loose chain

[curt514630]

my chain is loose and it is as tight as it will get if that makes sense. could i just take a link out of the chain or do i just replace it.

 

[blaster01]

well you could try lossing it all the way back out and takeing out a link but your chain sounds worn out and strethed it your adjusters are tighend all the way......but you could try what i said or just fork up the change and buy a new one

 

[yzrider]

i'd say replace it, that is just my .2

 

[3 Wh33l3r Rid3r]

is it a o ring chain? if it isnt i would replace it for one. if the chain is still good u can get a link tool and take a link out but make sure u know it will loose a link and still work if not i think u can buy a half link maybe. and if you do replace the chain i think u need to replace the sprockets as well

 

[curt514630]

yeah i got a +6 inch swingarm and i dont want to order the wrong size off the internet. i guess it would be best to just go to a yamaha shop

 

[curt514630]

it was like this when i bought it and im not familiar with chain driven bikes. ive been riding grizzlys and kodiaks all my life

 

[yzrider]

u don't need sprockets unless they are worn out, just go to the stealership, they will help u out, as long as u have money, lol

 

[curt514630]

are you the one from astabula

 

[blastermaster01]

I would just get a new one if I were in your shoes.

 

[blasterdemon7]

Ya.Replacing it is the best bet.You don't want a worn out chain to break and take out your engine case.

 

[curt514630]

yeah thats what i figured. might as well change the front sprocket to. if i go with a 12 tooth how much mph am i goin to loose

 

['blanshee'man]

dont make the situation worse by taking a link out, that will ruin your sprockets. just replace it.

 

[3 Wh33l3r Rid3r]

prolly gonna loose quite a bit of top end but will be a monster on the low end...but remeber this u get that 12 and i dont think ur gonna have much of a first gear at all. unless your running some big tires in the rear. im running 18's now and im going up a tooth in the front because my first gear is shhhoooorrrrtttt u let off the clutch and have to shift but u like what u like....but if you buy a new chain u NEED to replace both front and rear sprockets at the same time. Worn sprockets will prematurely wear a brand new chain....i just bought a green o ring chain and sprockets for 70 bucks

 

[2strokepower]

prolly gonna loose quite a bit of top end but will be a monster on the low end...but remeber this u get that 12 and i dont think ur gonna have much of a first gear at all. unless your running some big tires in the rear. im running 18's now and im going up a tooth in the front because my first gear is shhhoooorrrrtttt u let off the clutch and have to shift but u like what u like....but if you buy a new chain u NEED to replace both front and rear sprockets at the same time. Worn sprockets will prematurely wear a brand new chain....i just bought a green o ring chain and sprockets for 70 bucks

good advice , changing the chain and sprockets at the same time is a good idea in the long run.

 

[blastermaster01]

Yeah I just changed my chain and sprockets just do it all at the same time

 

[fioz600r]

Here is where I get my chain and sprockets. good quality and great price.
YAMAHA 200 BLASTER GOLD O RING CHAIN AND SPROCKET KIT : eBay Motors (item 270347761654 end time Mar-17-10 18:28:34 PDT)

 

[blastermaster01]

yeah i just bought some renthal chain and sprockets

 

[2000blasternewb]

rocky mountain atv has some good deals on there primary drive brand stuff. 12 dollar front sprocket, 20 dollar rear, and a 48 dollar chain. a bit pricay but good quality.

 

[7quadracer]

I understand money is a factor

cheapest-just remove a link
middle-get a chain
best (and right way): get new sprockets and chain, you can run about 3 chains on 1 set of sprockets

 

[curt514630]

i ended up just taking a link out because im not goin to have the money to buy a new one untill i get the other stuff i need to get this bike runnin right