Constand Review - 2019 CB650r

[Bigtexo]

I was on here a couple of weeks ago asking about how the constand worked as there was no instructions! Anyway, got all the necessary bits and have got it on this morning. And with some sound advice from the guys on here, not a hard job.

So...

1. Pretty simple design, 2 hex bolts to make the stand, although really tight to get them in, bit of WD40 to help ease them in.
2. 27mm 1/2 inch Socket required for one side. And a H12 Hex Socket required for the other.
3. Remove dust covers to access the mounting points. (Dust caps are tight!) Put the Socket and Hex in place and slide the stand into position.
4. Spanner or socket to wind in the long threaded bolts towards the socket and Hex, you have to stand the bike up a bit to get them lined up, not particularly difficult, just a little balance.
5. Tighten up the long threaded bolt.
6. Then.............foot down on the long handle and rock the bike back, this took a bit of effort, maybe because i hadn't done it before, but defiantly not as easy as the boy in the promo video!!!!

overall, nice and solid, good height for me, im 6"2'. Definetly and good buy, about £45 cheaper in total than an Abba stand, not had an ABBA stand so I can't compare it.

My chain needs a good clean and lube on the weekend.

Here's some pics.

 

[Saqib200]

That looks pretty good to be fair 👍

 

[Eaglemoto]

Look at that poor chain!

 

[Bigtexo]

Look at that poor chain!

I know, it's only surface, but away on holiday and back to work, just no time. However off tomorrow so a good scrub and lube

 

[Eaglemoto]

I know, it's only surface, but away on holiday and back to work, just no time. However off tomorrow so a good scrub and lube

Its amazing how quickly the rust can build up after a bit of wet weather riding, particularly on the back side of the chain. I start to get twitchy when I can see rust forming on the rollers, particularly as it ends up on the teeth of the rear sprocket.

 

[Rafe]

I know, it's only surface, but away on holiday and back to work, just no time. However off tomorrow so a good scrub and lube

What products do you use for cleaning and lubricating the chain out of interest? I need to buy some.

 

[Bigtexo]

I bought the motul cleaner and lube, with the brush.

 

[Rafe]

I bought the motul cleaner and lube, with the brush.

I actually have that in my eBay basket so I'll pull the trigger now I know someone else uses it

 

[Bigtexo]

I actually have that in my eBay basket so I'll pull the trigger now I know someone else uses it

Cleaned my chain yesterday, absolutely fine, chain came up nice and clean, the spray nozzles are not too aggressive and the brush was fine.

 

[steve-a]

I am looking for a stand for my CB650R but cannot see the one you have shown, are you able to provide a link, or more info please?

 

[Bigtexo]

Motorbike Paddock Stand ConStands Center Pro in black matt with price advantage

Also they always have a discount code, just check the main page of the website and they will have it there.

 

[steve-a]

Cheers bud

 

[Enrico]

I have a chain cleaning brush (similar to the motul picture above) with bristles on 3 sides, but I seem to remember reading somewhere that you should only brush the side plates of a chain because you can damage the O rings if you brush on top or bottom of chain ! Any comments .

 

[Devilsfan]

I have a chain cleaning brush (similar to the motul picture above) with bristles on 3 sides, but I seem to remember reading somewhere that you should only brush the side plates of a chain because you can damage the O rings if you brush on top or bottom of chain ! Any comments .

I wouldn't worry about it. I've been using the Grunge Brush's for years and never seemed to notice any difference.