Keyser Soze Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 I typically always check my chain before I ride. Ive been noticing the chain will be really lose. Ill tighten it..it will be loose again. Or the chain will be really tight..to the point Ill have to loosen it. The adjustment bolts are still tight. The carrier isnt moving. Someone suggested my swingarm itself may be wore out but I cant really feel any slop in it. Could it be the chain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbanshee Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 The chain isn't going to get longer then shorter. No way. Sounds like something isn't tight. Recheck it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilMoore Posted July 7, 2008 Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Check your axle bearings. When checking chain tension, measure slack, rotate the wheels a Half turn and check again. Do this eight times keeping track of the slack each time. Do you have a "Tight spot"? (Sprocket oval or chain has a stretched area) If the chain is stretched in a spot, you need a whole new chain and sprockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Soze Posted July 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2008 Hmmm. Why would I need new sprockets...or is that a precautionary measure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXBlessedWithDeathXx Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 (edited) a bad chain could trash new sprockets i would think it works both ways. better safe then sorry. personaly i would get just the chain but i live for now. hell, i need a new one and havent got to it yet. that was over a year ago. Edited July 8, 2008 by xXBlessedWithDeathXx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilMoore Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 A stretched chain will ruin your sprockets. Ruined sprockets will damage the chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollinRhino Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 I usually get a kit of everything at once. It is easier and more economical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
518nyrider Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 chains and sprockets wear together. like everyone else said if you use a new chain with old sprockets it will ruin the chain, and vice versa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4strokessuck Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Also, jack up the bike so the swingarm and rear tires hang freely. Wiggle the axle back and forth and up and down checking to see if there is any play where the swingarm meets the frame and where the axle comes out of the carrier. It may be bearing replacement time. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Soze Posted July 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Awesome thanks for the advice...Ill have to try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyhighprerunner Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 I agree with 4strokesuck, try that and get back to us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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