First time in 8 years...

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

Pulled the bike out today to get things started for spring.

For the first time ever, the battery wasn't strong enough to start the engine (and I've never used a battery tender). Not bad for an 8 year old battery, though. Hooked up a charger for an hour and she fired right up.

I put the bike up on the center stand and threw it in gear and noticed that the chain and back wheel are pretty jerky at idle; I don't normally put the bike in gear while it's on the center stand. Does anyone else's bike (those of you with chain drives) do that?

It seems a bit loose so I'm thinking that's the cause but figured I'd throw it out there.

Can't complain about that battery. Keep an eye on it though. Mine reached the point where it was fine if it started first try. If it didn't it became very iffy.

Clean, lube, and set proper tension on the chain. If it and the wheel are still jerky you may have a tight spot.