How to lubricate your dirt bike chain like a pro

What problems are solved by the using the Chain Dog?

Due to where chain lube is applied (typically below the swingarm between the lower chain guide and the swingarm pivot point), it's difficult to apply without spraying chain lube onto the suspension linkage, rear wheel, bike stand and/or garage floor.  Depending on your attention to detail, the cleanup of chain lube overspray is time consuming.  It's also difficult to achieve even coverage on both rows of chain pivot points.  Specifically the inside row (closest to the rear wheel) is hard to lubricate using the standard straight straw that's included with chain lubricants.  

• Messy & wasteful
• Time consuming cleanup
• Ineffective lubrication coverage

How does the Chain Dog work?

The Chain Dog makes lubricating motocross chains (520 chains) super easy and clean while providing superior chain lube coverage where it's needed.  The Chain Dog design features dual channels that align with the chain's pivot points.  The lower chain guide acts as a stop allowing the Chain Dog to ride on the lower chain return as the rear wheel is manually spun counter clockwise.  Chain lube is dispersed from the chain lube can to the Chain Dog via a 16" long straw.  This design allows the user to set the can of chain lube on the ground, eliminating the need to hold the can while spinning the rear wheel.  See the application process in our how-to video.  The Chain Dog also features an aluminum fork that holds a paper towel, shop rag or cloth rag below the lube application point.  The rag catches the drip as the chain runs through the Chain Dog while chain lube is applied.  The shape of the Chain Dog is designed to prevent overspray from getting onto the rear wheel.

How many times do I have to spin the rear wheel to get proper coverage?

Typically you can achieve proper lubrication coverage in two (2) to four (4) wheel spins.  It depends on the viscosity of your preferred brand of chain lube as well as the speed you spin your wheel.  The thinner the chain lube, the faster you will need to spin your wheel and fewer rotations are needed.  The thicker the lubrication, the more rotations are needed (and/or rotate the rear wheel at a slower speed).  

After your first use, you will quickly learn how the Chain Dog is a game changer for a maintenance task that nobody likes.  It actually makes lubricating your chain fun!