PROTECTING YOUR INVESTMENT

Chain and sprocket maintenance

Without Chain Gang sprockets and a 'O' Ring chain that is recommended to "match", you are at the mercy of the elements, and even the best efforts rarely extend wear life. Because Chain Gang equipment greatly increases the durability of your whole chain drive, maintenance is minimal. Due to vastly different terrain and conditions between on and off road bikes, different maintenance proceedures are required.

The following recommendations are based on using ChainGang products:

OFF ROAD
Where mud, water and sand is anticipated, lubing immediatly before or during a ride is not recommended. Surface lube will only attract dust and grit which if comes in contact with water will form a grinding paste - this is not good.
Therefore, we recommend servicing the chain "after" a ride.

Both chain and sprockets can be washed with the same detergents you would you on the entire bike. For a really thorough job, brush and flush the sprocket teeth and chain clean with kerosene (NOT petrols or thinners). Immediately after take take the bike out for a quick squirt to throw off any loose dirt and kerosene.

Next, apply a lube of your choice. Anything is suitable. The less "STICKY" or thick the better, as you don't want your chain and sprockets to attract dirt etc. the next time you ride.
We have found lightweight "cheap" spray lubes or dewatering fluids to be very effective. As always keep the chain adjusted to the manufacturers recommended "slack", and do not forget to have someone your similar weight sitting on it while you do it. A little on the loose side is better than too tight.

ON ROAD
Because of the long distances and high revolutions commonly encounted on road bikes, lubrication is rarely there when it is needed. The only "Total" solution is an automatic lubing system which continually cleans and lubricates only while the bike is running.

If the Scottoiler is not for you, then regular oiling is recommended as often as you get the chance.

Clean the chain with "kerosene" by holding a tray under the chain and while turning the rear wheel slowly brush and flush the chain clean, then apply with any brand of lube, all seem to be effective. Although, for cleanliness reasons, the lighter the lubes in either spray or bottle, are less messy and attract less road grit. The best advise is to lubricate a little but do it often.