Versys / 650R owners - how are you dealing with chain maintenance?

[dalan]

Well I'm toying with the idea of picking up a Versys, but after having owned a Vulcan 500 and a YZF600R, I swore I'd never again own a chain-drive bike that didn't have a centerstand.  So, what are you folks doing?  Push & clean?  Rear track stand?  If a track stand, which one(s) do you like for this particular bike?

[bete]

My chain maintenance is minimal. I do on rare occasion spray on some Teflon, but that's about it. All the bike's I have had with chains got this treatment and still lasted what I would call a normal life. Maybe 10,000miles some close to 15,000miles. bete..  PS: I do have a rear stand. Can't remember the brand ,but got it on EBAY.

[McRider]

I made my own trackstand and usually just spray the chain with WD-40 after I wash the bike.  I did lube it once on a long trip by having a buddy roll it while I sprayed.....Pita.  I have over 24,000 miles on my stock chain on my 650R and have only had to adjust it maybe four times.  Modern O-ring chains rock!

[maddjack]

If I get one (Versys) I will use one of these on the road  http://www.aerostich.com/product.php?productid=19079&cat=345&page=1
,I have a stand for home and would just add spools to use it

[Scratch33]

Is a center stand not even an option on the Versys?

[maddjack]

Is a center stand not even an option on the Versys?

With the underbelly exhaust it would hang really low,as far as I know one isn't offered

[august]

I have a paddock stand that I use at home for chain and tire maintenance.

I use a homemade device when out on the road for chain and flat tire repair. It just fits under the right side peg with the kickstand down. Just push the bike over far enough on the kickstand  to fit the stiffleg under the peg and lift the rear tire off the ground. It is steady enough to do tire repair or chain lube.

[maddjack]

That is a dang good idea ,thanks!

[Squareman357]

You selling those August?  I might be interested in picking one up if I don't decide to do the factory center stand on my ZX-14...

[maddjack]

You selling those August?  I might be interested in picking one up if I don't decide to do the factory center stand on my ZX-14...

I'd buy one

[ModemRat]

I'd buy one too!

[maddjack]

August you should patent and copy right that ,and make some bucko-roo's. Its different than the current crop of mobile stands and worth while.

[bete]

Well while your at it I would buy one also. For my little Versys. Now your officially in the manufacturing business. Pay Pal OK?.  bete.

[august]

I appreciate your comments and interest, but the design already belongs to someone else, all I did was use some different materials to make mine.

As far as selling them, it takes me too long to make them, and then with shipping and all it wouldn't be worthwhile for me or you.

Too much hassle for what I would make , then there's the liability issues, taxes, yada yada yada.

Best just to take the idea and run with it, find a friend locally who has the skills, and bribe him with a twelve pack, or what ever.

Regards  August

[maddjack]

I appreciate your comments and interest, but the design already belongs to someone else, all I did was use some different materials to make mine.

As far as selling them, it takes me too long to make them, and then with shipping and all it wouldn't be worthwhile for me or you.

Too much hassle for what I would make , then there's the liability issues, taxes, yada yada yada.

Best just to take the idea and run with it, find a friend locally who has the skills, and bribe him with a twelve pack, or what ever.

Regards  August

Smart man,I will make me one of those.Ps I am buying a versys in a month or so

[august]

 I am buying a versys in a month or so

You are gonna love the Versys!!!!!!!!

[maddjack]

You are gonna love the Versys!!!!!!!!

Yeah it fits me well and I think its gonna be a kick butt all round machine