first time chain+sprocket installs... question on lubing

[psyber_0ptix]

Hey all, i just changed my front and rear sprocket today. Slapped on (delicately) a new DID chain an the masterlink (rivet type) went on real smooth. BUT my question is, while i lubed the heck out of the master link; the rest of the chain is liberally lubed (from box). Is this something i need to clean off and reapply some new lube (like liques wrench cycle lube?) or should i just leave it.

also, i set the chain tension with about 1.1" of slack i'm sure it will stretch out with use; but this was done while on the center stand. Should i have lowered it onto the kicker first?

and finally, rear wheel alignment. I just matched up the notches on the swingarm after adjusting the chain tension. Is this acceptable? or are these markings often wrong

thanks in advance

[ohgood]

Hey all, i just changed my front and rear sprocket today. Slapped on (delicately) a new DID chain an the masterlink (rivet type) went on real smooth. BUT my question is, while i lubed the heck out of the master link; the rest of the chain is liberally lubed (from box). 1) Is this something i need to clean off and reapply some new lube (like liques wrench cycle lube?) or should i just leave it.

also, i set the chain tension with about 1.1" of slack i'm sure 2) it will stretch out with use; but this was done while on the center stand. Should i have lowered it onto the kicker first?

and finally,    3) rear wheel alignment. I just matched up the notches on the swingarm after adjusting the chain tension. Is this acceptable? or are these markings often wrong

thanks in advance

1) most of it will sling off once the chain is warmed up (regular riding)
2) it will stretch, ya, check it several times the first few hundred miles, keep it clean/lubed and check tension (i use my boot) every ride/other ride.
3) forget the notches. a bent frame/swingarm/whatever can throw those notches to the wind. use the string thing to -know- your wheels are in line:

http://www.yamahafz1oa.com/sportryderswheelalignmentmethod.shtml

[bobthebiker]

Ohgood covered it.   once you've taken the bike out for a good ride, I'd say you could then clean and lube the chain as you usually would.  I need to do the same on my CBR. 

its a new chain, so as its breaking in, you should keep an eye on the tension and adjust as needed.    never trust those notches. I strictly trust either the string method, or using a piece of 2x4 that is perfectly straight to determine if my wheels are out of line.

[psyber_0ptix]

whats the 2x4 method? i'm still a bit confused about the string method. theres a lot of "whatif"s. but i'll give it a shot sometime during the week (i'm not riding now, just studying for school) lol