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. | ||
== Disconnecting the Battery == | |||
If there is a chance you will work on electrical components it is a good idea to disconnect the battery. Remember that some wires are hot even when the key is in the OFF position. | If there is a chance you will work on electrical components it is a good idea to disconnect the battery. Remember that some wires are hot even when the key is in the OFF position. | ||
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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 == | |||
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 == | |||
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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The obvious downside is that this is not very stable. <b>Taking off both wheels</b> with the front end supported in such a way is <b>not recommended</b>. However, you don't need to take off any fairings for this method to work. | The obvious downside is that this is not very stable. <b>Taking off both wheels</b> with the front end supported in such a way is <b>not recommended</b>. However, you don't need to take off any fairings for this method to work. | ||
== Working on the Engine == | |||
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]]. | ||
== Common Mistakes == | |||
* Forgetting to disconnect the battery, or not doing it right and frying something. Remember: red cap goes on the '+' terminal. | * Forgetting to disconnect the battery, or not doing it right and frying something. Remember: red cap goes on the '+' terminal. | ||