Chain adjustment.
 

Is it possible to adjust the chain on an SV without a paddock stand?

Re: Chain adjustment.
 

You're meant to adjust it on it's side stand

Re: Chain adjustment.
 

Yes you can, using a paddock stand just makes the adjusters easier to turn as the bikes weight is off of the wheel and held by the stand.

Re: Chain adjustment.
 

you are ment to adjust it on the side stand, otherwise you are likly to over tighten.

Re: Chain adjustment.
 

If you don't have it setting on the sidestand, you might not have the chain slack set properly, as the manual gives 0.8" - 1.2" as the slack when on the sidestand.
However if you determine a reference to the slack on a paddock stand vs. the sidestand, you should be fine.
I usually compress the rear shock after making an adjustment by weighting the bike's rear seat and check the slack to be sure (too tight = bad).

Re: Chain adjustment.
 

yes its easy and ment 2 be best on the side stand i mainly do all/most on a paddock stand just becasue i have them handy that is.

Re: Chain adjustment.
 

Never having replaced a rear wheel or chain myself, is it obvious when refitting a wheel how the chain should go,I have looked in the manual and I might be a dunder head but it doesnt really give any specific advice,I dont want a tight spot on the top or bottom,,oooerr !!!