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Oil your chain without a center stand
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vitesse
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I got a genuine Honda centre stand at Bike bandit for $128 delivered.
sumo
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Yeah, I've seen them for $105...but the topic is "Oil your chain without a center stand"
Adlibgib
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On my DR I use a chunk of fire wood under the right peg to keep the rear tire off the ground and a strap on the brake lever to keep the bike steady. Worked good but not as good as the centerstand on my NC.
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Nice and simple.
Wcmike
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Before I got the center stand I used to put a hammer under the right side swing arm when doing chain maintenance. The head of the hammer on the ground and the bottom of the handle up. It would raise the tire about half an inch off the ground. It would slip out once in a while but we are only talking half an inch so no biggie.
The bike is easy to work on so I've never thought about using the hammer on it for anything else.
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The bike is easy to work on so I've never thought about using the hammer on it for anything else.
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I really like DIY stuff ! Thanks for posting this.
Here was my solution back in the pre center stand days. http://nc700-forum.com/forum/garage-mechanical-help/1291-poor-mans-chain-lube-stand.html
JamesD
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Step 1: Spray chain
Step 2: Roll bike ahead
Repeat as necessary
Step 2: Roll bike ahead
Repeat as necessary
sumo
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Perfect, you don't need a center stand to do that!
Ah yes, but of course the thing you do before lubing the chain, cleaning it, is what you really need the stand for.
sumo
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Yes I tried with a stick, it works but you must have someone help you to put it up and take it down. I do see a center stand in my future.
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Ingenious.
But where do you store the wood while travelling 2000miles out up north?
Just kidding. Keep up the inventions!
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dandadude102
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B-b-but you might miss a spot.
sumo
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No problem. It's dual purpose as all motorcycle accessories should be, I use it to make aerial videos so it is all ways handy when I need it. I wasn't using that space above my helmet so it worked out great.
JamesD
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Ah yes, but of course the thing you do before lubing the chain, cleaning it, is what you really need the stand for.
1. Clean exposed chain.
2. Roll bike ahead.
Repeat as necessary
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I am just sitting here with a silly smile on my face looking at this clip and had to watch it a second time to appreciate the ingenuity of what you made. I cant wait to see some of your other inventions. Well done !
I have an old Dominator and I carry a stick with me for this purpose. It is easy enough to lift the back of it solo to put the stick in place. On my NC I used the pannier rack to lift it for the stick.
sumo
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Yes. I saw a forum post of yours showing that stick, "If found return to Griff". I started with that but just couldn't get my bike propped up on the stick by myself so I got to thinking...
sumo
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1. Clean exposed chain.
2. Roll bike ahead.
3. Clean exposed chain.
4. Roll bike ahead.
5. Clean exposed chain.
6. Roll bike ahead.
7. Clean exposed chain.
8. Roll bike ahead.
9. Clean exposed chain.
10. Roll bike ahead.
11. Spray chain.
12. Roll bike ahead.
13. Spray chain.
14. Roll bike ahead.
15. Spray chain.
16. Roll bike ahead.
17. Spray chain.
18. Roll bike ahead.
19. Spray chain.
20. Look around.
21. Wonder where you are.
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