tightening the chain
yeah just one question, how do you tighten the chain without having a rear tire stand, im kinda lost in thoughts about this, and i always hate when i come to a stalemate with myself, i was told prior to this that if i slipped a large bolt in the open by my rear axel i could use my floor jack to do this, but i would hatr to be workin on the rear and the damn thing to fall over and cause damage to itself due to my stupidity.
Last edited by darkyuy; Jun 7, 2009 at 05:02 AM.
The best option is to get a Paddock stand for at least the rear. Especially since you can use it for all types of maintenance. That being said, here's an option. If you have some automotive Jack Stands around you can use them. Get a 2x4 board about 3' long and stick it through the wheel in front of the axle under the swingarm. Then, you and a friend can pick up the rear of the bike and slide the stands under the ends of the board. The problem with this type of support is that you're not going to be able to rotate the wheel. Being able to rotate the wheel when you're adjusting the chain is critical. Chains are usually tighter in some spots than others.
There are other possibilities, but you get the idea. If you can barrow a stand that would be best. When you're working on the bike, you want it to be steady and secure. The last thing you want to happen is for it to fall off of some jury rigged stand.
There are other possibilities, but you get the idea. If you can barrow a stand that would be best. When you're working on the bike, you want it to be steady and secure. The last thing you want to happen is for it to fall off of some jury rigged stand.
The other solution would be to get a center stand, I think you guys have all the necessary fitments & they just took them off your bikes, they are dead easy to install.
Seriously don't know how you live with out em.
Apart from chain maintenance, you have to check your oil while the bike is level & are worth their respective weight if your unlucky enough to get a flat tyre (front or rear).
And working on your bike for anything else means the thing is stable.
Seriously don't know how you live with out em.
Apart from chain maintenance, you have to check your oil while the bike is level & are worth their respective weight if your unlucky enough to get a flat tyre (front or rear).
And working on your bike for anything else means the thing is stable.
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If you do not want to bother with any stands ....then just check it and adjust it while shes on the side stand.. ...its no biggie 
same settings as you would on the paddock stands works fine ...
Its certainly nothing to get a head ache about mate ....

same settings as you would on the paddock stands works fine ...

Its certainly nothing to get a head ache about mate ....
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