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Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 11:04 am
by Sev
That isn't true, I lube every 600km, but I'm supposed to tighten it every couple thousand.
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 11:05 am
by VermilionX
swatter555 wrote:Also, everytime you lube the chain, you need to tighten the chain.
yeah he did adjust my chain. he just said that the bend must be around 3/4 inch. mine was about an inch so he adjusted it for me.
he didn't even charge me since he said everything he did today was very simple.
he even told me to comeback anytime but i wanna learn to do the small stuff on my own.
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 11:31 am
by sv-wolf
I lube my chain after every long run. The bike isn't garaged so I have to lube it several times a week to keep it rust free. If I adjusted my chain whenever I did a lube I would never have time to eat dinner.
My current chain is a good one. I've done 3 1/2 thousand miles with it and it hasn't needed adjusting once. Still nicely toned.
Where did you get that idea from, swatter?
Rear paddock stand is invaluable for lubing the chain and cleaning the bike. Takes all the strain out of the work. I bought a new one a couple of months back, my old one had tiny wheels that wouldn't run true on the bumpy surface the bike stands on in my back garden. Much better.
One day I'll build a garage.
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 12:08 pm
by Mintbread
VermilionX wrote:
anyway, im very satisfied already w/ its current condition. it doesn't bother me anymore.
It is a brand new $21,00 bike and you are happy with it all banged up?
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 12:14 pm
by VermilionX
Mintbread wrote:
It is a brand new $21,00 bike and you are happy with it all banged up?
look at the pics, it's not so bad. of course im not really happy but happy enough that i was able to mask most of the scratches and fix the broken fairing.
on another note: custom paint is so expensive... i asked for an estimate for when i get some racing bodywork and it's almost the same price as the bodywork.
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 12:18 pm
by Mintbread
Show us the other side...
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 12:28 pm
by VermilionX
here...
close up...
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 12:33 pm
by Mintbread
Why not just claim it on insurance and have it looking new again?
I noticed damage to the right fork and the headers too, so there is a lot of money involved if you decide to repair it over time.
If not it is just going to look like a stunting bike and that would be sad.
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 12:40 pm
by VermilionX
Mintbread wrote:Why not just claim it on insurance and have it looking new again?
I noticed damage to the right fork and the headers too, so there is a lot of money involved if you decide to repair it over time.
If not it is just going to look like a stunting bike and that would be sad.
im gonna hold up reporting to the insurance. damages are only cosmetic, those are only scratches on the fork, my steering is working fine as far as i can tell.
plus, i wanna practice some advanced stuff on parking lots so i'll wait a while before i do some drastic cosmetic repairs. don't wanna mess up the new fairings while training.
also, it's very hard getting OEM plastics for my bike since it's very new. 05 model eventhough the same, doesn't have the red/black color scheme.
Posted: Sat Apr 08, 2006 12:42 pm
by JCS
There is a reason cheap stands are cheap. After a while, if it takes that long, they tend to break at the worst time. I have seen the tubing collapse under weight. Also seen the spool holders snap. This will send your bike for a tumble. Get the Pit Bull. These are some of the best around.
Not affiliated but happy owner. (My wife got me a convertible front stand for Christmas a while back!)