Why Does a Motorcycle Chain Rust?

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In areas with heavy rainfall or poor environmental conditions, rainwater, antifreeze, or mixtures of mud and sand can adhere to the chain, thereby shortening its service life. Consequences of Rusting: Increased fuel consumption: Due to chain deformation and rust, sliding resistance increases, leading to worse fuel economy; Increased chain noise: The noise generated by the chain also increases, negatively affecting the surrounding environment; Higher risk of chain breakage: Wear on a motorcycle chain develops gradually and is hard to detect. Regularly inspect the chain's condition. If the chain tension is adjusted beyond the usage limit, symptoms will not improve and, in the worst-case scenario, may lead to serious accidents, such as the chain breaking and flying off at high speed. Motorcycle Chain Maintenance: Clean off the chain lubricant and reapply fresh lubricant approximately every 500 kilometers. When there is significant grease buildup, use a soft brush to carefully clean the chain's inner grime before applying new lubricant.