Re: New owner and first questions

[stump <stump@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I did find a good amount of chain stretch on mine and it's darn sure uneven.
Recommend you all do what chuck does. Having my dealer look at mine tomorow.
Regards, Steve.

chuck boatwright wrote:

> </lurk>  I don't own a sprint ST yet, but I don't mind answering a question..
>
> AARCONE@xxxxxxx wrote:
> >
> --snip
>
> > 1)  The manual says to put it on a paddock stand to free the suspension
> > before tightening chain.  does the center stand not do the same thing?
>
> A paddock stand is also know as a swingarm stand.  If you don't have a special
> single sided swingarm stand, you can have someone hold the bike upright while
> testing the adjustment.  Don't forget to put the bike on the center stand to
> find the tightest point in the chain, before setting the bike back down and
> adjusting for proper slack.  Uhh, well since your bike is new, I doubt that
> there is much uneven chain stretch.
>
> >
> > 2)  fuel gauge and warning light are erratic.
> --snip
>
> heh heh heh  electronics...
>
> --snip
>
> once I buy MY bike, you all will hear more from me, I am sure.
>
> <lurk>
>
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