I am a newbie at this. I bought a 2006 Raptor 350 in June. Runs great and I love it. I recently bought a swing arm skid plate (GYTR from Yamaha) for it. It installed fine, but the chain rubs against that white bar that's attched to the plate. It makes a nasty noise when I'm riding it. I tightened the chain (within specs) but it still makes the noise. Why does it do this? Do I need to sand down that white bar? It's a freaking Yamaha part so I expected it to fit better than that. Please help.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]

 

i dont think this is a good idea, but the only thing that comes in mind is that you could put some washers or spacers between the swingarm and the skid to lower the skid down so it doesnt rub against the chain guard, but if you keep using it, the chain will rub agaisnt that until it clears out part of the plastic so it doesnt rub against it[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]

 

you can sand it down but make sure there's enough there for it to rub on... otherwise it will rub he skid and damage it

 

A few long hard rides and it will work a groove into to it. Get a little chain lube on it to keep the noice down untill then. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

That's great advice, Speedy2222. Thanks for the help, guys. I appreciate it. It's tough being a newbie.