CLEANING AND LUBING MY BIKE CHAIN: TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T100

In this video, I clean and lube my motorcycle chain, making sure to follow my manual and the 6 chain cleaning videos I watched beforehand. Because I'm a good bike owner now, dang it!

MY BIKE: 2016 Triumph Bonneville T100
CAMERA: Canon EOS Rebel T3i + iphone 6

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[rave]

Slide a piece of cardboard in between the chain and tire to avoid over spray on to the tire. I use a large priority mail envelope at times. Chain lube is the last thing you want on a tire. I'd wash that off right away.

[kurtsteinhoff]

Thanks for the video. My GF has a Triumph, so nice to see one with a lady doing the maintenance. Agree with some other commenters that taking the chain guard off makes it much easier. Also, I use plastic drop sheets (very inexpensive from Home Depot, etc.) to put under whole bike when doing chain maintenance, oil change, etc.

[racerc]

Great job ! Just a tip, the chain guard comes off super easy (it’s just 2 screws with an Allen wrench), giving you much better access to your chain. Plus you can clean the guard easier too.

[donmackie]

"It'll wear off in a mile". Be careful with that one :)

[markhorton]

To avoid getting chain lube and kerosene overspray all over your tyres, brake discs, etc.... things you don't want to contaminate, try using some cardboard placed 'L' shaped from the floor and up behind the chain and the whole area you're going to spray next time. Trust me you'll be shocked when you see how much you protect those areas and how much overspray accumulates on your card. You can always place some kitchen roll on the lower part that is in contact with the floor to soak up any excess.... makes cleaning up afterwards a breeze. Love your Bonneville and great to see you taking care of that great machine.

[smilingbiter]

When I rode bikes with chain driven, I use to spray the lube along the side of the rear sprocket near the chain as I rolled the wheel. This helps you guide your spray and not spray on your wheel. Just a thought.👍 I bought a HD Deluxe Softail for my 66 birthday, love all that chrome!

[mattlarkin]

After lubing chain, take a fresh rag to the chain and try to get off all excess lube. The excess will attract dirt. Only need lube on inside and outside of chain, not middle, top, or bottom.

[BillUtah]

You are hearing the slight drag of the rear disc brake. Normal.
Cleaning it every 200 miles is one word on a street bike... OVERKILL

The gunk you see is your old chain lube not gunk. Chain lubes have same color “gunk” as what was coming off the “dirty” chain when heated.

I lube my chain about every 500 -750 miles (I just got back from a 3000 mile trip and lube the chain at the end of the day. About 725 miles each time) and have replaced very few chains. Also put a little more lube on the rollers that touch the sprocket as it will work it’s way to the outside of the chain.

One last thing. Best time to lube the chain? Right after coming home when it’s hot (expansion is your friend) I hardly clean it to the point you did. Maybe once a season on a road bike and a few times a season if it sees dirt.

Feeling more confident about the triumph?

Thanks for the video! Be safe, Bill

[ttrguy]

Your T100 is a work of art. I have never seen that beautiful color before. Simply Stunning! Love it and Fantastic video. Well done!!

[desobrien]

Top effort Miss Doodle, but, your manual says "Drive chain ‑ lubricate Every 200 miles (300 km)" generally clean at 1000 km here in Australia. Nevertheless, you have inspired a dear female friend even more, who owns and rides a Thruxton to do more of the maintenance herself. How handy are us "Mere males" at encouragement!
Keep up the good work.

[ChipsCooper]

Good job for your first attempt the more you do it the easier it will get for you but one thing I would do to make it easier is remove the chain guard I have the same problem on my Kawasaki W800 where the exhaust is in the way.

[marvinr]

I just seen your video on progress update number 4 for the first time and I noticed that the comments for disabled.... When you spoke about dropping your bike and brake & clutch lever and all the difficulties that you had with that T100 it made me sad because I could see it in your face that you were sad. I really liked seeing you on that bike. I'm so glad you stuck with Triumph for your next bike.
Keep up the good work and be safe.

[Boysenberr]

This was an informative, amusing and enjoyable video, Doodle. Informative because I never really knew the how-tos of chain cleaning, amusing because of your facial expressions and verbal responses, and enjoyable because, as Sportster owner, , I do not do any chain cleaning . . . ever! We have belts that last 100, 000 miles without any servicing at all! "Every 200 miles?" Yowie!! I am WAY too lazy for that!

[CollinMac]

I lube my chain every 2nd fill up which is usually around 400mi. I lube earlier after heavy offroading or heavy rain

[johncourt]

Hi Doodle, a great video, sounds like brake squeal, normal, I like seeing you getting down and dirty and doing a thorough job. 200 miles seems too often although time should be factored in as well. The Bonneville is in a beautiful condition, a credit to you and together you make a happy team and we love you both for sharing with us.

[stuartfillingham]

Good Job! I see triumph didn't make it any easier on the old T100 than they do on the T120!

[jerm]

I wish I had a stand. I had a 250cc cruiser - it didn't have a center stand and it was compatible with rear stands, and I didn't feel like forking over for a lift, so I clean my chain 8 links at a time, got up and rolled the bike to rotate the chain by another 8 links. Rinse and repeat. Then I lubed the chain. 8. Links. At. A. Time.

[nikisaunders]

So nice to see how you've grown ❤❤❤ glad you can wear shorts in that heat now ... I have a Speed triple ... I'm hoping to get bak on her in th spring ... I'm goin to clean my chain also 😂😂

[peacefrog]

What kind of rear stand is that? I couldn’t find one that’s compatible with my t100, at least on paper

[davids]

Hey Doodle, you know I hate chain maintenance, that's why I have one bike that's shaft drive and the other belt drive Thanks for showing us how to do this anyway Bye and have a great day I know that sounds kind of cheesy, but I couldn't think of anything else OK Have a good one