[powerwagon4me]

It is recommended to oil the chain every 600 miles.
I do it more often and i found out that the oil/grease ends up behind the plastic cover on the front sprocket.
When i removed the plastic cover the build up of dirt/grease/sand/leaves was so thick that the chain run trough it and never stayed clean.
A good practice is to remove the 3 screws and the plastic cover and clean out the dirt every time you oil and clean the chain, especially if you go off-road a lot.
Thanx for creating this forum.
Stay safe!

 

[FOURSEASONS1621]

Good tip, thank you!

 

[ADVHD]

Welcome to the forum! Do you check your oil for metal shavings when changing it?

 

[KnuckleHead]

It is recommended to oil the chain every 600 miles.
I do it more often and i found out that the oil/grease ends up behind the plastic cover on the front sprocket.
When i removed the plastic cover the build up of dirt/grease/sand/leaves was so thick that the chain run trough it and never stayed clean.
A good practice is to remove the 3 screws and the plastic cover and clean out the dirt every time you oil and clean the chain, especially if you go off-road a lot.
Thanx for creating this forum.
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Thanks for the heads up @powerwagon4me and welcome to the forum! How often do you take the Pan America off road compared to on road?

 

[ODGreenPA]

Good tip, thank you!

Plus 1!☝

I would also like to know, how them bottle holders are fastened/connected to the panniers? I like! I.e did you haveta drill holes and use screws/bolts or ???.
Thanks.

 

[powerwagon4me]

Plus 1!☝

I would also like to know, how them bottle holders are fastened/connected to the panniers? I like! I.e did you haveta drill holes and use screws/bolts or ???.
Thanks.

Purchased from SW.Motech.US, same company that make our panniers, you have to drill four 5,5 mm holes and deburr them, they rattle a bit at speed, i had to put gorilla duck tape on the mating side, that made them tight and they do not move around.

 

[powerwagon4me]

Thanks for the heads up @powerwagon4me and welcome to the forum! How often do you take the Pan America off road compared to on road?

I am installing new spoked rims and knobby tires next week, so then i will be doing more off-road, now i am doing 20% off-road or gravel roads around my neighborhood.

 

[powerwagon4me]

Welcome to the forum! Do you check your oil for metal shavings when changing it?

I have 2000 miles on the bike now, already changed oil 2 times, not seen any metal shavings when draining, i am using Amsoil 15W-50,

 

[KnuckleHead]

I am installing new spoked rims and knobby tires next week, so then i will be doing more off-road, now i am doing 20% off-road or gravel roads around my neighborhood.

Let us know when you've installed the new wheels. I'd like to see how they look.

 

[powerwagon4me]

Let us know when you've installed the new wheels. I'd like to see how they look.

I will post pictures later in the month, also installing knobby tires and a 20inch dark windscreen.
Paul

 

[DanRides]

First thing I did was clean the chain, the stock lube is so goopy and flings every where. cleaned it and re-lubed and she's good.

 

[kirkster]

I just got my PAS a week ago this past Saturday. Loving it. I haven't had a bike with a chain since my first bike back in 1978. What is a good cleaning solution and chain lube?

 

[Joerockstar]

What is a good cleaning solution and chain lube?

Dupont Chain & Sprocket Degreaser
Dupont Chain Saver Wax lubricant

 

[drifter]

I've used PJ1 Blue Label on my chained bikes for many years, and carry a can with me on long rides.

PJ1 Blue Label