I didn't see any DIY for this, if I missed it, just erase this. This is kinda important, so I thought I'd spell it out real nice and slow.
Whatever type of chain you run, you're going to want to lube it up to make it last as long as possible. If you only rode your ATV on paved roads, you probably wouldn't have to lube it up every ride, but most of us ride off-road, so lube your chain every time you ride! Deep mud/snow will take the lube off your chain, so if you're riding all day through either one of these mediums, you may want to think about lubing it mid day, if possible.
Also, lubing the chain won't do as much good if it's not clean. I recommend wiping the rear sprocket (if you could get to it, the front too, but that's kinda hard, so I don't unless I have access to it for some reason) clean and also cleaning any grime off the chain. There are special triple-brushes available that make cleaning the chain a snap. You don't have to clean the chain every ride, only if it's real nasty. The new special chain lubes supposedly don't promote gunk buildup on your chain. You can wipe it down with a rag, or use the fancy tool, either way works. Or use an old tooth brush.
NEVER lube the chain with WD-40, PB Blaster, or anything of the like!! These are penetrating oils and they'll just decrease the life of your chain!! There are a million different brands of chain lube out there, I'll let you decide which one is best for you.
I usually let my quad idle for a bit and warm up, then take it for a quick ride to really warm it up before going out. Ideally, you want to ride the quad around for a few minutes before lubing the chain, but lubing a cold chain is better than not lubing it at all! One of the reasons I'm writing this is because I've seen so many people lube the rollers on their chain.....which is useless! Clean the rollers, but don't lube them. You want to lube the links, from the side. I lube the chain by pressing the nozzle against the gap between the inside and outside links, spraying, and pushing the quad forward while I spray. Once you get used to it you won't even have to look at the chain to see if you've gotten the whole thing or not, you'll just know how far you push it. Do each side, just once. Your chain will think you!!
Whatever type of chain you run, you're going to want to lube it up to make it last as long as possible. If you only rode your ATV on paved roads, you probably wouldn't have to lube it up every ride, but most of us ride off-road, so lube your chain every time you ride! Deep mud/snow will take the lube off your chain, so if you're riding all day through either one of these mediums, you may want to think about lubing it mid day, if possible.
Also, lubing the chain won't do as much good if it's not clean. I recommend wiping the rear sprocket (if you could get to it, the front too, but that's kinda hard, so I don't unless I have access to it for some reason) clean and also cleaning any grime off the chain. There are special triple-brushes available that make cleaning the chain a snap. You don't have to clean the chain every ride, only if it's real nasty. The new special chain lubes supposedly don't promote gunk buildup on your chain. You can wipe it down with a rag, or use the fancy tool, either way works. Or use an old tooth brush.
NEVER lube the chain with WD-40, PB Blaster, or anything of the like!! These are penetrating oils and they'll just decrease the life of your chain!! There are a million different brands of chain lube out there, I'll let you decide which one is best for you.
I usually let my quad idle for a bit and warm up, then take it for a quick ride to really warm it up before going out. Ideally, you want to ride the quad around for a few minutes before lubing the chain, but lubing a cold chain is better than not lubing it at all! One of the reasons I'm writing this is because I've seen so many people lube the rollers on their chain.....which is useless! Clean the rollers, but don't lube them. You want to lube the links, from the side. I lube the chain by pressing the nozzle against the gap between the inside and outside links, spraying, and pushing the quad forward while I spray. Once you get used to it you won't even have to look at the chain to see if you've gotten the whole thing or not, you'll just know how far you push it. Do each side, just once. Your chain will think you!!
