Chain maintance

[AfDevin86]

So I need to adjust and clean and re-lube my chain. I just really need to know what tools I need to get that rear tire in the air. I don't see a spot to get a bike jack onto and I don't see a mount for Swingarm Spools to get a stand onto. I just need some good ol fashioned help.

Thank you~

Originally Posted by AfDevin86

So I need to adjust and clean and re-lube my chain. I just really need to know what tools I need to get that rear tire in the air. I don't see a spot to get a bike jack onto and I don't see a mount for Swingarm Spools to get a stand onto. I just need some good ol fashioned help.

Thank you~

The FZ6R doesn't have a center stand?

[AfDevin86]

Originally Posted by CHEMIKER

The FZ6R doesn't have a center stand?

No. . . =(

Originally Posted by AfDevin86

No. . . =(

I didn't realize that, but it makes sense given that the exhaust is right there. Sorry to hear that; I'll be interested to hear what you come up with. I can't imagine you're the first to try to lube the chain.

If it were me, I'd clean and re-lube the entire bottom exposed portion of the chain, move the bike to expose another 1/3 of the chain, and so forth, until it was finished. It's not the most elegant way to get it done, but it will get you through for now and then you can search the interweb and ask around to see if someone else has an idea.

Good luck!

Here's an option...

Harbor Freight Tools - Motorcycle Wheel Cleaning Stand

To lube my buddy's chain (Honda Shadow Ace Spirit - or something like that) I spray the exposed section, then roll it back 4 feet and repeat. For adjustments(chain tightening) it doesn't HAVE to be off the ground, just ensure you are rotating the adjuster nuts the same amount on each side.

In the old days, my fz750 didn't have a center stand, so i'd just put a standard jack stand on the swing arm on the right side, then lift the left side up on to another one. Not very graceful but it worked.

[O-turn]

I had mine on a stand last night for its first service. I bought a universal rear stand and it worked great.

[AfDevin86]

Originally Posted by O-turn

I had mine on a stand last night for its first service. I bought a universal rear stand and it worked great.

What stand, and how did you actually get the bike onto the stand with no spots for swingarm spools.

[O-turn]

Universal Stand, made by LP something, bought it from a friend for $40.

[AfDevin86]

Originally Posted by O-turn

Universal Stand, made by LP something, bought it from a friend for $40.

How did you actually get the bike on the stand?