bronco91shee Posted November 24, 2003 Report Posted November 24, 2003 What is an amp link, and what does it do, good and bad. My dad has a spring loadedchain tensioner. R they the same things. I heard that it helps u to hook up better, but i cant find anybody who really knows how. Thanks for ur time. Peace out. Quote
bigwill Posted November 24, 2003 Report Posted November 24, 2003 dont bother,work on your riding skillz,save your money for something else,they also rob horsepower and dont LAST!!!!!!! This thing basically keeps the front end down-sort of a beginners item. Quote
94BansheeRider Posted November 24, 2003 Report Posted November 24, 2003 I ran one for a few years. It was pretty good for hookin up. Last year the top roller bearing gave out and sheered all the teeth off, and took alot of teeth off the rear sprocket as well. I have since thrown it away, and noticed more power in the shee. It was alright while it lasted, but I don't miss it abit. SAVE YOUR MONEY!!! Quote
Holyman Posted November 24, 2003 Report Posted November 24, 2003 Well if you find someone that has one, let me know. I've been looking for one because I want to shorten my swingarm and I don't want to buy new guides. Quote
boonman Posted November 24, 2003 Report Posted November 24, 2003 Well if you find someone that has one, let me know. I have one. And it will be for sale soon!!! I even have about 8 sets of new bearings for the rollers. I bought a stockload. Anyways, I am going to be draggin next season, and won't need it. However, here is my take on the AMP link. IT WORKS. There is no denying it. I do believe that it is helpful to an MX'er, and a woods rider. They DO help with traction. Also, with torque on the swingarm as it moves through the suspension cycle. I have done testing on Shees that are extremely close in setups between my friends. And my bike worked alot better in rough terrain than their bikes did. And it did it ALOT smoother. As said, they do have premature wear on the bearings, but there is alot of torque being placed on them, and almost everyone I have seen with an AMP link have the chain adjusted improperly. Which is the direct cause of premature failure. I have been running the same set of bearings in the rollers all season..... Quote
Holyman Posted November 25, 2003 Report Posted November 25, 2003 boonman... email me with a price or anything you might want in trade and I'll set you up before you even take it off. [email protected] Quote
mrmatt Posted November 25, 2003 Report Posted November 25, 2003 I agree with Boonman, they work in rough terrain. But they are a pain in the ass to get set up initially. They say that the amp link is a bolt-on, but you'll have to trim the left plastic engine cover and work at getting the rollers properly lined up with the chain. Plus they make a lot of noise! Boonman, what is the proper way to adjust the chain? Quote
Stylemaster Posted November 25, 2003 Report Posted November 25, 2003 anyone have a pic of one installed ive seen em in mags just never saw one installed or up close Quote
boonman Posted November 25, 2003 Report Posted November 25, 2003 Well, the proper way to adjust it is to set the bike on your stand, (letting the rear suspension completely drop down. The chain must have 1.25"-1.5" of slack at this point. And afterwards, make sure that the chain doesn't bind on anything as the rear end goes through it's travel. Here is a pic of mine I shot last winter.... I'll be in touch holyman..... Quote
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