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Went to lube the chain and found it needed adjustment. I haven't had to do it before on this bike (I've done 2400kms/1500 miles)......so I crossed my fingers that the right spanners were still in the toolkit.

Yes.....this means me using tools!

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But first I had to take the seat off to access the tools.....however, you can't access the seat release under the locked back panel without removing the box first.

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So I consulted my Shad Box removal vid on YouTube once again cos I couldn't remember how to do it. :classic_unsure:

Once I'd got to grips with that I was able to get the seat off!

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Luckily the spanners were in the toolkit......and after a lot of effort I loosened the axle nut. They also supply a sort of Allen Key tool to do the adjustment, and a half turn each side did the trick.

Yes.....I did check it at the tightest spots......chain adjustment is one of the very few things I can manage. Just! :classic_unsure:

Then it was tighten it all up again and give it a good lubing.

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Unfortunately I found that the spanner had got jammed into the plug socket tool cos I used it for leverage.

So I soaked it with WD40 and after a bit of twisting out it came. Then it was time to put everything back together......and the chain now looks like this!

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Ready to go again!

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Now recovering from the ordeal of using tools!

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8 minutes ago, Tym said:

Looks like a nice time to to sell for a profit. Looking much better than when you got it. :littleguy:

6 months ago......

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Today.....

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Just now, Richzx6r said:

One thing I have noticed....the chain is on the wrong side of the bikeY GIF

They've always been like that.....and the later F700/800 series is the same.

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