How Often Should You Lube Motorcycle Chain. If the chains too tight its gonna mess with the gearboxs countershaft when the suspension compresses and thats not good. In the case of a long ride you should lubricant the chain after 400 to 500 kilometers.
If you use your bike for leisurely rides in dry clean conditions such as a paved bike. Also it is good to lube the bike after riding and not before especially if riding in harsh conditions like dirty terrains riding on the rain or mountainous grounds. I change my chain once a year which is about 12 to 15000 miles and keep running the same sprockets.
II jetwash my bike oce every year around march april or may.
If you do this often you will learn to get a feel for when the chain needs. Method- put the bike on rear stand and clean road grime off with contact cleaner or WD-40 what Ive been using lately. I tend to clean and lubricate my chain after every 500 or so miles. Ride 5 miles a week in good weather and youre good for months.