As some of you know, I just got my 01 scrambler. It is my first chain drive ATV. What type of maintenance should I do to the chain? oil, etc. WHAT TYPE OF OIL DO I NEED TO USE? Also, how are the new chains different from the ones used on three wheelers? I have heard that the new chains are alot better?

Also, my bike does not have a chain tensioner. Do I need one? Why would I need one - jumping, etc.

Thanks again for all of your help

 

i use bel ray super clean o ring safe lube

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I use bar and chain oil, like you use on a chainsaw. I screwed one of those water-bottle squirt tops onto a 1qt bottle. Just pour it on the chain as I push the quad.

I don't know if that's what most use, but it's worked for me. I do it about every ride because I am mostly in the mud and the chain is usually scraping in the dirt (damn solid axles).

 

i just use polaris chain lube

 

Polaris chain lube with a HPD chain tensinor and the adjustments are few and far between

 

I use the Bel Ray chain lube. No matter what kind you use, you want to make sure it sticks to the chain.

Nez

 

i would get the HPD chain tensioner it was save you mony on chains. other wise you'll have to buy new chains offen.also use bel-ray chain lube or they use to have a wax spray that was good too

 

I also suggest a HPD chain tensioner. As far as lube I just use the Polaris stuff or Tri-Flow.

Most importantly, DO NOT NEGLECT YOUR CHAIN. I see too many people on the trails who never adjust their chain and forget about even checking it before they ride. Not good.

 

We use the polaris cain lube on our trailblazer....

 

i either use pj1 or just some motor oil.