Chain Care While Touring On T120

Discussion in 'Bonneville' started by Bruce Dell, Jul 11, 2020.

  1. Bruce Dell

    Bruce Dell New Member

    Jul 9, 2020
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    Love my T120 but new to chain final drive (last 5 bikes were belt driven). How does one deal with chain maintenance and care on 1000 mi + tours. Should I just carry a can of chain lube and lube in motel parking lot. Can't see myself doing a chain clean on the road. Also with normal riding how long does a chain adjustment normally last. Also can't see myself doing a chain adjustment on the road plus the extra tools to carry (ie torque wrench etc)
     
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  2. Samsgrandad

    Samsgrandad Senior Member

    Dec 15, 2019
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    Make sure the chain is adjusted before you set off and carry an aerosol of chain lube, I prefer the 'dry' lube and as you suggest lube the chain in the motel parking lot. Do it when you get to the hotel and the chain is warm from the day's ride.
    A pot of gear oil and paint brush has the possibility of getting messy in the luggage or where ever you store it on the bike!
    You should have no problem in going well over 1,000 miles before the chain needs adjusting again.

    Have a Good Trip!!
     
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  3. Bonne Phil

    Bonne Phil Member

    Dec 21, 2018
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    I should have read this earlier, I'm off to bed now but will check which lube and cleaner I use in the morning. Just a few points now, I clean and re-lube my chain every 500 miles. Particularly if i have been riding in the rain. Be warned if you are using your hotel car park, they might not appreciate the mess you leave behind. I put a sheet of cardboard covered in old news paper under the bike before spraying on the cleaner. The much is a devil to get off the block paving on my drive and I certainly don't want a greasy puddle in the garage. I also have the T120 Diamond edition. Love it.
     
  4. Dartplayer

    Dartplayer Crème de la Crème

    Aug 8, 2018
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    Hi Bruce and welcome to the forum :cool: best to clean the chain before leaving home with WD40 and a rag , then apply your lube (oil or aerosol).
    I have a 3sided brush that I spray the aerosol on and then apply to the chain, to avoid overspray and mess.:poop:
    Enjoy your trip.:party::sun:
     
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  5. Cupoftea

    Cupoftea Noble Member

    Dec 16, 2018
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    I've fitted a chain oiler which works on vibration, brilliant bit of kit, not needed to adjust the chain in 3000 miles.
     
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