Hey Read a few articles. Some say to do it on the side stand, some say with the weight off the rear wheel (I have an Abba). Which is right? Peace
I do mine on the paddock stand, 'coz I don't want it to fall over... But seriously I think you need the wheel off the ground to rotate it and look for tight spots.
Paddock stand for me every time , I've got an Abba too but only ever use it on the Ducs if I wanna drop out the shock & stuff never really feel too safe with it. Certainly wouldn't use it to do the chain it's a doddle with the paddock stand and IMO you need the rear weighting its a 10 minute job. But isn't your bike the one where there was all that faff about the dealer having to fit a new sprocket & carrier? Surely they got it right eventually and it can't need adjusting already ! If I was you I would definetly invest in a paddock stand they make life so much easier for tinkering about
Yep, that's me. Just want to make sure all sweet before the sunshine. Only Just bought the Abba 2 months back. Sounds like I need a paddock too.
But please please please don't start a thread asking where to get one from or I'm gonna scream :Arghh: :Arghh: :Arghh:
You can do it with the bike on the side stand no problem. Just roll it along the floor to check for tight spots on the chain.
On the side stand or a paddock stand the rear suspension is loaded which it should be to set the specified tension. On an Abba stand the weight is off the suspension and the wheel will drop down. Any adjustment made like this will be tighter when the bike is back on it's wheels. I use an Abba stand but give more slack to allow for this.
If you EVER want the engine/swingarm out of your bike,you will find the pivot bolt to be a right bugger to get out.This is (hopefully) a rare need.As its rare,the pivot bolt never gets lubed and the bushes that the bearings run in corrode to the bolt.
As Birdie does.A regular lubing makes it very easy the next time.If you want it out,youll wish you had.
Got ya, so either do it yearly or pray you never have too. As my bike is 14 years old, I think I'm doing to be buying rosary beads.
Ha ha nice one Steve let's all recommend Creamy the easy little tinkering jobs , valvetrain next methinks
