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hondaracing 79
06-23-2002, 06:27 PM
i own 2 300 ex's a 1996 and a 1998 and on both my chains are really loose, i keep replaceing them and within 20 hours of riding i already have them adjuusted all the way out. does anyone know what is causeing this problem? thanks

flaneledholes
06-23-2002, 06:35 PM
cheap chain? Worn sprockets? Remember to replace chain and sprockets at the same time or you will be going through them very fast...

hondaracing 79
06-23-2002, 06:44 PM
ive been puttin one $80 o-ring chains and a new sproke the first time it happend the sprokets is really only 3 months old and there is no visible ware on it

nakomis0
06-23-2002, 06:57 PM
assuming your adjusting it at the bearing carrier properly.

Maybe your carrier is shot?

RideRed04
06-23-2002, 07:10 PM
Could be getting the wrong length chain. Take a link out.