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loose chain on my blaster. how do i tighten it?

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Old 08-05-2003, 07:41 PM
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Default loose chain on my blaster. how do i tighten it?

i have a loose chain on my blaster and it put a hole in my gearbox. i got the gearbox fixed but how do i tighten my chain? its slipping so much i dont even want to ride it anymore till its fixed. help me please. i know it cant be that difficult but im new at some of this stuff.
 
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Default loose chain on my blaster. how do i tighten it?

Consult your manual. It will show you how to do it.
 
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Old 08-08-2003, 01:54 PM
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Default loose chain on my blaster. how do i tighten it?

good idea, but there is one problem, i bought my wheeler used W/ no manual!!!!! i did however figure out how to tighten my chain, BUT, its still slipping so im thinking about investing into a new chain! another good idea!!! lol
 
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Default loose chain on my blaster. how do i tighten it?

check your gears may be grinded or something.... change gears in gear box problly worn out
 
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Default loose chain on my blaster. how do i tighten it?

you probably just need new chain and sprockets. they should be replaced as a set because they wear together. also check your chain alignment. it's easy for the rear sprocket to be out of line with that style adjusters.
 
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