How to, Chain Adjustment, don`t need a case killer

[milo_32000]

Got a 02 Banshee, what is the trick setup for adjusting a chain so it won`t kill the cases ? All my drive is stock, got all new chains and gears, just want to do it right the first time, Thanks, ya`ll have been great help ! Milo

[2003LimitedBanshee]

Clymer's... It will walk you right through it the first time. Essentially you need to have about .75" of movement at the tightest point. Make sure and rotate the chain so that you check it at multiple points. Short story, loosen the top and bottom axle carrier bolts, loosen the adjustment bolt locking nuts, adjust as necessary and retighten. Make sure and retorque the axle carrier bolts. I believe it is 80-ish ft-lbs (84? I think) on the top, and 40-ish on the bottom (45?). Sorry don't have my Clymer's with me right now.

[ssanddemon]

The trick is to kneel on the grab bar to squish the suspension. Then reach down and feel the slack in the chain. The reason for this is that the chain tightens as the suspension compresses. You want the chain to be snug (like 1/2 to 1" of free play) at full squish. This will give optimal wear on the chain and sprockets, but not overstress the output bearing when landing on jumps.

[Dr. Overkill]

The trick is to kneel on the grab bar to squish the suspension. Then reach down and feel the slack in the chain. The reason for this is that the chain tightens as the suspension compresses.

 

That's interesting, because the Clymer manual says to support the bike with the wheels off the ground before checking the chain tension--the exact opposite

 

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