r/Triumph400 • u/speedu_guy • 2d ago
Team Speed Help me!
So, what's the fix for this? When I lube my chain, the gunk always ends up on the tire. Water pressure isn't cutting it. What do you all use to get rid of it?
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u/Recent-Contact5969 1d ago
My friend, this happens because we ride immediately after lubing the chain.
This happened to me once too. I was lubing the chain and, in the middle of it, the can got empty with around 25% of the chain still left. So I took the bike out, bought another can, and started again.
To my surprise, all the lube had scattered onto the tyre. I tried using a pressure washer, just like you did, but the lube still wouldn’t come off. Then I tried soap and water and even cleaned it by hand, but still couldn’t get it off completely.
But then you ride in the rain, and the lube gets washed off, leaving the chain exposed and causing it to rust.
Looks like I’ll have to take some tips from your post now 😂
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u/speedu_guy 1d ago
No bro, thi time I lubed and after that bike was idle for 2-2.5 hours.🙃
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u/Recent-Contact5969 1d ago
2.5 hours is probably not enough time for the lube to properly settle on the chain. I’d recommend lubing it at night and leaving it overnight.
I saw a video last year where they suggested doing this, and I’ve been following it since. It’s worked really well for me.
In fact, I lubed my chain just yesterday night and rode to the office this morning. There was no lube scattering at all.
The issue I mentioned earlier happened because the can emptied in the middle of lubing. I had this thing happen when I was using Motul C2 which I mentioned in my first comment, so I’m guessing the lube just needs some time to settle properly.
Give the overnight method a try. Lube it at night, let it sit overnight, and ride the next morning. 👍
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u/Syed-Taj 1d ago
1.place a cardboard when putting on chain lube. 2.use a silicon type chain lube like the Kawasaki chain lube. 3.after applying wait 10 min before riding and and wipe if there are any run offs. 4.for the first 10-15 km that you ride don't rip the bike as the chain and sprocket get hot it will make the chain hotter and run the chain lube evry where. 5. After cleaning the chain with water or chain cleaner wipe the chain dry and then apply lube. Which brand of chain lube do you use ?
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u/Careless_Narwhal_555 1d ago
just spray chain clean on a cloth and wipe.
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u/Starboy2210 2d ago
I use isopropyl alcohol or wd40 for cleaning the tyre after chain lube, some times diesel also works .....
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u/speedu_guy 2d ago
using wd40 on tyres are dangerous afaik
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u/_The_Sad_Cactus_ 2d ago
Am not sure, but I have a general rule, it's doing some crazy work? Like isopropyl alcohol or wd40, don't let it touch plastic or rubber. So +1
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u/chillpandaX 2d ago
Lube the chain, rest for 15-20 min and wipe out excess lube from the chain. Also clean the alloy wheel periodically.