409Banshee Posted September 6, 2005 Report Posted September 6, 2005 Well, I'm currently on my 3rd new roller that I bought today. Something ain't right. It just gets chewed up, doesn't seem to want to roll. It rolls when you are just putting around, but when I get on the gas it just looks like a dog just chewed it up. The parts guy says the ones he gave me match the part numbers for the bike and he gave me new hardware for them. This is what I got: the bolt, washer, small sleeve, large sleeve and nut. I put them on according to the part diagram and it doesn't work. The roller has a 1/4" hole through it with what looks to be a 7/8" recess on one side. Is this the right one? I saw the ones from UPP, getting them next, but just for temp reason, this one has to work for now. Quote
scotts96fast Posted September 6, 2005 Report Posted September 6, 2005 Well, I'm currently on my 3rd new roller that I bought today. Something ain't right. It just gets chewed up, doesn't seem to want to roll. It rolls when you are just putting around, but when I get on the gas it just looks like a dog just chewed it up. The parts guy says the ones he gave me match the part numbers for the bike and he gave me new hardware for them. This is what I got: the bolt, washer, small sleeve, large sleeve and nut. I put them on according to the part diagram and it doesn't work. The roller has a 1/4" hole through it with what looks to be a 7/8" recess on one side. Is this the right one? I saw the ones from UPP, getting them next, but just for temp reason, this one has to work for now. 412259[/snapback] which roller is it the upper or lower?I bought the kit from UPP upper,lower and slide and never had a problem....I always ran just the lower with the strut I had on.it would wear out in a year.Once I put the stock strut back on with a elka shock and the kit from UPP...ALL is well! Quote
409Banshee Posted September 7, 2005 Author Report Posted September 7, 2005 which roller is it the upper or lower?I bought the kit from UPP upper,lower and slide and never had a problem....I always ran just the lower with the strut I had on.it would wear out in a year.Once I put the stock strut back on with a elka shock and the kit from UPP...ALL is well! 412261[/snapback] It's the lower. I have the stock pieces, not the UPP stuff. Quote
2003LimitedBanshee Posted September 7, 2005 Report Posted September 7, 2005 I have to agree with locogato11283, it sounds like your chain may be too tight... That would cause the chain to ride harder on the lower chain roller. Plus when you get on the gas hard, the suspension compresses, tightening the chain further, and causing it to ride even harder on the bottom roller. ....?? Quote
409Banshee Posted September 7, 2005 Author Report Posted September 7, 2005 chain too tight??? 412311[/snapback] I'll look into that. I haven't done any chain adjustment since the old one was off or the new one on, but it makes sense. Quote
409Banshee Posted September 7, 2005 Author Report Posted September 7, 2005 Sure as hell, chain is too tight. What's the procedure on the chain adjusters? (Sorry, I'm a rookie) Quote
pimpeinkc Posted September 7, 2005 Report Posted September 7, 2005 get it loose, i use a ratchet strap and compress the suspension, tighten each side litle by little till you have about an inch of free play..... Quote
Big Blue Posted September 7, 2005 Report Posted September 7, 2005 Also make sure when putting the new rolles on not to tighten them to tight or it will cause premature wear also. Quote
John19 Posted September 8, 2005 Report Posted September 8, 2005 If it's a stock swingarm you will find that it is the biggest piece of shit on your bike. I can adjust my LSR in 2 min. The stock one is compleately a piece of shit. Quote
2003LimitedBanshee Posted September 10, 2005 Report Posted September 10, 2005 The stock arm really isn't that hard to adjust, especially if you have a Clymer's manual; it covers it in enough detail for pretty much anyone. If I remember right all you should need is a 10mm wrench or ratchet and socket for the adjustment bolt and a 12mm (I believe) open end wrench for the jam nut. The key is making sure that you adjust each side equally, or your axle will not track exactly perpendicular to the swingarm. You will be essentially loosening the bolts, allowing the axle to move closer to the front of the bike, giving you more slack. Usually it seems like you have to bump the tire to make sure the axle moves forward to where the adjustment bolts are seated. Once you have it square and adjusted with the appropriate slack, tighten the jam nuts and ride away. I believe the stock chain slack tolerance is between .75" and 1.25" (sorry don't have the Clymer's at hand). Also make sure to check the slack in several location, as you will almost certainly have some areas tighter than others. Quote
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