Cleaning the motorcycle chain – everything for a clean and long-lasting chain

A clean chain ensures that your motorcycle functions optimally. Dirt, dust and old grease quickly build up and impair performance. With the right care and regular cleaning, you can prevent rust and extend the service life of the chain.

Tip: Use a Motorcycle covers to protect the chain and the entire bike from the weather so that it stays clean for longer.

1. Cleaning the motorcycle chain with household remedies: Home remedies such as washing-up liquid or petroleum are popular for dissolving grease and dirt. Petroleum motorcycle chain cleaner in particular has proven its worth. It is gentle on the chain and removes stubborn dirt.
2. Unsuitable cleaning agents: If you are unsure whether brake cleaner is suitable, you can google “clean motorcycle chain with brake cleaner”. Here you will find lots of information on why this product is too aggressive and should not be used. Instead, there are gentler options that protect your chain and still clean it thoroughly. Brake cleaner dissolves grease and dirt quickly, but is too aggressive for your chain and should not be used.
3. Cleaning the motorcycle chain without chain cleaner: If you don’t have a special cleaner to hand, you can clean the motorcycle chain with diesel, petrol or even WD40. Make sure you rinse the chain thoroughly afterwards to avoid leaving any residue.
4. Cleaning a heavily soiled motorcycle chain: For stubborn dirt, we recommend using a special motorcycle chain cleaner brush. Stubborn deposits can be removed with mechanical assistance.
5. Clean the removed motorcycle chain: The chain can be removed for particularly thorough cleaning. This can be done using white spirit, petroleum or a Procycle motorcycle chain cleaner. However, cleaning a dismantled motorcycle chain is time-consuming and requires experience.

1. What should I use to clean my motorcycle chain?
   • Use suitable agents such as petroleum, brake cleaner or Ballistol for gentle results.
   • Cleaning the motorcycle chain with Ballistol is particularly suitable for sensitive chains.
   • Tip: A Motorcycle covers not only protects the chain, but also the entire motorcycle from dirt and the weather. This keeps your chain clean for longer and requires less frequent maintenance.
2. Cleaning the motorcycle chain properly
   • Take care to remove the dirt thoroughly without damaging the chain.
   • Before cleaning the motorcycle chain with water or detergent, the chain should be dried thoroughly to prevent rust.
3. Lubricate the chain after cleaning
   • After cleaning, lubrication is essential to extend the service life of the motorcycle chain and ensure smooth running.
   • How often should I grease my motorcycle chain?
   • If you enter the question “when to grease the motorcycle chain” on the Internet, you will receive the recommendation to lubricate the chain after every cleaning and approximately every 500 kilometers. A search for “how often to grease a motorcycle chain” also returns similar results: Regular maintenance of the chain ensures optimum functionality and reduces wear.