what is the correct procedure to tighten a chain correctly on a 2001 400 scrambler??everytime i do it to book instructions it will tighten on up really tight after i ride it.

 

Did you torque to the specs ? A good torque wrench is a must just being off by 5 or ft pounds will make a diff

Did you loosen the rear brake caliper before you adjusted it ?

I am just grasping at the obvious not to say you did not do it right.......More like I do not Know this is all I can think of.....Good Luck

 

yes i used a snap on torque wrench.what could cause it to get so tight?

 

I have just the opposite, mine will loosen up after about 5 minutes of riding. What would cause this to happen and I am torquing it to 60ft lbs.

Thanks
Scott

 

You guys all need to make sure that you swing arm bushings dont have any play in them.

If you jack up the rear of the ATV,grab BOTH rear tires and try and move them side to side.Look at your rear chain and sprocket when you do this.Does the tension on the chain change?If so,look for play in the swing arm bushings.This is the two spots in the front of the swing arm where you grease the ATV.There should be NO slop in this arm.If there is,this will cause your chain to give differant tensions at differant times.You could also have defective axle bearings.

Bill

 

muddy
could that be a really loud metal hitting metal bam sound when i nail a bump at high speeds, like a clank from the rear