anyone given any thoughts into getting rid of the chain tensioner. I know its there for a reason but is it really that neccesary? Mines worn out and the chain falls off alot.

 

What kind of bike. The mfg installed it for a reason. A new one is usually very cheap.

 

sssduane,

Has your quad always had the problem with the chain falling off?

Or did it start after the chain tensioner wore out?

 

I pulled the quad out and looked at it after I posted the question and it looks like it was just bent, pushing the chain away from the swing arm. Bent it back in and it looks like it'll function properly.

I was wondering how neccesarry they are considering my 400 and 300 don't have them, course the pivot point for the swing arm is closer to the front sprocket.