Chain lube frequency?

[Pterodactyl_imp]

There are several brands of spray chain cleaners that are proven safe for O-ring chains. Park your bike over a dirt surface up on it's center stand and spray the chain clean while you spin the rear wheel. While it's wet with the chain cleaner spin the chain through a chain cleaning brush (about $7 from Cycle Gear). After brushing it wet I spray it down once more with the cleaner to wash away whatever the brush worked loose. Let it dry for about 15 minutes and then spray it with an O-ring chain lube. Again, let it sit for 15 minutes and then ride. After my first ride I use degreaser on a rag to wipe off whatever flung off onto the rear wheel and then you're good to go. 500 mile intervals are good because it's easy to keep track of. All the best.

Chip

G'day Chip,

That is my routine also. In addition I clean and lube after significant rain and/or dirt and gravel. Have found MOTUL brand to be very effective, if a tad expensive. MOTUL is also well reviewed in comparison tests by the appropriate "Gurus".

Cheers