Problem Shifting - Advice Please

Top of the range that one, I wouldnt have expected any less for your bike R_1000 lol

 

Nothing wrong with that, makes you appreciate the mods even more!

 

The workshop manual for my 2011 says upright with no extra weight and between 21 and 30mm...

I know my Ducati manual said one figure and there was a different figure on the swingarm sticker :/

#confusion

 

Does that mean it's going to be a 2 man job..or can you put it on a paddock stand to adjust the chain? i've never adjusted the chain on mine yet as with having the scotoiler fitted it never seems to need adjusted

 

I'd put it on a paddock stand....

The way I see it all the bikes weight is still pressing down through the centre of the swingarm....but instead of the tyre pressing the ground the axle is pressing on the stand

It won't be any heavier whereas on the side stand the suspension unloads a bit as there is less weight going straight down through the swingarm

If that makes sense

 

Manual says just stood up no extra weight....

You not got a paddock stand ?

 

Sorry guys if I have caused any confusion with the chain adjustment.
Side stand = okay
Paddock stand = okay
Somebody holding the bike upright = okay
Centre stand = NO
Sitting on the bike = NO

 

On my Ducati it was sidestand setup....

So I set it on the sidestand, put on paddock stand and measured what it was then and used that figure to always set it on the paddock stand

 

Hey lads don't worry too much because 21mm - 30mm is a fair old tolerance.
Paddock stand is the best option because you can turn the rear wheel, but not everybody has one.
Sidestand and move the bike to check in different areas if on your own.

 

Hi Jody, I've just noticed your helmet, dead smart that but don't be pulling any bank robberies with it on! lol

 

Ha ha cheers mate

 

Also
Abba stand = NO

But once set up "to the book" the tension can then be re-checked on Abba stand and that figure used in future (safer and convenient).