Chain adjustment, are they serious?

[JonTheChron]

There's no spanner under the seat, and literally any spanner will do, even one from another bikes toolkit. For example, this probably would work fine.

adjustng chains on singlesided swingarm bikes is stupid easy. Not sure what kawi is thinking here. also, the "toolkit" on this bike kind a joke, a wrench, screwdriver, and an allen head. Probably be replacing it with a real toolkit down the road.

My Ninja 1000 spanner doesn't work.

[Champ87]

Fortunately I just verified the FREE adjuster wrench set that came with my 2008 Triumph Sprint ST will work fine.

Yup, I confirm the OEM spanner from my Triumph Sprint ST works. A better alternative is the nice chain adjuster tool that MotoMFG sells for Ducatis. I have one and tried it on my H2 SX at the weekend. It fits perfectly.

There are two sizes. The one that fits the H2 SX is the CH-10 chain adjusting tool for Ducati 748, 916, 996, 998, etc. Lightweight and good sized handle for easy adjust. Website has them listed at $15.99

[cOoTeR]

Fortunately I just verified the FREE adjuster wrench set that came with my 2008 Triumph Sprint ST will work fine.

Yup, I confirm the OEM spanner from my Triumph Sprint ST works. A better alternative is the nice chain adjuster tool that MotoMFG sells for Ducatis. I have one and tried it on my H2 SX at the weekend. It fits perfectly.

There are two sizes. The one that fits the H2 SX is the CH-10 chain adjusting tool for Ducati 748, 916, 996, 998, etc. Lightweight and good sized handle for easy adjust. Website has them listed at $15.99

Does it fit under the seat anywhere?

[Champ87]

Does it fit under the seat anywhere?

I can't say right now. My gut feeling says "no" but I'll take a look tonight. Might even post up a photo.

Another tool worth considering for the tool kit is a Hex Axle Tool like this one from Motion Pro. Carry one of those and a socket for the rear wheel nuts then at least you can get the wheel off for tire replacement if you're ever unfortunate enough to wreck a tire. Mind you, if you wreck a tire so bad you can't use a tire plugger to get you home (or to a repair shop) then maybe an ambulance would be more appropriate.

BTW - obviously, a rear wheel socket is no good on it's own but I figure finding someone with a breaker bar or ratchet shouldn't be so difficult whereas finding someone with the correct size metric socket is no sure thing (here in US).

Edit: in this April 30 post cOoTeR discovered that the exhaust silencer has to be removed to remove the rear wheel.

[Pyrocritic]

There's no spanner under the seat, and literally any spanner will do, even one from another bikes toolkit. For example, this probably would work fine.

adjustng chains on singlesided swingarm bikes is stupid easy. Not sure what kawi is thinking here. also, the "toolkit" on this bike kind a joke, a wrench, screwdriver, and an allen head. Probably be replacing it with a real toolkit down the road.

My Ninja 1000 spanner doesn't work.

clearly, because that spanner is for a shock, not for a SSSA. I was referring to a SSSA spanner a la Ducati, Honda VFR, etc. Not a shock spanner.

[stk0308]

Another tool worth considering for the tool kit is a Hex Axle Tool like this one from Motion Pro. Carry one of those and a socket for the rear wheel nuts then at least you can get the wheel off for tire replacement if you're ever unfortunate enough to wreck a tire. Mind you, if you wreck a tire so bad you can't use a tire plugger to get you home (or to a repair shop) then maybe an ambulance would be more appropriate.

BTW - obviously, a rear wheel socket is no good on it's own but I figure finding someone with a breaker bar or ratchet shouldn't be so difficult whereas finding someone with the correct size metric socket is no sure thing (here in US).

Wouldn't that be more useful for the front wheel?

The rear wheel has basic lug nuts. All you'd need is a standard sized socket for them.

[Champ87]

Wouldn't that be more useful for the front wheel?

The rear wheel has basic lug nuts. All you'd need is a standard sized socket for them.

I hope that was meant as a joke. If not you're misreading my post. Seems pretty obvious to me the hex tool is for the front "and a socket for the rear wheel nuts ...."

[Champ87]

Does it fit under the seat anywhere?

OK, it does fit under the seat no problem. Also plenty of room for it in the battery compartment under the rider's seat. A piece of foam would stop it rattling around but space doesn't seem to be a prob.

[cOoTeR]

Does it fit under the seat anywhere?

OK, it does fit under the seat no problem. Also plenty of room for it in the battery compartment under the rider's seat. A piece of foam would stop it rattling around but space doesn't seem to be a prob.

Awesome! I tried to order one today but at checkout I was only charged for the 3 day shipping. so hopefully it shows up.

[stk0308]

Wouldn't that be more useful for the front wheel?

The rear wheel has basic lug nuts. All you'd need is a standard sized socket for them.

I hope that was meant as a joke. If not you're misreading my post. Seems pretty obvious to me the hex tool is for the front "and a socket for the rear wheel nuts ...."

I may have been mislead by the missing comma
I follow you meaning now.