chain tension!!

[89blaster89]

ok so i was tryin to tighten my chain yesterday and i loosened all the bolts but my chain tensioners wont go any further and my chain is still loose so should could i just take a few links out to get it tight again or buy a new chain and what chain would i buy if i got one i dont know much about chains so help me out here

 

[Wifesblaster]

If your adjusters are all the way in you will need to take a link out. If you decide you want a new chain get an o-ring chain. I believe the stock length is 92 links. Not 100% sure though.

 

[Blaner]

sounds like your chain is waaay stretched. id suggest a new one. but also do your sprockets both of them. or their wear patterns will stratch that new chain in no time too!

 

[Larry's Shee]

Depending on how bad it is and how broke you are 8-| you could take one link out. Take the next "pin" link out by grinding the pins down flush with the plate. Support both side of the ground link and drive the pins out (actually seperate plate from pins. To be clear you will remove one roller link and one pin link, but will efectively only shorten it by one link. Be aware that you will need to replace chain and sprockets next time you run out of adjustment X(

 

[motoman159]

if you sit on the bike does it thighten up? mines does that

 

[Blaaster]

You should adjust the chain with the rider sitting on the bike, because it tightens up when you do.!