I do a good amount of jumping and was wondering if its worth it to get a chain tensioner. If so is hpd better than hsp? And how long does it take to install?

 

our good old friend modquad has one for sale right nwo on ebay...try to get it before it ends!!! its a hsp one theyre both the same just different color rollers

 

Thanks for the info I'll bid on it.

 

get it, i got a new chain and put it on and my chain has hardly even changed tension in over three months. and i ride it through tons of whoops and stuff and jump it. well worth it get it.

 

$50 chain tensionor or a $1000 tranny case when your chain snaps and cracks the case. WELL WORTH IT!!!

 

I have just recently bought and installed a chain tensioner on my '01 500 4x4. It was pretty easy to install. I think mine was the HPD unit. It has a grease fitting as the HSP does not. HPD's comes with a drill, tap, and bolts to mount it. You will have to cut off the chain slide mount on the bottom of the swing arm. I can't run my swing arm guard now untill I modify it to fit around the tensioner. It is worth it though. I had to adjust my chain after every other ride before. I haven't had to do it once. I have been riding about 6 times since I put it on. If you get the greasable one, make sure the zerk fitting doesnt rub the chain .
Chad
Indy, IN

 

get the tensioner,i will make your sprocket and chain a better use.
HPD or hot seat,both worth the money.it take about 20 min to install.
drill the holes and fit it on the swingarm.