What is good way to oil the chains on your bike if you don't have a stand to hold the bike on??
362202
Lift the bike above your head with one hand and apply the oil with the other while using your head to rotate the pedals \n\nImportant safety precaution: Wear goggles to keep oil splashes out of your eyes and a crash helmet because the pedals keep hitting you in the back of the head and then you drop the bike.\n\nEasy!!
363381
Put training wheels on, but slowly loosen them so eventually they just fall off while they are riding the bike.  They probably won't eve notice, and eventually, they won't need them anymore.
581267
Take one for a test ride.  The better bike shops have bikes for this purpose.
920087
to solve your problem with minimal work, just bring your bike into a LBS and they should have the tool to take it out, shouldnt cost you a dollar or two, they might just do it for you for free! \n\nCheers
88000
lift kit\ndon't overload it\nbigger tires\nbetter suspension
543751
add a lube like an oil
734883
Staying on the bike is a good start.....(try not to come off).\n\nWhen trying to get air with your bike, coming up to a jump, lean forward to get the speed up, then when you hit the top of the jump raise your butt up off the seat, it gives more leverage....
1056101
Since it's a 2-stroke it actually lubricates the motor from the oil you mix in your gas. The oil your looking for is for the crankcase or transmission. Use a 80 to 90 wieght trans oil. Here is a link of what I used to run in my bike.\nhttp://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=&store=Main&catId=120&productId=p30220&leafCatId=12004&mmyId=#altImages
28070
wow, good job staying healthy with all those miles. Anyway, you don't have to. But riding that avidly could mess it up. When you ride over a mile in weather 40 degrees and below, you should grease once a month. In the summer you should be fine. \nThe only other time to grease you chain is when your chain falls off. Especially in cold weather.\nI don't think your incedent had anything to do with maintence, unless its cold. Maybe just your stock chain ( Stock I assume) was weak. Just make sure you do it when its cold and when it falls off and you'll be fine
914836
Again, go and try a few out. You do want a certain amount of clearance while standing over the frame, mountain bike more than road bikes, but it's the saddle to handlebar size you want to be right for the correct reach as that is only adjustable by a tiny amount where as you can lift the saddle up and down by miles to get the right height.
900306
Not necessarily. A loose sprocket would move from side to side, not front to back, so unless it is REALLY loose that is not the problem.\n\nIf your problem is that the chain falls off, then a loose sprocket can be the problem. When you place pressure on the pedals it will pull a loose sprocket out of the chainline and the chain will track off the gears.
964838
The best way to do this, unless you are experienced with refinishing, is to take the bike COMPLETELY apart... all the parts, drive out all the bearing cups, everything that isn't painted to begin with, then have the frame sandblasted (or blasted with walnut shell if it is aluminum) and take it to an auto body shop. Once the frame is blasted it MUST be primered almost immediately or it will start to rust in hours. Someone at the shop will likely paint it for you pretty cheap. \n\nIf you want to try it yourself with spray cans, do this:\nFirst, you shouldn't use ENAMEL unless you have it professionally applied and baked on. Spray cans are formulated to be used in a wide range of temperatures and humidities so they never dry "just right". Even if you got fancy with some tin foil and spotlights you would probably only end up with an even softer finish.\n\nHere is a quick (sort of) process to follow:\n\n1) After completely disassembling the bike have it sandblasted to remove ALL the finish.\n2) Spray it as soon as possible with grey sandable lacquer primer. Duplicolor paint is all lacquer, I think, and you can get it from your local autoparts store. Buy the BIG cans, not the small ones. Apply at least 3 coats, 1/2 hour apart. Don't worry about light runs for now.\n3) Wait at least 48 hours. Sand the primer using 220 grit aluminum oxide paper (white in color) until the surface is smooth. It shouldn't take much unless you have a lot of runs.\n4) Using a tack rag, lightly go over the entire frame (don't rub!) to remove the sanding dust.\n5) Apply several light coats (6 or 7 perhaps) of the color of your choice. Follow the directions on the can. Again, use LACQUER, the same brand that you used for primer. Apply coats 1/2 hour apart. Be sure you cover every part and do NOT get runs. If you get runs you are applying it too heavily.\n6) Apply the LACQUER clear cost, perhaps 6 coats.\n7) Let the frame alone until you can't smell the paint anymore when you get up close and take a big whiff. If you can smell it, it ain't dry! This will take 2 to 3 days at least.\n8) Using white paste polishing compound, follow the directions and polish out the whole frame.\n9) Do NOT wax or wash for at least 10 days.\n\nIf you rush this you will end up with a sloppy mess and you'll kick yourself for ever trying. However, if you take your time and do it right it'll be a very cool feeling.
767572
Garden hose...turn it on full...use lots of soap.
488987
A piece of 3/4 plywood might be a good place to start. Use bolts, u-bolts or dowels to hold the tubes in place long enough to tack the joints. You may be able to use something like B-line also. I used spare pieces of B-line (slotted angle steel) for a few bicycle choppers and sissy bars. Good Luck!
160053
use some kind of lube.
1114185
http://bikeflat.com or ask me. i can tell u how to do some tricks.
976198
Mineral oil or baby oil are best.  Vegetable oil tends to get sticky instead of slick.