Supporting Your Bike While Servicing: Difference between revisions
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Though covered in the service manual, many people use creative methods to support a bike while servicing it. This often results in tip-over accidents. Below we list methods that are proven to work, as well as general tips for preparing your bike for service. | Though covered in the service manual, many people use creative methods to support a bike while servicing it. This often results in tip-over accidents. Below we list methods that are proven to work, as well as general tips for preparing your bike for service. | ||
== Common Mistakes == | |||
* Forgetting to disconnect the battery, or not doing it right and frying something. Remember: red cap goes on the '+' terminal. | |||
* Rocking the bike off the centerstand by accident when the front wheel was not blocked. | |||
* Flipping the bike sideways while using a wrench/breaker bar. | |||
''Make sure you can stabilize the bike somehow while applying brute force.'' For example, you can sit backwards on the bike while tackling the rear axle nut. Another example is to start loosening the oil drain bolt on the sidestand and then switch to the centerstand. | |||
* Some services require draining the oil. Don't forget to fill it back up after you are done! It does happen sometimes and makes people go crazy. | |||
== Disconnecting the Battery == | == Disconnecting the Battery == | ||
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* Put a piece of duct/scotch tape on the terminal. | * Put a piece of duct/scotch tape on the terminal. | ||
== Supporting the Rear End == | == Alternatives for Supporting the Rear End == | ||
Luckily, the Ninja 250 has a centerstand, so it can be used to support the rear end. | Luckily, the Ninja 250 has a centerstand, so it can be used to support the rear end. | ||
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== Supporting the Front End == | == Alternatives for Supporting the Front End == | ||
Depending on what exactly you need to do, this can be done in a few ways: | Depending on what exactly you need to do, this can be done in a few ways: | ||
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If you plan to work on the engine, you should get [[I want an engine stand for my 250|an engine stand]]. | If you plan to work on the engine, you should get [[I want an engine stand for my 250|an engine stand]]. | ||