chromie Posted February 13, 2007 Report Posted February 13, 2007 Hello everyone. I just bought my first banshee. It's a 2002 w/an extended swingarm. The problem i'm having is that the chain will come off the sprocket sometimes. It feels like it's loose but I have no idea how to adjust it. Please help. I'm completly new at this. Quote
dajogejr Posted February 13, 2007 Report Posted February 13, 2007 Here's how I adjust mine. Get a tie down and strap it to the bumper and axle carrier (ratcheting type work best for this) Get the front sprocket, swing arm pivot and rear axle all in a straight line. Yeah, you're going to compress that shock quite a bit. Tighten it down to where you'll have 1/4 to 1/2 inch of play in the middle.... Never had a problem that way. Also, check the alignment. Hopefully you have a true/straight frame. Pick a spot on each side, measure center of the axle to that spot...and make sure the chain is aligned even. Lastly, you're using a top and bottom roller and chain stay/guide out back, right? Quote
chromie Posted February 13, 2007 Author Report Posted February 13, 2007 Here's how I adjust mine.Get a tie down and strap it to the bumper and axle carrier (ratcheting type work best for this) Get the front sprocket, swing arm pivot and rear axle all in a straight line. Yeah, you're going to compress that shock quite a bit. Tighten it down to where you'll have 1/4 to 1/2 inch of play in the middle.... Never had a problem that way. Also, check the alignment. Hopefully you have a true/straight frame. Pick a spot on each side, measure center of the axle to that spot...and make sure the chain is aligned even. Lastly, you're using a top and bottom roller and chain stay/guide out back, right? How do I Tighten the actual chain though. And yes there are rollers on the top and bottom. Quote
nunyabinness Posted February 13, 2007 Report Posted February 13, 2007 (edited) dajogejr, damn dude, that sounds like a heck of a lot of work.... chromie, listen to what dajogejr says... it seems like a heck of a lot of work but HE KNOWS HIS SHIT!!! he won't steer you wrong. to adjust the actual chain there are 2 bolts through the carrier you have to loosen those up so the carrier will move, then you have two little bolts on the back side of your carrier you loosen the lock nuts and tighten the bolts to tighten the chain (that is if you have a stock carrier) Edited February 13, 2007 by nunyabinness Quote
dajogejr Posted February 13, 2007 Report Posted February 13, 2007 The stock setup is prone to being out of alignment, so...when that happens, it can/will pull to one side or the other. You'll notice anybody that buys an aftermarket arm normally gets a round house carrier. Literally 1000% easier and quicker to adjust. There are two through bolts to loosen, and the two adjusters on the back of the carrier that push against the swingarm them selves. The upper bolt (Pivot) in the carrier is a 17mm on both ends, bolt and nut. The lower bolt (slide or swing bolt) is a 17mm on the bolt head side, 14mm on the nut side. (Funny...I can't remember how to do a math problem from high school, but I know bolt/nut sizes...sheesh) Loosen both of those. Then...you have the two adjusters on back. The lock nut is a 12mm and the bolt head you turn is a 10mm. The factory slides have notches in them to line up...they are good for ball park. I'd get it as close to even as you possibly can, using my method to get it dead on. You bascially loosen or tighten the back bolts to tighten/loosen the chain. LOCK the adjusters down, lock the swing bolt down (bottom bolt) lock the top pivot bolt down. Check it all again. Or...you could simply get a clymers manual (which...is the banshee bible, GOT TO HAVE IT...) Turn to page 63 and start reading!! With pictures of course! Yeah....I'm so glad my new drag arm will be a round house....it's not even funny!!! Quote
FireHead Posted February 13, 2007 Report Posted February 13, 2007 A quick tip to make sure you aren't that far our of alignment when you tighten everything back up is to count the threads that are exposed on the adjuster bolts. You may want to check and make sure your sprockets aren't completely worn down and that your axle and coutershaft bearing are all ok. Both of those things can cause you to pitch your chain. If you haven't bought a case saver yet, I would definitely buy one before you wind up with part of your case missing. :thumbsup: Quote
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