TaoTao 250 Chain Problems.
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TaoTao 250 Chain Problems.
I have an ata250d Tao that I just replaced the back sprocket and chain on, because it looked as if the sprocket was bent. After getting it off the chain and sprocket really don't look bad but put the new ones on anyway. I got it nice and tight, drove it for 10 minutes or so and brought it back in a retightened. Drove it again and it's falling off like crazy, though it is still tight when I put it back on. Any ideas? There appears to be a slight bend on the chain near front sprocket.
/e I got it straightened up and tightened it a bit more. It's still coming off, and there is no play in the swing arm. I'm real lost.
/e I got it straightened up and tightened it a bit more. It's still coming off, and there is no play in the swing arm. I'm real lost.
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https://taotaopartsdirect.myshopify..../rear-sprocket
That's where I got the chain and sprocket, and I assume they would only sell matching pieces since there's only one option for each. I did not replace my front sprocket, and the one they sell on that site is a 15 vs my 13. Maybe it's a different pitch too. I have my chain nice and straight now, so I don't know what else to blame it on lol. Or another option could just be that it's a crappy chain and keeps stretching any time it's in a bind? I can shift through all the gears, but if I ever put a real load on it it slips.
/edit I just looked at my old chain and it was 428 too so my sprocket has to be as well.
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It looks like the engine and rear sprockets are not lined up so, is the engine tight in the frame. Is the rear sprocket on right, (some can be fitted to the left or right of the hub.) The chain should not be tight, Honda recommend 1" play (0.5" up 0.5" down) on 90s This should be checked with the normal rider's weight on the seat, and spin the chain a bit and re-check, as you do get tight and slack spots.
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It looks like the engine and rear sprockets are not lined up so, is the engine tight in the frame. Is the rear sprocket on right, (some can be fitted to the left or right of the hub.) The chain should not be tight, Honda recommend 1" play (0.5" up 0.5" down) on 90s This should be checked with the normal rider's weight on the seat, and spin the chain a bit and re-check, as you do get tight and slack spots.