Scrambler 500 chain slack??

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Feb 7, 2007 | 12:33 AM

bongload

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Scrambler 500 chain slack??

I'm puting a new chain and sprockets on and I was wondering what is the wright amount of "chain slack" that there should be?? Thanks alot!
PS: Whats the best way to get at that snap ring on the front sprocket?

Feb 7, 2007 | 12:48 AM

scrammersam

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Scrambler 500 chain slack??

having a snap ring tool is nice

chain slack is say 1/4" at full compression

Feb 7, 2007 | 01:34 AM

jta4455

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Scrambler 500 chain slack??

Your 2000 probably has concentric drive (sprocket coming right off the transmission instead of going through the frame) so the adjustment is 3/8 to 1/2 inch without compressing the suspension.