new to the can-am world. does anyone know how to tighten the chain on an 01 ds-650? all ive ever owned are honda's

 

Loosen the 2 bolts on the back of the swingarm till good and loose. The take a philips screwdriver and stick it into the carrier holes through the sprocket. Once sprocket hooks up with the phillips you can move the quad (in nuetral) forward or backwards to tighten or loosen..

 

If it is a stock swingarm, should have 4 bolts.....

 

thanks guys! I just bought this bike at a government auction. It was 3 months old when it was seized in july, 2001. It sat at the impound yard for 6 years untill I bought it in april. After I tuned it up, rebuilt the carb, and cleaned the tank, it fired right up. I rode it for about five minutes and it spit out the rear bearings. I only paid $2000.00 dollars for it so I guess I'm still in the good.

 

2001 swingarm, 2 bolts. It will be easier for ya to prop it up off the ground so all u gotta do is spin the rear tires to tighten/loosen and watch the chain to desired tension

 

Also if its 01 don't get your bearings from a dealer go to KAMAN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY AND GET A BETTER QUALITY BEARING.You will be happier.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

ya i bought bearings from kaman for $6 when it would of been $40 from the dealer and the quality is much better and its cheaper as AZSAND said