: Spray chain cleaner on the front sprocket, chain, rear sprocket and inside the chain cover. Use the brush to scrub thoroughly, paying special attention to the gaps between the sprocket teeth. Don’t let the cleaner sit for too long.

Step 6: Rinse everything with water or brake cleaner. Be cautious if using a pressure washer, as O-ring chains are sensitive to high pressure.

Step 7: Dry the chain and sprockets using compressed air or a clean rag.

Step 8: Apply chain lubricant evenly along the chain. Make sure you get the chain rollers soaked.

Step 9: Refit the front sprocket cover with its three bolts. Torque to 12 Nm / 8.7 lbf ft.

Step 10: Reattach the shift rod, ensuring the angle is correct. Torque the arm shift pinch bolt to 14 Nm / 10 lbf ft.

Step 11: Double-check everything looks and feels right.

Step 12: Congratulations, you did it, now go ride! 👏🏍️💨

Yamaha R7 OEM Parts numbers
• Arm shift bolt: OEM 913170602000 - Shift arm pinch bolt
• Front sprocket cover: OEM 1WS-15418-00 - Chain Case Cover
• Chain Case Cover Screws: OEM 90110-06395 – Bolt, Hexagon Socket Head
• Chain: OEM 94591-61134 - T098XRH2015-134P

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⚠️ DISCLAIMER
This video is for informational and educational purposes only. Every effort has been made to ensure that its content is accurate, up-to-date and helpful. By following this video tutorial, you accept all risks of working on your motorcycle yourself. Always refer to your motorcycle’s official service manual before attempting to repair, rebuild, service or maintenance. No responsibility is assumed by the video creator for any injury, loss, damage or mistakes resulting from the use of this video or the information contained herein. If you’re the slightest uncertain, you’re advised to physically consult a professional mechanic. Work safe, ride safe.

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🔑 Keywords: motorcycle maintenance, motorcycle chain cleaning, Yamaha YZF-R7 chain, chain maintenance, DIY motorcycle wrenching, YZFR7AN, OW-02, wrenching tutorial, wrenching guide, motorbike cleaning,
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