Chain maintenance

Highalltheway · August 29th, 2011, 08:40 PM

My chain has got a bit of slack and needs tightening, I got all the tools but no bike stands. Can it be done leaning on the kick stand ?

alex.s · August 29th, 2011, 08:42 PM

anythings possible but why not just go get a rear stand?

Highalltheway · August 29th, 2011, 08:46 PM

I need to cause I plan on doing all my own maintenance. Except for checking valves. Can you recommend a stand.

setasai · August 30th, 2011, 12:05 AM

Stand is easier to check chain slack. Is it out of spec or does it "look" like it's out of spec? Harbor freight has a cheap stand that people like but personally I have one from T-rex racing. Rock solid and cheaper than pitbull.

In a pinch you can jack it up. Just have someone holding it the whole time while adjusting.

dubojr1 · August 30th, 2011, 08:02 AM

I've used 2 jack stands and 2 bolts in a pinch...

Highalltheway · August 30th, 2011, 09:17 PM

Got it done no problems.

August 29th, 2011, 08:40 PM	#1
Highalltheway ninjette.org member Name: Omar Location: Dallas Texas Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 ninja 250 special edition Posts: 54	Chain maintenance My chain has got a bit of slack and needs tightening, I got all the tools but no bike stands. Can it be done leaning on the kick stand ?

August 29th, 2011, 08:42 PM	#2
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	anythings possible but why not just go get a rear stand? __________________________________________________

August 30th, 2011, 08:02 AM	#5
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	I've used 2 jack stands and 2 bolts in a pinch... __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

August 30th, 2011, 09:17 PM	#6
Highalltheway ninjette.org member Name: Omar Location: Dallas Texas Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 ninja 250 special edition Posts: 54	Got it done no problems. __________________________________________________ World champs

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August 29th, 2011, 08:46 PM	#3
Highalltheway ninjette.org member Name: Omar Location: Dallas Texas Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 ninja 250 special edition Posts: 54	I need to cause I plan on doing all my own maintenance. Except for checking valves. Can you recommend a stand.

August 30th, 2011, 12:05 AM	#4
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	Stand is easier to check chain slack. Is it out of spec or does it "look" like it's out of spec? Harbor freight has a cheap stand that people like but personally I have one from T-rex racing. Rock solid and cheaper than pitbull. In a pinch you can jack it up. Just have someone holding it the whole time while adjusting.