Where's the 500s?

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#11 Unread post by **bok** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 7:39 am

chain is not that tough, basically lube it every week or 500miles or so whichever comes first and check the tension every time you lube it.

it's easier to lube the chain if you have a center stand or someone to duckwalk beside you and spray the chain while you roll forward heh

ZooTech · #12 Unread post by **ZooTech** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 7:42 am

Sevulturus wrote:Isn't 50ci = 800cc?

Yeah, but everyone else was suggesting 800's so I threw my pick in the hat. The S50 is one of the lightest and best-handling 800's available and would be fine for a beginner.

MX · #13 Unread post by MX » Wed Jun 28, 2006 9:19 am

bok wrote:chain is not that tough, basically lube it every week or 500miles or so whichever comes first and check the tension every time you lube it.

it's easier to lube the chain if you have a center stand or someone to duckwalk beside you and spray the chain while you roll forward heh

What would I do if the tension was not what it should be?

MX

dieziege · #14 Unread post by **dieziege** » Wed Jun 28, 2006 9:31 am

The owner's manual has instructions for adjusting the tension but basically you loosen the rear tire and reposition it. There are usually adjusters to help you move the tire an even amount (so it points straight ahead) and make things easy. I'm not sure how many different adjustment methods there are so I won't go into too much detail, but the hardest part as far as I'm concerned is re-torquing the wheel nut.