I want to lower the ride height but when i unwind the preload the chain hits the chain roller (when im sitting on it ) ...how can i fix that ??

is there something else i can do ???

I weigh 230lb

cheers

Prokiwi

 

try loosing the chain a bit more!

 

Is that a normal action to rectify the problem ?


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Prokiwi

 

I think that you would need to weld the chain roller higher up on your frame.

 

the chain is supposed to be just barely tight at FULL COMPRESSION, so it should feel really loose with no weight on it.. just think if it gets tight with just you sitting on it, if you land a big jump and max it out, how hard it is pulling on the front sproket being that tight... Anyway i run all TCS Zero Preload, in the rear too.. so mine has lots of sag, the bumps are absorbed by valving.. anyway i have the TMS chainroller and i can hear it everytime it spins, which is alot, so my point being is get the chain looser, than your goinna have to have a replacement roller, the stock wont handle loose preload for long... For your suspension to work the best for you, you want to loosen the preload as much as possible unitill you start hitting the bumpstop, bottoming, then tighten it up a few turns and play with compression till you get it just right..

 

this must be a common problem others have ?

seems to be an oversight on the part of bombardier ... no real ability to lower the rear other wise . what about aelka rear shocks ...they claim that u can lower the bike by 2 inches with their shocks ..... does this not make the same problem with the chain roller ??

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prokiwi

 

if the quad sit lower its going to have the problem on matter what. unless you reweld it like big said, which I would not recommend because you chain might hit your shock remote line!

 

The issue is not soo much your chain roller as you belive, it is that having the chain too tight causes the chain to put huge amounts of tension on that roller and the front sproket..... My bike(zero preload) sits as low as any, ive been running with this setting for a long time, i even ran the stock roller for a long time, i only replaced it cause it was starting to get worn, now i keep that one as a spare, and run the aftermarket one which is real durable....The guys who wear them out are the ones with the chain too tight, not soo much an issue of ride height, if your chains too tight its going to get to the roller alot sooner and with tons more pressure..... thats whats getting most people, with the chain adjusted correctly my stock roller lasted 2 years and it was still just about 25% worn out when i took it off... Once again adjust the chain so its just barely short of tight at full compression, this will seem very loose when your off the bike, but thats the way it needs to be....