clean with WD-40. Lube with chainsaw bar oil. Done.

Ben, I have that same lift and I really like it.  It allows you to get around the bike on both sides without tripping over a jack or handle.  IF you have any problem with it 'rocking' at all just shim the bottom stationary 'axel' as the spacer on mine was a little short and caused the base to bow when fully tightened without the shims.  I also agree on locktite on everything.

Very helpful, just bought a KLR as my first bike and have been loving it! I want to keep up on the maintenance to make it last as long as possible. Thank you sir!

There are lots of Vids online that kinda indicate chain lube, cleaners whatever are pointless. That's where I'm at

Also taking the chain guard off only takes a sec and makes it way easier to get to.

If I ever get up by you, I'll give you my chain cleaning stuff as I have shaft drive now. I also have a couple other things you might be interested in.

If my chain is wet, I use WD40 to displace the water after using compressed air to blow it out. I will use diesel fuel and a plastic brush to clean, then a.light coat of gear oil.  My chain looks new, no kinks and runs quietly.

Great info. 👍

Thank You

Where did you get the crash bars from?Having trouble over here in Australia trying to find a decent set.

When I leave my chain as clean as possible but never ever oily or wet... it lasts 10x longer. I know everyone wants to spray chain lube like crazy, and dry it off but a good o-ring chain and just leave it dry it will last longer 100%.  I have gone through several chains in the past 10 years and when I finally went back to my roots of not paying for expensive 'chain wax" chain lube and just leave it dry, it lasts so much longer.  the problem with these products is that dirt and dust sticks to the chain and acts like little sand paper and wares out your chain and sprockets.

Can i use a metal brass brush to clean it if theres rust?

I measure when I need to clean my chain by gas tanks filled. After 2 and a half tanks is around 800 miles. I ride 90% pavement though and the chain never seems too dirty to worry about doing it sooner. I've only had to adjust my chain twice and have 7k miles on my gen 3.

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Cleaning more important than lube as o ring internally lubed

i ride a enduro bike pretty  much everyday for all my trips and transportation needs and the bike gets messy really quickly and cleaning is a nightmare, how do you clean your bike when it's really grimey? and i mean in all the nooks and cranny's carburetor engine parts etc

How often do you wash your bike?

I live in the desert, rarely see any rain, and ride mostly in sand.  Little need for corrosion resistance and any lube is just a sand magnet.  I've decided to experiment with no chain lubing on my current bikes. WD40 to help remove water after a rare washing is all I am using at the moment.

Great run through man. I use almost the exact same process and my chain has been rock solid. Have you tried using chain wax before?

What other parts do you wash to keep the salt from rusting your klr for the winter seasons?

I've found that more often is easier than letting the chain and sprockets get disgusting.  I use a two step - first buy WD40 by the gallon and drown the chain rubbing with the bush and rag then second I use the Honda white lithium grease spray and it's white so you can see any missed links.  I'm aiming for my original chain to last a long time.