Slack...?

[400eXr1d3rZ]

How much slack should I have in my chain?

[bansheexcracer2]

I run about 3/4" to an 1".

[400exrider707]

Depends on the machine. From your name I'm assuming that you ride a 400ex. It should take about 20lbs to deflect the chain 1 in.

[MD450r]

Go to gtthunder.com,they give another way to adjust the chain or adjustment to set the slack to. I use there method on my 450r and have had no problems.

Aaron

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by MD450r
Go to gtthunder.com,they give another way to adjust the chain or adjustment to set the slack to. I use there method on my 450r and have had no problems.

Aaron

Thats why I said depends on the machine, that way will not work for the 400, the 450R unlike most machines loosens as it travels, while most other quads tighten as they travel.

[rooster300ex]

When I goto local riding areas I notice alot of people overtighten there chain. I mean there is no play,stiff as can be. I tell them of course they need to have alil slack. I always adjust mine then have somebody or myself sit on the quad and check it. I would I use about 1in of slack or so.

[400eXr1d3rZ]

All I needed to know how much slack I needed, mine has about an inch, give or take, when someone is sitting on it.


Thanks!

[WickedATVer]

Service Honda Says!! .... 1 1/4 - 1 5/8 inches of slack without any one sitting on it.

[firefighterjosh]

Almost all quads take somewere from 1 inch - 1.75 Inch. No need top be technicle about it.

[ohsobad_chevy]

Originally posted by WickedATVer
Service Honda Says!! .... 1 1/4 - 1 5/8 inches of slack without any one sitting on it.

ding ding ding....we have a winner!!
This is what it sais in the manual as well. :o :o