PDA

View Full Version : HELP Chain keeps coming loose



GT300
12-27-2002, 05:50 PM
I tightend my chain then went for a ride. After 45 minutes my chain fell off. I tightend it again and after two minutes of riding I heard a clicking noise so I stopped and saw that my chain was loose. I tighten everything but it keeps coming loose. HELP:confused:

4TraxRider
12-27-2002, 05:55 PM
Are you sure you tightened all the bolts down adn stuff:huh
Also, if you put a new chain on old sprockets or vice versa, the chain will stretch a lot more more than usual. Just a thought.

joeroadking
12-27-2002, 06:08 PM
check your swingarm bearings and axle bearings for wear, check that sprokets are in exc condition, and that chain is in perfect alignment .

4TraxRider
12-27-2002, 06:21 PM
Also, if you bought a real cheap chain, they really stretch easily.

GT300
12-28-2002, 01:22 PM
Ya my axle bearings are dead. I can wabble my axle pretty good. I will change them and see if that helps.

terko440
12-28-2002, 04:51 PM
yeah that will probably fix it gt, i had the same problem. I replaced mine and accidentally overtightend them which toasted them and created the chain slack and also toasted my carrier. so dont overtighten!

3traxrider320
12-28-2002, 05:25 PM
dont you hate it when the d*mn chain falls off? Also, arent those trail tech lights awsome, they get too hot i think but bright as h*ll.

Good luck with the chain problem.