rjdgriff Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 So just put +6 swingarm on my shee and got a new chain. When I put the chain on I had to take off 2 links, and that's all I could remove and still put it together. (this was done with my carrier as far forward as it would go) I tightened the chain untill I was out of room for adjustment and it's still to loose. Since I can't take out another link, what is my next step? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
special06shee Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 if its to loose and your all out of adjustment with the carrier why cant you take another link out?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdgriff Posted April 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 I don't think I will be able to get it back together. With it loosens as far as it will go it looks like it will be to short if I take out another link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticktock Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Halflink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwriter Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 A roundhouse style carrier has .680" of adjustment. Chain pitch is .625". 1 link top and bottom makes your 2 links that you have to change to get the master link in. So, no problem. A stock style carrier has .520" of adjustment. Remember that .625" chain pitch? Now that's a crap design. Use a die grinder to lengthen the slot by 3/8" to give you an additional .187" of adjustment for a total adjustment of .707". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 A roundhouse style carrier has .680" of adjustment. Chain pitch is .625". 1 link top and bottom makes your 2 links that you have to change to get the master link in. So, no problem. A stock style carrier has .520" of adjustment. Remember that .625" chain pitch? Now that's a crap design. Use a die grinder to lengthen the slot by 3/8" to give you an additional .187" of adjustment for a total adjustment of .707". Want to explain exactly what that means?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdgriff Posted April 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 A roundhouse style carrier has .680" of adjustment. Chain pitch is .625". 1 link top and bottom makes your 2 links that you have to change to get the master link in. So, no problem. A stock style carrier has .520" of adjustment. Remember that .625" chain pitch? Now that's a crap design. Use a die grinder to lengthen the slot by 3/8" to give you an additional .187" of adjustment for a total adjustment of .707". I see what your saying. Shame I don't know anyone with a die grinder lol. As far as a half link goes, iv never had to use one, does it work like a master link? And can it attach to a master link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwriter Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Want to explain exactly what that means?? Yamaha didn't provide enough adjustment. So, you can easily run into a situation where the chain is too loose with the adjustment maxed out, and you take out a link (actually 2 links) and the chain won't go on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwriter Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 (edited) I see what your saying. Shame I don't know anyone with a die grinder lol. You could do the same thing with a round file and a case of beer. You should be done before you run out of beer. Edited April 14, 2012 by Starwriter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finch Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 i had same problem ride it around a bit sometimes chain will stretch enough to remove another link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdgriff Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 i had same problem ride it around a bit sometimes chain will stretch enough to remove another link Ahhh I hadn't thought of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTOYS Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 i havent seen half links for many years. Need to grind/slot the chain adj. slots for more throw... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyRTby Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 i had same problem ride it around a bit sometimes chain will stretch enough to remove another link If you buy a quality chain you shouldn't get much stretch if any. I've purchased two chains now from Jeff at F.A.S.T.. the only reason why i bought a second is because i extended my swinger also. But i ran the shit out of my first chain w/stock swinger never had to readjust it. I ran into a similar problem when installing my +4 swing arm. I was convinced i cut it too short & thought i was going to have to run two master links. Sure enough when i installed both master links and tried to adjust the chain i wasn't even close! I just so happened to cut it the right length the first time. Roundhouse carriers can be tricky for first timers.. I'm sure this didn't help you at all. Just dropping in my .02 Are you dealing with a stock carrier or a roundhouse carrier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum Posted April 17, 2012 Report Share Posted April 17, 2012 Connect the chain. Then roll it on the rear sprocket and ride it. Not rocket science Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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