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[dizzyblonde]

well I did say admitting Blondeness! But yes, that'll explain why you shouldn't adjust a chain on a paddock stand.
Slight derail oops

Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

well I did say admitting Blondeness! But yes, that'll explain why you shouldn't adjust a chain on a paddock stand.
Slight derail oops

If you don't use a paddockstand it's much more annoying to check for tightspots or otherwise as you can't freely spin the wheel.

Originally Posted by Jamiebridges123

If you don't use a paddockstand it's much more annoying to check for tightspots or otherwise as you can't freely spin the wheel.

its easier to clean/lube/inspect the chain on a padock stand, but do not adjust the chain on the padock stand. This can lead to over tightening. Adjust the chain with the bike suported by the side stand.

[DarrenSV650S]

I always adjust mine on the paddock stand and haven't noticed much difference when I put it back on the side stand

[dizzyblonde]

Originally Posted by Jamiebridges123

If you don't use a paddockstand it's much more annoying to check for tightspots or otherwise as you can't freely spin the wheel.

you can if you push the back end up and in towards the sidestand(if that makes sense)so the weights pushed onto the stand, then it spins as free as hell. Cleaning is just the same too, laying on the floor ain't a problem for me to get in close to a chain to clean and inspect it.

I also get a good workout while I'm at it for free

Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

you can if you push the back end up and in towards the sidestand(if that makes sense)so the weights pushed onto the stand, then it spins as free as hell. Cleaning is just the same too, laying on the floor ain't a problem for me to get in close to a chain to clean and inspect it.

I also get a good workout while I'm at it for free

i'll try that next time i lube chain, thanks dizzy.

Originally Posted by dizzyblonde

you can if you push the back end up and in towards the sidestand(if that makes sense)so the weights pushed onto the stand, then it spins as free as hell. Cleaning is just the same too, laying on the floor ain't a problem for me to get in close to a chain to clean and inspect it.

I also get a good workout while I'm at it for free

I'd be forever scared of dropping my bike... I almost dropped it in the garage the other day... thankfully my R&G's and the big roll of carpet and other junk that you'd keep no damage occurred... Imagine if that was outside in PUBLIC!!

[dizzyblonde]

It was a bit un nerving the first couple of times I did it, but now I'm a bit of an expert at pushing the ass end with one arm and spinning the wheel with the other.....jinxed now though

ok back on topic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhTITpS_cu8

[BanannaMan]

Holding the bike up with one hand?
Oh dear...Life is easier than all that.

I have a stand at home but on the road I use a scrap of wood that accomplishes the same thing by pushing the bike up and on the side stand.
About to go on a trip so I'll take some pics and show you how it works.
You probably have some things at home you can make one out of ....for free.
Works a treat !!!!.... and the bike won't tip over!

[Stu]

A paddock stand won't affect the chain differently from a sidestand. Just don't adjust your chain on an Abba stand or NWS stand