adjusting the chain without a stand

[Nobody]

I need to adjust the chain on my '06 F4i, but I am currently without a rear stand. Should I do it, or would it be better to cough up some coin and have someone do it for me that has one? Am I inheriting any major risk doing it with the wheel on the ground?

[Ezzzzy1]

Post up where you are and someone will have a stand you can borrow.

I always check for visual alignment after I adjust my chains. You can only do that on a stand.

[Nobody]

I'm in Aurora, but would have no problem taking a ride out to wherever if someone could give me a hand with it. Great point on the visual alignment, TY as always for the tip!

[One-ops]

I can help if you still need next weekend. I'm working sat and busy sunday but free so far next.

[Nobody]

I can help if you still need next weekend. I'm working sat and busy sunday but free so far next.

OK will do.

[Fumet5uNo]

Tilt on kickstand an block under swing arm

[OATSF14JERRY]

I need to adjust the chain on my '06 F4i, but I am currently without a rear stand.

http://www.aerostich.com/quick-stand.html

Get one. You will love it.

[Nobody]

http://www.aerostich.com/quick-stand.html

Get one. You will love it.

Hell yeah, I'm liking that option. Anywhere local I can pick one up?

[Airreed]

What part of A-town? I'm available today if you want to put your bike up on a stand to adjust your chain...I'm off Reseviour and Chengango(SE Aurora 80015).

I also have a Lockhart Phillips paddle stand for sale...$20!

Jason

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

Stands make it easier, but you don't need one, just be careful with your measurements.

[OATSF14JERRY]

Hell yeah, I'm liking that option. Anywhere local I can pick one up?

I do not know locally. You do want one. It folds into a nice little pouch and fits under the seat tail piece. It is always with you even on cross country trips. A very nice thing to have. I do know other online retailers have them. $40 is pretty cheap. When it first came out years ago it was $65.

[Nobody]

Cool. Definitely going to grab one of those very soon.

Cycle Monkey, I hear you. I've done it on a previous bike and didn't have a problem, but I didn't think about potential consequences until afterwards and want to be sure this time lol.

Airreed, PM sent!

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

Cool. Definitely going to grab one of those very soon.

Cycle Monkey, I hear you. I've done it on a previous bike and didn't have a problem, but I didn't think about potential consequences until afterwards and want to be sure this time lol.

Airreed, PM sent!
I made sure the tire/wheel was about as straight as I could get it, and now when I adjust my chain, I don't look at the marks, I counts the flats on the adjusting nuts. I do a couple each side until I'm close, then do 1 at a time. That's the most accurate way (assuming you alingned it right the first time) because you're then using the screws as a micrometer.

[Nobody]

Tilt on kickstand an block under swing arm

That worked like a charm! First one I found in the back yard was the exact size I needed.I'm pretty pissed at the shop that threw the tires on, my shit was crazy over torqued. Had to bust out the impact wrench on that mofo.

[rifleshooter]

Don't know if you've gotten this worked out, but I am in Frederick, and have a Pit Bull that we can use.

[Nobody]

Thank you for the offer. Got it taken care of yesterday.