The Haynes manual tells me that if any 10 links are >150mm then change the chain

The first distance I checked was 153mm

The local Yamaha dealer said if I can still adjust the wheel rearwards (which I can) then there's still life in the chain

The wheel axel is in the middle of its hole so plenty of rear travel left

But I'm worried if the chain will wear out to the point of risk of breaking before I reach the rear wheel adjustment limit

How do other FZS600 owners work out when it's time to change the chain?

Mine's a May 2003 Model.

hi all!


Summary:  My bike's due for its 24000 mile service - it'll be the first service since i've had it - and I want to do it myself with someone's help, but I have neither the tools nor experience, only the enthusiasm and interest.


I have a May 2003 Yamaha FZS600 - bought April 2012 (6 months ago) to commute. Bought at 20000, now it's 24500.


It needs its 24000 mile service which my local yamaha reseller says is the big one.


In my first (introductory) posting on this site I briefly mentioned servicing and how I'd be interested in doing it myself.


But I'm a total noob and most definitely don't have the tools nor experience - only the interest and enthusiasm.
(tools - I just have a basic socket, spanner and allen key set - may be enough but don't have e.g. universal joint if required, not long extensions if required, and certainly don't have a torque wrench - I'd be happy to buy these though)


If you're interested in helping me out?   I could come to you or you could come to me (I have a garage we could work in)


Ideally next Sat or Sun (20/21oct) as I'd want my kids to watch too (which means ideally you'd need to come to Woking)


Send me a private message.


The alternative is I just book it in to my local yamaha dealer (just around the corner from me) and ask if I can watch them:  but that's expensive and money's an issue.   Cheaper than a replacement bike if my engine fails though during my commute though...


Darren

I'm writing this hoping that it might help someone else.




I've had my Yamaha FZR600 2003 model for 4 months and it needed a new rear tyre.




I've had one of these fitted as I'm a commuter:
http://www.ityre.com/en/tyres/catalog/avon/model/21381/
Avon AV56 Storm AT 2 Ultra [/color]160/60ZR17 - pumped to 40psi[/font]



I'd heard about new tyres being very slippery and so I was naturally worried.   I work with a colleague whose only motorcycle accident was when he'd just put a new rear tyre on and he lost it on the first corner.  I heard from the place that fitted my tyre that they see so many people losing it as they leave their place.




So I was worried, especially given I'm still a newbie to bikes:  despite having a licence for 2 years I was a Sunday only cruiser (ex Midnight Star owner) and it's only been these last 4 months that I've needed to commute.  I've done 2500 miles these last 4 months.






I left the tyre fitter today and went for a ride.




And nothing happened.   I've just done 30 miles and absolutely nothing.   I ought to mention that I am a bit of a granddad when I drive so perhaps that had something to do with it:   I only open it up on straights; but come back down again to take corners probably with less than a 10 degree lean angle - or at least that's how it feels.




25 miles into the ride I stopped and looked at the state of my rear tyre.   It looks like I'm just riding on half of the tread - so I'm not leaning over very much.  the outer two quarters look untouched.






So there you have it:  if my newbie, worrying experience is helpful:   it seems that you don't need to ride as if you're on an ice-rink - just ride conservative as I do anyway.




Hope this helps.