turbowrenchhead Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 I had problems throwing my chain last year and one time I snapped it in half 40 miles into the woods. Fun tow out! So this year I want to add something to help alleviate the problem. What's the best option? This one looks nice but these kind don't seem to put my tension on the chain. I've seen one in person and felt how much tension there was. http://www.ebay.com/itm/281266165295?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 I'm not sure how this one mounts up since I have never seen this kind on a bike. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&vxp=mtr&item=271418360429 I would have to cut out some of my rear skid to mount this one but I bet it would help the most out of all of them. http://www.ebay.com/itm/190879497692?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Wait. You don't have a rear chain guide? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbowrenchhead Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Nope. I didn't want to cut up my rear skid. But because of all the trouble I had last year I don't care now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 You need that. That one is feeding the chain into the sprocket. Watch slow motion video of a chain on a bike. The bottom looks like a wet noodle under acceleration. Now add the vibration of riding. That thing will be all over and jump all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 For fuck's sake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINDYCITYJOHN400 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 You NEED the rear guide. They come factory so I don't know why a skid plate wouldn't fit with it. You don't need a tensioner. Those are for people running real long swingarms. I run the Chariot unit on my bike with a +10 arm but don't need one on my +6 bike. If you broke a chain....sounds like you need a new chain AND NEW SPROCKETS. Stretched out chains ruin sprockets. Ruined sprockets ruin new chains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 You NEED the rear guide. They come factory so I don't know why a skid plate wouldn't fit with it. You don't need a tensioner. Those are for people running real long swingarms. I run the Chariot unit on my bike with a +10 arm but don't need one on my +6 bike. If you broke a chain....sounds like you need a new chain AND NEW SPROCKETS. Stretched out chains ruin sprockets. Ruined sprockets ruin new chains. This! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbowrenchhead Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 The sprocket and chain was new last spring. I ran a RK Heavy duty non o ring chain with a rear pbi and a sunstar front. They only lasted 5 or 6 weekend trips riding and 4 days in WV. The rear skid did not have a slot for a rear guide. I'll be cutting one into it. I ordered the modquad rear guide today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WINDYCITYJOHN400 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 The sprocket and chain was new last spring. I ran a RK Heavy duty non o ring chain with a rear pbi and a sunstar front. They only lasted 5 or 6 weekend trips riding and 4 days in WV. The rear skid did not have a slot for a rear guide. I'll be cutting one into it. I ordered the modquad rear guide today. Then you have some issues. Chain too tight. Chain too loose. Axle out of alignment. Chain jumping teeth on the sprocket. Bent sprocket hub. Stock chain guide up at the swingarm pivot. Combos of any of those..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camatv Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 the rk heavy doody chain is weak as all get out. i think they are in the 4500 tensile strength range? get a better chain. like the rk mxz4 you need 7800+ on the strength listing. and stay away from those crap china chains if the chain costs less then 50-60 bucks its crap/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Shee Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 I think I felt the earth move. Windy and Low Blow Gay Toe agree on something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbowrenchhead Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 I bought the RK520MXZ4 with 9000' of tensile strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 WPS chains have been holding up to our 18DMs. I doubt you're putting down as much power as we are. You can get them at Redline Racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbowrenchhead Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 WPS HD motorcycle chain on ebay advertises that it has 7480' of tensile strength. Is this basically the same chain your running? What is everyone's thoughts on DID Professional? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 WPS HD motorcycle chain on ebay advertises that it has 7480' of tensile strength. Is this basically the same chain your running? What is everyone's thoughts on DID Professional? Dude, call REDLINE and get a WPS chain. Problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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