Need to check my chain, but...

[starion88esir]

Well, I need to check and make sure my chain isn't hanging up on the sprockets at any point, but I have no center stand. Is there another way to check it, without having to buy a $100+ bike stand?

I didn't notice that there wasn't a centerstand until I went to see if I could get it up on it to chec the chain. Fine time to find out. Haha. No idea which p.o. removed it or why.

Does anyone know the max distance I should be able to move the chain up and down? Also, what is the stock tooth count on the factory sprockets? I want to make sure they haven't been changed at any point so I buy the right chain the first time.

[arsenic]

yeah, just jack up the bike under the center stand mounts. The sprocket count depends on the year and CC's. 1 inch is the max play.

[md86]

PLay depends on year/size , too . Pre 750 calls for 1.2-1.5" , but the 98+ call for about an inch . Pre 600 was something else .....

[elkat]

You should replace your chain and sprockets at the same time, so tooth count should be irrelevent. Order whatever tooth count you want, then get a new chain.
I prefer a little less play in my chain, as it cuts out the slop in the driveline. It's alittle harder on the chain though.