2018 CB1100RS

[GoldOxide_imp]

I’m just curious: why would spinning the wheel backwards make a difference?

It draws the lube into the links

It draws the lube into the links
Come to think of it, I used to pull the rear wheel backwards and spray at the rear sprocket equator. In general, I don't care because I am not too passionate about chains.

It draws the lube into the links
Come to think of it, I used to pull the rear wheel backwards and spray at the rear sprocket equator. In general, I don't care because I am not too passionate about chains.
GO, in your case (due to already having chain lube dispenser), place your container upside down and ride forward..

It draws the lube into the links
Come to think of it, I used to pull the rear wheel backwards and spray at the rear sprocket equator. In general, I don't care because I am not too passionate about chains.
GO, in your case (due to already having chain lube dispenser), place your container upside down and ride forward..

Heh, heh, ... well I still wipe the chain from time-to-time after applying something like WD-40 in the same manner. After soaking for some minutes, I pull the rear wheel backwards as I wipe off the dregs from the lower chain passage with an old cotton rag. This prevents the pinky finger getting caught between the chain and sprocket.

Whew! ... that hurt. Had to really recall my procedure.