Maintenance for O-Ring Chains:

Performing routine maintenance on the drive system is a crucial step in maximizing the wear life of your chain and sprockets.

To clean your chain it is best to use paraffin- based cleaner after each ride or when grime (dirt) begins to build on the chain. This is to help keep dirt from building up around link plates, o-rings and rollers. Never use a wire brush or pressure washer. If your chain comes in contact with water, be sure to use a moisture displacement (like WD40) to help prevent the chain from rusting.

Lubricating an O-Ring chain is vital for maximum wear life. All O-Ring chains are injected at the factory with a lifetime supply of internal lubricant. The main purpose of lubricating an O-Ring chain is to keep the chain from rusting, lubricating the main outer rollers and insure that the O-rings do not dry out.

It is best to lube the O-Rings on the inside of the chain while the chain is still hot after a good ride using a good O-Ring type lubricant. It never helps to over lubricate the chain because over lubricating the chain allows for more dirt to be attracted to the drive system requiring more frequent cleaning and lubrication.