Bansheeman1121 Posted June 26, 2004 Report Share Posted June 26, 2004 I got a used 97 banshee which i am the 3rd owner of so no manual. Everything is pretty much new on this bike including the chain so i figure the chain just stretched a bit, but this thing has about 2 inches of play.. So i have no idea how the hell to tigten this thing any advice?? Thanx.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredish Posted June 26, 2004 Report Share Posted June 26, 2004 It don't matter how loose the chain is, there should be NO play in the axle or swingarm, just the pivot of the suspension. Where exactly IS the play? Also, ebay has tons of service manuals, I suggest you visit there. In fact, here's a Clymer with "Buy It Now" for $25. If you don't do ebay, then just go to the dealer and buy a factory Yamaha one, that's what I have, I like the factory books and such. I don't recommend a cd rom because I think they're a bitch to look stuff up in, plus it's nice to have the book in your hands when your ass deep in your quad in the shop. I have a laptop and it would still be a bitch with the cd rom in the shop while your working. I do have a cd rom manual and the book, and I never use the cd. If you search on tightening the chain you'll probably find a lot of stuff. Later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansheeman1121 Posted June 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2004 Searched everything but my chain is basicly draggin on the swingarm, u can almost pull it right of the sprocket.. How do i get it tight gain thanx.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtRider Posted June 26, 2004 Report Share Posted June 26, 2004 i just spent like 15 minutes trying to explain it. got so off topic it wouldnt have even helped. LOL yeah do a search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtRider Posted June 26, 2004 Report Share Posted June 26, 2004 can you take a link off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee04le Posted June 26, 2004 Report Share Posted June 26, 2004 To tighten the chain you just loosen the 2 carrier through bolts and then loosen the locknuts on your adjusters and then turn the 10mm adjuster bolts in to tighten. Make sure to turn both of them the exact same amount. You want about 3/4" of play in the chain. Even 1" is not too much IMO. u can almost pull it right of the sprocket. To test rear sprocket wear, try to pull the chain away from the very rear of the sprocket. No matter how loose your chain is, if your sprocket is not worn you won't be able to pull the chain off of the teeth very far. If you can pull the chain more than half way up the teeth of the sprocket, its time for a new sprocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansheeman1121 Posted June 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2004 Thanx for the help did the best i can, found out there was a bolt attached to nothing loose by the chain that was hitting it making all the noise, it looked like it had a very small roller on it like the size of a 9mm nut but no idea what it was for needless to say i just took it out, becuase it was loose and what have you.. But than x again for the help should be good to go now on to my next problem see new post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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