Simple home-made device to lubricate my Triumph Scrambler 400X's chain

As a biking enthuiast, basic periodic maintenance like chain cleaning and lubing is good to know and perform. It gives a sense of satsfaction as well.

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I recently test-rode the Scrambler 400X, and I loved it! I'm about 90% sure it’s the bike for me, but the service center is 54 km from my home, and I’m wondering if that’s something I should worry about.

All your issues are actually non-issue. Riding 50-60kms to service center should be taken as another opportunity to ride the bike and not a burden. Service intervals are long and there havent been too many teething issues either as per this thread. That equates to less frequent service station visits.

As a biking enthuiast, basic periodic maintenance like chain cleaning and lubing is good to know and perform. It gives a sense of satsfaction as well.

I use a simple device to lift the rear tyre of the bike to clean and lube the chain. There are many similar products available in market like snap-jack. But what i have a simple home made device which does the job.

I use an allen key to get a leverage point on the bike.

Insert the home-made snap-jack as shown in the picture.

Press it to get the wheel off the ground just enough for free rotation. The

Clean the chain nicely.

I use a brush and thick gear oil to lube the chain. Been doing so for many years. Earlier i used expensive spray cans etc, but have seen no big difference in longivity or quality. Gear oil works just fine. Trick is to use it lightly with a brush and not splash it generously. Repeat chain cleaning and lubing every 400-500 kms or more frequenty during monsoons.

NOTE: Before lifting the wheel using any of these snap-jack type devices, always use a piece of band, thread, lace etc to tie the front brake lever to keep it in locked position. This will prevent from the bike from accidently rolling off while on the jack.

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