hyperlite33 Posted September 24, 2007 Report Posted September 24, 2007 I remember hearing something about chain noise coming from deep sand. That happened to me this weekend and it scared the crap out of me. It would only do it when I would drop into deep ruts into the sand and sounds like the chain is skipping teeth. Is this just caused by sand packing into the chain when dragged though sand or does it actually skip teeth due to the sand? Quote
Bansh88 Posted September 24, 2007 Report Posted September 24, 2007 Check your sprockets and make sure are not missing nay teeth. Make sure your chain has teh proper tension. Unless you're stuck, your chain should not be touching the sand. Cresting/Transitioning a dune is the only time you should be hitting sand and that's only for a second. Quote
XxMeltIcexX Posted September 24, 2007 Report Posted September 24, 2007 Ya man its scary, you think something else is wrong for a split second then you realize ur in some deep shit.. :biggrin: Quote
Snopczynski Posted September 24, 2007 Report Posted September 24, 2007 Your chain will sound like its skipping in deep sand because the sand gets in between the sprocket and the chain. The chain will slack up then pull and snap like its skipping. Its normal. Quote
hyperlite33 Posted September 24, 2007 Author Report Posted September 24, 2007 Your chain will sound like its skipping in deep sand because the sand gets in between the sprocket and the chain. The chain will slack up then pull and snap like its skipping. Its normal. That is what I needed to know! Do you suppose it hurts the sprocket, chain or both? I did notice that after that happened a couple of times, I needed to adjust my chain AGAIN. :verymad: Quote
theshee Posted September 24, 2007 Report Posted September 24, 2007 That sound becomes pretty frequent at walden. It normal. Its not real good on the chain and sprokets, but Its noting to worry about. Quote
Bansh88 Posted September 25, 2007 Report Posted September 25, 2007 (edited) ok. You guys must be talking about those trails you get in wet sand? Where it gets super rutted out? Sorry to hear that. My sand is beautiful and dry! Be careful, you can actually throw your chain off this way. Edited September 25, 2007 by Bansh88 Quote
RoostRocket Posted September 25, 2007 Report Posted September 25, 2007 get a case saver and keep an eye on the chain and sprocket wear i replace my chain probably twice a year just to be safe.... and i have had one break on my 450. but that sound is perfectly normal. :thumbsup: Quote
camatv Posted March 7, 2008 Report Posted March 7, 2008 whats next there's a funny ruur ruur rruur ruuur sounds when i go over 45 on pavement with my paddles,... Quote
rubberneck Posted March 7, 2008 Report Posted March 7, 2008 It also helps to run a skid plate on the swinger. They aren't the prettiest, but i have been running an armadillo and it keeps the sand out. Quote
NitroTate Posted March 7, 2008 Report Posted March 7, 2008 I've been getting that sound for years in Walden, it's normal. No it's probably not great for them but I just consider it a normal wear and tear issue unless I decide to put a skid plate on... Quote
kfngrn Posted April 12, 2008 Report Posted April 12, 2008 It is your chain skipping. The wet sand packs inbetween the chain and sprocket and streches out your chain and can cause it to skip. It can break teeth off the sprocket. A skid plate will help, but it will cause you to get stuck/high centered in the sand more offen. Quote
YamahaMama Posted April 18, 2008 Report Posted April 18, 2008 What size wheels and tires are you running in the rear? I was having that problem myself, but I changed the size of my wheels and tires and it helped a bunch. I was running 20x10x10 haluers but now I have 21x12x8 Extreme haulers and they are much better for clearance. It picked up the rear a little to give me come more clearance. Quote
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