lubing drivechain

[zx9rmal]

I go to lube my chain for the first time and, with the bike on the rear stand, I can't spin the rear wheel, either in neutral or in gear with the clutch pulled in. In neutral off the stand, the bike rolls just fine. Am I missing something on this bike? I've never had this experience in the 50+ bikes I've owned.

Some help please. Thanks.

[M-Coupe99]

I just cleaned and lubed my chain last night using a rear stand lifting on swingarm spools (installed in the provided threaded holes) with no problems as the wheel / chain spun freely while the gear selector was in neutral.

What does your stand lift upon, spools or the bottom of the swingarm? Can you see any points of contact between the stand & tire/sprocket/chain?

[zx9rmal]

Originally Posted by M-Coupe99

I just cleaned and lubed my chain last night using a rear stand lifting on swingarm spools (installed in the provided threaded holes) with no problems as the wheel / chain spun freely while the gear selector was in neutral.

What does your stand lift upon, spools or the bottom of the swingarm? Can you see any points of contact between the stand & tire/sprocket/chain?

The stand lifts from under the bottom of the swingarm. The wheel does move a bit, like it's in gear, but it's not. But your point is noted. I'll check for contact with the "pads" that the swingarm sits on. That's realy the only explanation. I guess I will be going to spools. Thanks.

[zx9rmal]

DUUUUHHHHHH!!!! Talk about feeling embarassed. Upon further review, the swingarm stand pads were in the "narrow" position (protruding further to the inside) and the left side was making contact with the sprocket nuts. A simple adjustment to the "wider" position took care of the problem. I've been working on my bikes for 34 years, and boy do I feel dumb.

Moral of the story? When you're 63, you get a little less focused, and a little more stupid. )

[th3hoff]

i completely cleaned my chain with brake/chain cleaner to get rid of the crap the dealer puts on that spits everywhere. i then applied ' Wurth' dry chain lube. Awesome stuff!!!!

[Slim]

Originally Posted by th3hoff

i completely cleaned my chain with brake/chain cleaner to get rid of the crap the dealer puts on that spits everywhere. i then applied ' Wurth' dry chain lube. Awesome stuff!!!!

oh man, haha. not the best plan. of any brake cleaner gets in your resivoirs, your chain will go pretty quick.

[M-Coupe99]

Originally Posted by zx9rmal

DUUUUHHHHHH!!!! Talk about feeling embarassed. Upon further review, the swingarm stand pads were in the "narrow" position (protruding further to the inside) and the left side was making contact with the sprocket nuts. A simple adjustment to the "wider" position took care of the problem. I've been working on my bikes for 34 years, and boy do I feel dumb.

Moral of the story? When you're 63, you get a little less focused, and a little more stupid. )

Glad to hear it was an easy, no cost fix. I can see how it is easy for there to be contact, there's not much clearance between the inside of the swingarm and the sprocket.

[Jazzmaster]

You're 63!! All respect man. I look up to you. Good to know that I can still ride sportsbikes 20 years more
Keep it up!!

[Acko]

Originally Posted by zx9rmal

DUUUUHHHHHH!!!! Talk about feeling embarassed. Upon further review, the swingarm stand pads were in the "narrow" position (protruding further to the inside) and the left side was making contact with the sprocket nuts. A simple adjustment to the "wider" position took care of the problem. I've been working on my bikes for 34 years, and boy do I feel dumb.

Moral of the story? When you're 63, you get a little less focused, and a little more stupid. )

HA HA I did that and scratched my head for a while, and i'm 56 and felt just as stupid. Glad you owned up first!

[th3hoff]

Originally Posted by Slim

oh man, haha. not the best plan. of any brake cleaner gets in your resivoirs, your chain will go pretty quick.

if your that careless to spray chain cleaner anywhere near any other parts apart from the chain then please stay away from my bike
spray donwards when the chain is at the lowest point