When you buy a bike, you have to take care of it. The biggest reason behind this is that it is new, but as the bike gets older, people take less care of it. Such as the bike being dirty, any part being broken, the number plate being damaged, etc. Apart from all this, there is another problem with the bike and that is the chain getting damaged or making noise. If the chain of the bike is maintained properly, then the performance of the bike will also be better and it can also help in maintaining the mileage of the bike. So let us know how you can take care of the bike chain. You can know about this further...
How does a chain get damaged?
There can be many reasons behind the bike chain getting damaged or making noise. Dust, dirt, and mud stick to the chain, due to which the chain becomes dirty.
At the same time, when the chain becomes loose, it starts making noise. In such a situation, you can get the chain tightened by a mechanic and if the chain set is finished then you can get a new one inserted.
You can clean it like this:-
First way
First of all, park the bike on a double stand. Then you can clean the chain from both sides with the help of a dry cloth or it can also be cleaned with the help of a brush. During this time, keep rotating the chain, so that it can be cleaned from everywhere.
Second way
After cleaning the chain with a dry cloth, you have to wash the chain a little. This will remove the dust and dirt stuck on the chain. You can also use pressure washing to clean the chain.
Third way
After washing the chain, you have to apply spray on it. You have to move the chain and then spray it. At the same time, you can apply lubricant to smooth the chain. Spray it on the chain and keep moving the chain, so that it gets applied to every part of the chain.
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