Correct chain slack on centre stand

[The Buddha]

Technically the chain is endless as it rolls off the factory floor. Its fit onto the swingarm before the SA is bolted into the frame.
Cool.
Buddha.

[Kookas]

Technically the chain is endless as it rolls off the factory floor. Its fit onto the swingarm before the SA is bolted into the frame.
Cool.
Buddha.

Yeah, that's why I suspected they had put that the swingarm has to be removed for chain replacement in the manual.

[Bluesmudge]

If you are looking for a cheap way to get a high quality chain, eBay is full of low mileage stock GS500 chains from bike breakers. I know Patrick (Adidasguy) used to do that for his bike builds. I don't think its that big of a deal to remove the swing arm and the stock chains seem to be high quality and last a long time.

I have a Katana shock which makes the bike sit a little higher. I set to the wide end of the Suzuki spec on the side stand and then sit on the bike and check to make sure its not too tight. I supposed if you want to do it on the center stand in the future, you could measure the chain slack on the center stand right after setting it to Suzuki spec on the side stand. Use that figure in the future.

[alpo]

The one thing is when it's time to replace your chain it's probably (past) time to lube your swingarm and shock bushings. Love your bike and it will love you. 

[user11235813]

I tackled this problem by correctly adjusting the chain to factory specs on the side stand, then putting it on the centre stand and use that as my new standard. I find that I should be able to lift the chain so that it's almost touching the plastic bit that protects the bottom of the swing arm.  Makes it quick and easy and accurate to check.

Same with the oil, no need to warm the bike and let it settle every time you want to check the oil. Just do it once and recalibrate for cold on centre stand. You'll find it should be about at the end of the letter F. So now it's a 20 second job any time you remember. Otherwise it's a 10 minute job to warm up and wait three minutes. Or you can wait three minutes after a long ride, but I got sick of burning my hand.

Not mentioned yet is that too tight a chain can cause expensive bearing damage.

[Joolstacho]

I thought I'd mentioned this earlier... the risk of gearbox mainshaft bearing damage and worse, gearbox (crankcase) housing damage if the chain is adjusted too tight.