I’ve been putting it off for a while now, but I finally got out in the 105 degree heat and 50% humidity to get through an oil change and proper chain cleaning and adjustment. I’m getting pretty good at this. Gone are the days where I constantly wonder whether I am doing the right steps, or missing anything. It’s pretty mindless to me now and I just go through the motions. The first time I adjusted my chain I obsessed over the whole process? Is the axle nut too loose? Too tight? Is my torque wrench set correctly? I feel like a pro, but for fairly simple maintenance though. Once I get the right tools I want to change my own tires! I’m rambling now…

I found THE BEST tool for cleaning your motorcycle chain. It’s called “The Grunge Brush.” I was walking through REI and I spotted it in the cycling section. It is marketed and intended to be used for bicycle chains, which are smaller than motorcycle chains, however it works just as well. Was using a standard brush that was too big and awkward to get every area. That combined with a greasy rag got my chain moderately clean. The Grunge Brush gets everything though. Especially the grit in between the plates where the O-rings are located. The brushes surround the whole chain so you can clean all sides with only a couple passes of the brush. You can pick it up at Amazon (see link below).