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Craxican · 12-07-2009, 07:47 PM

im lazy

...i only clean and lube...well...ummmm....yeah...hmmm...o, once every 2000 miles...or when i re-adjust the chain...which is actually quite often (twice in the past 4 months) now that i have the +2 sprocket on the back and i'm slipping and dumping the clutch more

Roaddawg · 12-07-2009, 08:42 PM

Man, I feel a little OCD with my chain maintenance now listening to you guys!!!

I clean and lube it once a week (if I ride it every week). I've only had to tighten mine once and it didn't really need it. The less you lube, the more your having to tighten, stretching your chain and grinding your sprockets down. It's cheap insurance to lube it regularly... at least IMO. Also, WenMark, you can get a stand from Harbor Freight for $39.99. I have it and it works perfectly fine.

- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

**Heineken** · 12-07-2009, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roaddawg

Man, I feel a little OCD with my chain maintenance now listening to you guys!!!

I clean and lube it once a week (if I ride it every week). I've only had to tighten mine once and it didn't really need it. The less you lube, the more your having to tighten, stretching your chain and grinding your sprockets down. It's cheap insurance to lube it regularly... at least IMO. Also, WenMark, you can get a stand from Harbor Freight for $39.99. I have it and it works perfectly fine.

- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

I believe WenMark meant a center stand, witch IMO is well worth it. I payed close to $150 for my SW-Motech center stand but I believe it's money well spent considering it does maintenance and storage easy.

Just ordered a can of Motul Chain Cleaner and a can of Chain Lube. Already have the 3 quarts of Mobil 1 10W-40 oil and the K&N oil filter to set it for the winter.

**dart1963** · 12-08-2009, 06:59 AM

yep, I was considering the harbor freight stand, until I saw the center stand is now a viable option (since I have no plans for an aftermarket exhaust), so I'm saving up for the "little" extra cost of the center stand.

flyingminno · 12-12-2009, 12:24 AM

I usually wipe it down before spraying it with lube, and I don't use a stand. I simply grab the rim and rotate the tire about four times to expose the next side of the chain.

GoGreen09 · 12-14-2009, 05:49 PM

Anyone seen this? PackJack - Home

Better yet, anyone have one? I have a stand, but since I live in an apartment complex, it's hard to use it. My parking stall is slanted so I have to wait for an open spot that's even.

Roaddawg · 12-14-2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoGreen09

Anyone seen this? PackJack - Home

Better yet, anyone have one? I have a stand, but since I live in an apartment complex, it's hard to use it. My parking stall is slanted so I have to wait for an open spot that's even.

I like that! Simple.

joloy133 · 12-14-2009, 10:50 PM

Didn't like the application for bikes w/o spools. It did give me an idea though: Can you get an axle bolt/rod with an extended head?

ksanbon · 03-14-2010, 03:37 PM

Thanks for the posts everyone.

I just finished lubing my chain for the first time at 1400+ miles (had the dealership do the first one at 680). It takes a little more time than my bicycle, but it was really easy.

I got the Harbor Freight swingarm stand and used Bel-Ray Super Clean chain lube (dealer recommendation). That stuff works great. The chain still had a decent coat and a miniscule amount of grit despite the fact that I've been riding in the rain.

I'll go another 700 miles and see how it looks. If anything changes, I'll post again.

travstoll · 03-16-2010, 03:22 PM

Not to bring up a dead thread...but I didn't want to start a new one for such a simple question. I wanted to adjust my chain today, but I don't have the correct sockets. I know the right side of the axle is a 19 (I have that size). What is the bigger size on the left?

12-07-2009, 08:42 PM	#22 (permalink)
Roaddawg Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R (Yes, the "R") Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Napa Valley, CA Posts: 1,653 Thanks: 635 Thanked 490 Times in 308 Posts	Man, I feel a little OCD with my chain maintenance now listening to you guys!!! I clean and lube it once a week (if I ride it every week). I've only had to tighten mine once and it didn't really need it. The less you lube, the more your having to tighten, stretching your chain and grinding your sprockets down. It's cheap insurance to lube it regularly... at least IMO. Also, WenMark, you can get a stand from Harbor Freight for $39.99. I have it and it works perfectly fine. - Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices __________________ Roaddawg

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GoGreen09 Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6r,2009 GSXR 600, 1999 Honda F4 (track only) Join Date: May 2009 Location: richmond, ca Posts: 124 Thanks: 7 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts	Anyone seen this? PackJack - Home Better yet, anyone have one? I have a stand, but since I live in an apartment complex, it's hard to use it. My parking stall is slanted so I have to wait for an open spot that's even. __________________ Intuitive Racing Frame Sliders, Proton flush mounts, EvoTech FE, Galfer SS Brake lines, EBC Double-H brake pads, and totally drooling over TBros Exhaust!

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12-07-2009, 07:47 PM	#21 (permalink)
Craxican Senior Member Bike: Cadmium Yellow FZ6R Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pensacola Posts: 256 Thanks: 60 Thanked 35 Times in 25 Posts	im lazy ...i only clean and lube...well...ummmm....yeah...hmmm...o, once every 2000 miles...or when i re-adjust the chain...which is actually quite often (twice in the past 4 months) now that i have the +2 sprocket on the back and i'm slipping and dumping the clutch more

12-08-2009, 06:59 AM	#24 (permalink)
dart1963 Super Moderator Bike: '09 FZ6R Raven Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bluemont, Virginia Posts: 3,284 Thanks: 1,201 Thanked 1,116 Times in 724 Posts Blog Entries: 2	yep, I was considering the harbor freight stand, until I saw the center stand is now a viable option (since I have no plans for an aftermarket exhaust), so I'm saving up for the "little" extra cost of the center stand.

12-12-2009, 12:24 AM	#25 (permalink)
flyingminno Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R Raven Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles County Posts: 326 Thanks: 150 Thanked 45 Times in 38 Posts	I usually wipe it down before spraying it with lube, and I don't use a stand. I simply grab the rim and rotate the tire about four times to expose the next side of the chain.

12-14-2009, 10:50 PM	#28 (permalink)
joloy133 Senior Member Bike: FZ6R-Cadmium Yellow Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Vallejo, CA (NorCal) Posts: 616 Thanks: 17 Thanked 99 Times in 79 Posts	Didn't like the application for bikes w/o spools. It did give me an idea though: Can you get an axle bolt/rod with an extended head?

03-14-2010, 03:37 PM	#29 (permalink)
ksanbon Senior Member Bike: 09 blue fz6r Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: arroyo grande, ca Posts: 265 Thanks: 229 Thanked 131 Times in 66 Posts	Thanks for the posts everyone. I just finished lubing my chain for the first time at 1400+ miles (had the dealership do the first one at 680). It takes a little more time than my bicycle, but it was really easy. I got the Harbor Freight swingarm stand and used Bel-Ray Super Clean chain lube (dealer recommendation). That stuff works great. The chain still had a decent coat and a miniscule amount of grit despite the fact that I've been riding in the rain. I'll go another 700 miles and see how it looks. If anything changes, I'll post again.

03-16-2010, 03:22 PM	#30 (permalink)
travstoll Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 137 Thanks: 22 Thanked 29 Times in 17 Posts	Not to bring up a dead thread...but I didn't want to start a new one for such a simple question. I wanted to adjust my chain today, but I don't have the correct sockets. I know the right side of the axle is a 19 (I have that size). What is the bigger size on the left?

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