[Andy]

Is there any reason you couldn't tighten the drive belt with the bike on the ground? I don't have a jack so I'm considering doing this. Any thoughts?

 

[Skwerlee]

You really need the bike in the air so you can spin the rear wheel to make sure the belt is tracking properly in the pulley as you adjust it. It's tricky to get it just right in the air so I can only imagine how difficult it would be doing it on the ground.

 

[Andy]

Ok that makes sense. I should probably just go get a jack!

 

[Skwerlee]

Here's a link to another thread on this topic. You may find it helpful

http://www.yamahastarstryker.com/index.php/topic,2547.0.html

 

[Andy]

Thanks, very helpful thread!

 

[Skwerlee]

Thanks, very helpful thread!

not a problem

 

[74novaguy]

I believe the manual calls for the 10lb spec on the kickstand. I may be wrong. but you should spin the tire in the air to check tracking

 

[snowman68]

If you have a garage I took ratchet straps around the top of the forks and rafters to keep it from tipping then just used a regular floor jack on the crossmember. The bike is balanced about perfect. You will need to have someone to help keep it from shifting while you tighten up axel bolt, or just lean into the tire a little while you do it.

 

[warstryken16]

Ive seen this one for $69 several times lately. I was thinking about buying one of these myself.

http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-lb-capacity-atv-motorcycle-lift-2792.html

But lucky for me I have access to a forklift at work.

 

[K9Stryker]

Ive seen this one for $69 several times lately. I was thinking about buying one of these myself.

http://www.harborfreight.com/1500-lb-capacity-atv-motorcycle-lift-2792.html

But lucky for me I have access to a forklift at work.

I bought that same one last month. Well worth it to get it.