Ok, I'm getting ready to do the 600 mile service on my 05 sv650 and I had a couple questions. First in regards to torquing all the nuts/bolts. I already downloaded the service manual so I have all the numbers to torque the bolts to. My question is should I loosen the nuts/bolt first before torquing it to the spec? If I loosen it do I need to put any loctite or anything on it? Or is it good enough to just loosen a bit and re-torque.
Second when adjusting the chain I think I remember reading to adjust while it's on it's side stand rather than a rear stand. Is that true? If so what is the reasoning behind this? Also do most hardware stores have a cotter pin that fits the rear axel?
Also I was thinking about maybe trying to synch the throttle valves, where could I get one of those tubes with mercury in the middle to help sync them, or is that tool expensive?
Last question is kind of a more general question when inspecting the throttle and clutch cables what am I looking for?
Thanks!
Second when adjusting the chain I think I remember reading to adjust while it's on it's side stand rather than a rear stand. Is that true? If so what is the reasoning behind this? Also do most hardware stores have a cotter pin that fits the rear axel?
Also I was thinking about maybe trying to synch the throttle valves, where could I get one of those tubes with mercury in the middle to help sync them, or is that tool expensive?
Last question is kind of a more general question when inspecting the throttle and clutch cables what am I looking for?
Thanks!