Eugene

anyone have a rear stand (I don't have spools) that wouldn't mind showing me how to adjust the chain tension on my 2002 sv650s? I live in Hillsboro. I could ride to your place or you could come to mine, I have a garage and tools, just never done it before and don't have a rear stand yet. I am available after about 1pm on Sunday.

I could buy you lunch or something =)

Deerhunter

Check a manual for your bike. My '07 CBR chain tension is instructed to be adjusted to 1" - 1 3/8" with the bike on it's side stand. I think you will find that the manufacturer has some recommendation that doesn't require the rear lift.

Flyte Risk

It's super easy, no special tools needed. Shoot me a PM and I'll see what I can do to help you out if you still need it.

Eugene

I ended up ordering some stands =)

These came well recomended by the guys on svriders
http://t-rex-racing.com/catalog.php?...Fcategory%3D46

And they are pretty cheap! Now I need to pick up some spools....I totaly thought they mounted to the bolts for the rear wheel...didn't realize they just bolt right into special mounting holes

DGA

You guys and your standard swingarms...Adjusting the single-sided one is a snap...you only need two people to do it. One to sit on the bike while the other one measures the chain sag, than tries to move the concentric adjuster with this flimsy spanner wrench. Soooo with your neighbors help, lots of cussing, bloody knuckles and telling yourself not to stuff a lit rag in the gas tank and end the pain, it's done. In the end I guess the single sided swing arm is not all that bad since it's gotten me so much ass.

Alright all BS aside...just measure your slack with the bike on the side stand and adjust accordingly and remember a looser chain is a lot better than an overly tight one. Some trial and error will ensue, but you will be a better man, or a woman for knowing your bike a little bit better.

CBRinPDX

you do not need to lift the bike.

I think your biggest obstacle may be finding the right size wrench/socket for the axel nut.

I sure like working on my SuMo. No stands needed, just a hydraulic center lift.

Eugene

I should have the right socket, if not then I will be surprised. I am going to check the service manual tomorrow and get ready for my stands, will be easier on the stands whether I need them or not I am told.

Ant

i just use a car jock and lift mine from the bottome mount or the rear shock. cheap.

CBRinPDX

I use a car jock too. he's really strong!

Ant

ya i know i cant spell. but i should be happy i dont need to spell to ride..

Flyte Risk

There is one in the stock tool kit. Either way IIRC it's something silly like 36mm. All I know is that I have the one that fits my GSXR, being a crane mechanic in a former life I'll take any reason i can to buy more tools.

CBRinPDX

I have the same problem...