Lubing chain without stand

[TheArchitect]

does anyone have any tips on how to lube a chain without using a paddock stand? I tried the spray-roll forward-spray method but it's such a ballache.
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[Pie-Roe]

Get a friend to hold the rear off the ground on the side stand and front wheel.
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[Itchy]

Grab the throttle side pillion peg and lift.

Put solid object under the swing arm, like a hammer with a rubber grip (the bashing end of the hammer should be put on the ground).

Gently lower the pillion foot peg.

The weight should transfer onto the swing arm and onto the side stand and the hammer. Giving 1-2 inches of rear wheel clearance which allows you to spin it freely.

Its how I did it with my SV and XT600E in Siberia.
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[TheArchitect]

[TheArchitect]

[Aff]

Or save the hundreds of pounds on physio and buy a paddock stand for 15 quid?
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[Itchy]

[Aff]

Makes sense on tour. OP doesn't mention any touring though.

Why make life harder for yourself. Also paddock stands are useful to have if you intend on doing any maintenance.
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[TheArchitect]

Paddock stand is on the shopping list but wanted to make do for now.
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[andys675]

with the bike on the sidestand, lean a plank against the right hand side of the rear spindle that is just too long to fit underneath it, raise the back of the bike while on the sidestand until the plank drops underneath the spindle and props the rear wheel off the ground, so it is held up by the plank, front wheel and sidestand

lube the chain, lift the bike again and kick the plank out


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[gbrand42]

Paddock stand or trolley jack under the right hand footrest while on side stand. Make sure it's stable before you leave it though.

Alternatively get a shaftie
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[_Iain_]

Spray a load of lube on the bits of the chain that you can see and ignore the rest.

Within a mile the chain will have warmed up and spread it all round the whole thing anyway.
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[RhynoCZ]

Don't get the paddock stand! Once you get it, it's only a couple of minutes away from your new thread: ''I lost my thumb today''. As the forum is full of people that'd advise you to kick it into the 1st gear, start the engine and let the wheel spin at idle.
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[Snipet]

https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTYwMFgxMjAw/z/Od8AAOxyTjNSiUww/$_57.JPG

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Portable-Motorcycle-Jack-Stand-Yamaha-MT01-MT03-XT660-XT660Z-XT-660-Tenere-/380967513185?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item58b36eec61

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJgTF16a-h0

A great little idea, could possibly mock one up yourself.
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[P.addy]

Wouldn't recommend too much sidestand action, a light bike (KTM 200 EXC) managed to kill its side stand through pretty much zero weight on it... surprised my TTR600 chain withstood the weight on me on it.

[Snipet]

Or depending on the size of the bike:

https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTAwWDUwMA==/z/EgEAAOxyYANTcEdq/$_12.JPG

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sealey-Motorcycle-Roller-Stand-Ideal-For-Wheel-Chain-Cleaning-Maintenance-/310990885065?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item48688050c9
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[robbyb]

I use a roller stand, it's really good and on my own I feel more confident using it compared to a paddock stand
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[covent.gardens]

[RhynoCZ]

[Wull]

For the price of stands these days buy a set......£40 roughly for both the front and rear.
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[carolybr]

I get hubby to spray the chain while I sit on the bike and move it slowly forward - only takes a minute..

[Clanger]

[Fladdem]

[ocatoro]

£15 paddock stand.....

where thankyouplease
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