Bearing carrier tool?

[BeefySTi]

So what does everyone use to adjust the bearing carrier for chain tension? I have been using a 1/4inch drive ratchet extension, but it seems to be widening the slots in the stock carrier. I know this is probably not the best thing to use, and that is why I am asking. Thanks everyone!

[quadmanw]

Is it stock? A big ***** screw driver always works

[BeefySTi]

I know that it would work, but I am just chewing up the carrier when I adjust it. In all honesty, I am worried about making it look like ****... And if there is a specific tool for it, I would like to buy it. But if everyone just uses whatever fits, then I am cool with that.

[quadmanw]

I'm almost positive there's no specific tool lol. Whatever fits

[BeefySTi]

Fair enough. Thanks dude

[quadmanw]

Anytime man

[honda400ex2003]

i use a spanner wrench, usually i use my 400ex shock wrench from motion pro with the front and rear on it. i usually use the one for the rear.

it works well until you get to a certain point in the turn, it will bottom out sooner or later since you cant hook it on both holes. a generic one would probably work better since they are adjustable with the spring loaded setup.

steve

[hocman123]

i belive when u got the bikes from the factory with the tool kit it comes with a 6 mm allen key. u use it to loosen the bolt and it fits perfectly into the slot to adjust it.

[CJM]

Originally posted by hocman123
i belive when u got the bikes from the factory with the tool kit it comes with a 6 mm allen key. u use it to loosen the bolt and it fits perfectly into the slot to adjust it.

yup.

I use a punch or the allen key, but I have a lonestar carrier anyways.

[xcracer416]

i take a screw driver and with the quad in neutral i stick the screw driver through the sprocket for a solid fit and pull the quad backwards just a tad until i get perfect chain tension.

sounds like a bad way of doing it, but try it. you will get perfect tension quickly and easily.

[deathman53]

JL atv sells the perfect tool for this. It fits the hole perfect on most stock and aftermarket carriers.

Steel Chain Adjusting Spanner Wrench

Quantity in Basket: none
Code: RAT300
Price: $18.95
Shipping Weight: 1.20 pounds

Spanner Wrench for Axle Housing

Quantity in Basket: none
Code: RAT100
Price: $28.95
Shipping Weight: 1.00 pounds

[buck440]

don't worry about it looking ugly man. i have a lonestar and bent the supplied tool. all the holes are ovalized and look like crap and a massive gouge from the chain slipping off and chewing it up. it's called character.


btw i use a punch too.

[beastlywarrior]

Originally posted by deathman53
JL atv sells the perfect tool for this. It fits the hole perfect on most stock and aftermarket carriers.

Steel Chain Adjusting Spanner Wrench

Quantity in Basket: none
Code: RAT300
Price: $18.95
Shipping Weight: 1.20 pounds

Spanner Wrench for Axle Housing

Quantity in Basket: none
Code: RAT100
Price: $28.95
Shipping Weight: 1.00 pounds
Savior, ive been using a shock wrench and its been chewing the carrier up

[BeefySTi]

Lots of great ideas guys! I didn't even think about the Allen key that came in the tool kit. I didn't buy the quad new, so I bought a factory tool kit to get the spark plug wrench, so I have all the tools that come with one. I like the punch idea too.