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As far as chain adjustment, do it when it needs it, not at a specified mileage. If you have to adjust your chain everytime you ride the bike, you need a new chain and sprockets.

VermilionX wrote:

Sevulturus wrote:Have you considered picking up some nail polish or something to fill in the white marks where you made the join? I'm sure you'll find a color that is at least close, and it's probably a lot cheaper then a touch up pen.

Glad to see the bike is back in one piece.

nope, i sorta gave up on the idea that i can fully mask it.

anyway, im very satisfied already w/ its current condition. it doesn't bother me anymore.

and also, i bought my self a chain lube and a tire gauge.

and im still thinking over if whether i should buy a pit bull rear stand or these... Front and Rear stand

the pit bull rear stand is $140.

after that, i could lube my chain a lot easier.

$140 for a tire stand?!?!?!
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product. ... 0950190000
Try a motorcycle jack for less than half. Craftsman. Works wonders. cause not only can you lift it up, strap it down, and work on it, but you can roll it around too.

I wish one of those would work with my bike

bike jack? can you even spin the wheel w/ that?

VermilionX wrote:bike jack? can you even spin the wheel w/ that?

yes. it goes underneath the motor. I put the XR on it, jacked it up about a foot, strapped it down, hopped on the bike, kicked it over, and started slamming through the gears just to be an idiot when my dad came in the barn. Back wheel spinning like a am-fm.
EDIT: LOL it just dawned on me that you'd have to take off the belly pan on your bike to use it. And the exhaust. You know what? never mind i said anything about a jack. But check sears, they may have cheaper wheel stands.

GeoffXR200R wrote:EDIT: LOL it just dawned on me that you'd have to take off the belly pan on your bike to use it. And the exhaust. You know what? never mind i said anything about a jack. But check sears, they may have cheaper wheel stands.

LOL.

thanks though, i appreciate the help nonetheless.

"Where did you get that idea from, swatter? "

I just meant that while your so up close and personal with the chain, make sure its tight. If Verm is going to start maintaining the chain himself, he needs to be aware of that also.

Fair comment. Chains can go suddenly sometimes. Have to keep an eye on them.

Should we even tell him to check for kinks and tight spots,too?