Tightening chain

Do you really need a torque wrench for this?

And if so how do they actually work and how many snutts are we talking?

Chain is as baggy as anything atm

Also is it a rear stand jobbo as i have just bought one of those cheap cup ones, and i'm quite impressed at its stability

a thankyou

[yorkie_chris]

Not really, just rough guess at how tight the axle should be. Don't check tension on a stand, it's meant to be done on the sidestand.

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Not really, just rough guess at how tight the axle should be. Don't check tension on a stand, it's meant to be done on the sidestand.

+ 1, can't remember the last time I used a torque wrench on the axle of an SV.

True enough guys but we have to assume people reading are clueless as to the tension required. I don't use a torque wrench either but that's because I already know how tight it should feel before I start. Others may not.

If your not sure I'd do it as per the book until you have the experience. It's always good to have a torque wrench anyway. May as well use it to be on the safe side.

Yeah, the offical torque for the axle is 65Nm on the wrench. Having said that, my mate uses an adjustable spanner on his bike. He tightens up the axle with the spanner then knocks the spanner with a hammer a few times - done!

+ to skylines answer

Originally Posted by skyline

Yeah, the offical torque for the axle is 65Nm on the wrench.

Is it different on the curvy, the pointy is 100nm?

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by simesb

Is it different on the curvy, the pointy is 100nm?

yep they are different.

Torque wrench is best, but just use a short ratchet and do it up to FT, unless you is a right beefcake or a right wimp, you won't be far off with FT

Originally Posted by Blue_SV650S

Torque wrench is best, but just use a short ratchet and do it up to FT, unless you is a right beefcake or a right wimp, you won't be far off with FT

FT solves so many of those tricky questions.