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FZ1inNH · 08-12-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jspansel

Yeah, it sucks without a rear stand. I ordered the harbor freight one for under $50 and it should be here this next tuesday. Will be MUCH better with the rear off the ground.

I have an electric 1300 lb hoist in the garage, but the issue was this:
1. Go warm up the chain (fun part!)
2. Hoist rear and clean chain.
3. Remove from hoist and go hose the chain, stopping to roll the bike several times.
4. Go heat up the chain (2nd fun part)
5. Go hoist the bike to lube the chain.

Really, really, REALLY want a paddock stand for her bike now... Could have done the whole process fairly quickly without leaving the driveway.

WenMark · 08-12-2009, 05:32 PM

How often does everyone clean & lube? I spoke to the dealer/sales and he said you can do too much sometimes but he was hesitant about saying how much. So what is everyone's experience since you have owned these type of bikes and have the real experience as to what is good.

jspansel · 08-12-2009, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WenMark

How often does everyone clean & lube? I spoke to the dealer/sales and he said you can do too much sometimes but he was hesitant about saying how much. So what is everyone's experience since you have owned these type of bikes and have the real experience as to what is good.

I have heard someone before mention being able to lube too much, but im not sure how that is possible or what, if anything, it could do harmful... Wouldnt it just sling off if their were too much?

I lube mine at least every 500 miles or when I can hear a more than normal chain clatter or after riding in the rain. Just had to adjust the slack today. Have 1100 miles on it now and went through one rain so I've lubed it 3 times now.

Verranth · 08-12-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jspansel

I have heard someone before mention being able to lube too much, but im not sure how that is possible or what, if anything, it could do harmful... Wouldnt it just sling off if their were too much?

I lube mine at least every 500 miles or when I can hear a more than normal chain clatter or after riding in the rain. Just had to adjust the slack today. Have 1100 miles on it now and went through one rain so I've lubed it 3 times now.

Wow, you bought your bike after me and you've already had to adjust? What are you doing on that thing?

I have over 2K and I've yet to adjust anything.

**99vengeur** · 08-13-2009, 07:46 AM

I have over 3300 miles and have not had to adjust my chain.

I lube every 500-600 miles and clean it every oil change, wash or ride in the rain.

jspansel · 08-13-2009, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Verranth

Wow, you bought your bike after me and you've already had to adjust? What are you doing on that thing?

I have over 2K and I've yet to adjust anything.

I didnt really "need" to adjust it. It was on the outer specs, but still within. I just felt like putting it more in the middle of the slack spec.

**Heineken** · 12-07-2009, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FZ1inNH

I have an electric 1300 lb hoist in the garage, but the issue was this:
1. Go warm up the chain (fun part!)
2. Hoist rear and clean chain.
3. Remove from hoist and go hose the chain, stopping to roll the bike several times.
4. Go heat up the chain (2nd fun part)
5. Go hoist the bike to lube the chain.

Really, really, REALLY want a paddock stand for her bike now... Could have done the whole process fairly quickly without leaving the driveway.

Quick question, since I got the center stand, will having the rear wheel spinning freely as it's lifted in the air for a couple of minutes qualify as a chain warming method?

) The reason I'm asking is because I need to put it up for winter and it's to effin` cold to ride.

WenMark · 12-07-2009, 04:19 PM

Sounds like everyone does a pretty good job with theirs. I need to get going. Ok I don't have a hoist to lift it. Would a jack work? If so where would you suggest I put it so as not to damage anything. I know I'm cheap, unless I can find a center stand for $40 or less. Another question. How much play should we have in the chain. I have had all different opinions.

fz6rwolf · 12-07-2009, 05:33 PM

Don't do mine as much as should and no stand so just do the move the bike back, clean, repeat, then lube. Pain in the a$$. lol

cbzdel · 12-07-2009, 05:41 PM

i dont do mine as much as I should at all.. I ride in the rain all the time, and I still put like 700 mines on it before I get around to lubing it. So I will need a new chain sooner, or well

would it hurt anything else?? sprockets?

08-13-2009, 07:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
99vengeur Administrator Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 2,657 Thanks: 719 Thanked 753 Times in 477 Posts	I have over 3300 miles and have not had to adjust my chain. I lube every 500-600 miles and clean it every oil change, wash or ride in the rain. __________________ Robert 2009 Cadmium Yellow FZ6R//Intuitive Racing No-Cut Frame Sliders//Evotech Swingarm Spools//Two Brothers Racing V.A.L.E. Complete Carbon Fiber Exhaust//Two Brothers Racing JuiceBox//Driven AIS Blockoff Plates//Uscgduncan Fender Eliminator//Custom Garage Door Opener//Custom Painted Windscreen//Bi-xenon Projector Retrofit with Blue Angel Eye//More in the making...

12-07-2009, 04:19 PM	#18 (permalink)
WenMark Senior Member Bike: 2007 Yamaha FJR Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Zephyrhills, FL Posts: 217 Thanks: 38 Thanked 48 Times in 20 Posts	Sounds like everyone does a pretty good job with theirs. I need to get going. Ok I don't have a hoist to lift it. Would a jack work? If so where would you suggest I put it so as not to damage anything. I know I'm cheap, unless I can find a center stand for $40 or less. Another question. How much play should we have in the chain. I have had all different opinions. __________________ Oh, no. What you represent to them is freedom.... Easy Rider

12-07-2009, 05:33 PM	#19 (permalink)
fz6rwolf Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 504 Thanks: 41 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts	Don't do mine as much as should and no stand so just do the move the bike back, clean, repeat, then lube. Pain in the a$$. lol __________________ "Be nice, until it's time not to be nice" (Roadhouse) Cortech saddlebags, tank bag, decals removed. Someday hardcase bags, aftermarket touring windshield to be light sport-tourer. Ride whenever you can, it's better therapy than medications!!!

12-07-2009, 05:41 PM	#20 (permalink)
cbzdel Super Moderator Bike: 2009 FZ6R Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,061 Thanks: 37 Thanked 222 Times in 105 Posts	i dont do mine as much as I should at all.. I ride in the rain all the time, and I still put like 700 mines on it before I get around to lubing it. So I will need a new chain sooner, or well would it hurt anything else?? sprockets? __________________ 2009 De-Badged Raven FZ6R Mods: Intuitive Racing Sliders // Competition Werkes FE // Camcorder & GPS Mounts // Motrax Flush Mounts // Pazzo Shorties // K&N Air & Oil Filters // 6000k HID Kit // Red Wheel Stripes // Tank Slapper Kit // Oberon Fuel Tank Cap / /Axio Tail Bag // +1 Front Sprocket // Integrated Smoked LED Tail Light //

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08-12-2009, 05:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
WenMark Senior Member Bike: 2007 Yamaha FJR Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Zephyrhills, FL Posts: 217 Thanks: 38 Thanked 48 Times in 20 Posts	How often does everyone clean & lube? I spoke to the dealer/sales and he said you can do too much sometimes but he was hesitant about saying how much. So what is everyone's experience since you have owned these type of bikes and have the real experience as to what is good.

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