The chain on my Raptor 350 seems to love losing its tension latly, anyways I read thru the directions and it seems difficult to adjust chain tension (having to adjust the axle) so I've just been bringing it to the dealer. I was wondering if there was any other ways to re-tension the chain of if anyone has an easier way that I can under stand? Or should I just keep bringing it to the dealer.

Also, does anyone else have this problem, what causes the chain to lose it's tension?

 

This is a classic sign of shot axle bearings: You keep adjusting it, and it won't stay in. Check them out! You can do lots of expensive damage.........

Yamaha chain adjustment is ridiculous, at best. But, you should just bit the bullet and learn to do it yourself.

 

chain adjustment is a pain, but it is a part of owning a quad. You've got to man up and learn how. Stop paying the dealership for this simple, 10 to 15 minute adjustment.

reconranger raises a good point. your axle bearings could be going. get a good manual, like a Clymer or a factory shop manual. It will explain chain adjustment in greater detail than your owner's manual.

chains stretch naturally. if you do a lot of hard riding frequently, it will stretch. stock chains typically last a season. they will lose their tension.

 

Yea working on it, anyone know where I can get a good manual for a raptor 350, I know they have one for the Warrior but, the Raptor and Warrior are 2 different machines.