Tensioning Chain???
  • yammiedirtrider
    Posts: 75
    Hi there. today i went to tension my chain, however didn't loosen the rear wheel axle nut(lost my socket and didn't have a shifter handy and thought might still be able to do it without loosening it). I still tightened the screws on the rear end of the swing arm to get em lined up on both sides with the notches and just kept hearing a clicking sound....what is the clicking sound out of curiosity and what would it of done?? lol
    bike is still fine, runs well though.
  • Maple Leaf MXMaple Leaf MX
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    What bike?
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  • Maple Leaf MXMaple Leaf MX
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    Ttr i assume?
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  • yammiedirtrider
    Posts: 75
    nah yamaha yz250 2004
  • yammiedirtrider
    Posts: 75
    why is that?
  • masterlinkmasterlink
    Posts: 9,989
    adjust the chain without loosening the axle nut??  Du ur parents ask u 2 keep ur helmet on always??
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  • yammiedirtrider
    Posts: 75
    ...do your parents ask you to not be a fag?
  • CRWOODS
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    Kaboom
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  • Maple Leaf MXMaple Leaf MX
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    To answer ur original question ydr.

    Dont ever do that again on any machine. Thats a good way to break the adj. bolts or mess up the threads. The clicking u heard might have been the bolt breaking or threads ripping out or something else who knows? Loosen ur axle nut and inspect the adj. bolts and swingarm threads
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  • masterlinkmasterlink
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    lmao fair enough.  but srsly dont be a maple. read ur manual.
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    herby ur useless. MAPLE 2010
    Suzukidude, shut up. CS 2010
    Yeah der, errone be using no seize CRWOODS 2013

    So forward thinking everything else seems SDRAWKCAB.
  • yammiedirtrider
    Posts: 75
    well, i checked the bolts and also the swingarm threads...and everything was all good. they screwed out and in nicely. so i guess you were wrong. W.R.O.N.G. i ended up replacing the screws anyway. i rest my case.
  • masterlinkmasterlink
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    Im confused as 2 wat u mean by "WRONG?"  U  asked a question. Our Resident TOP TECH Koby graciously tried 2 help u and then u bash him saying he's wrong??  What case r u resting??  Loosen ur chin strap buddy.

    This is the way it works around here. U ask a question and we try 2 help.  The advice is supposed 2 b taken as a suggestion. Its not always the best answer, just a good place 2 look.  It should end up with a "thank u".  Try again.
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    herby ur useless. MAPLE 2010
    Suzukidude, shut up. CS 2010
    Yeah der, errone be using no seize CRWOODS 2013

    So forward thinking everything else seems SDRAWKCAB.
  • CRWOODS
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    How much slack is in the chain?
    Im confused as to how you could line up axle blocks without loosening the axle nut. If you moved the axle blocks than your axle nut is not tight enough.
  • yammiedirtrider
    Posts: 75
    2 fingers under the chain is how slack it is...which is the standard. i only moved the axle block on the side where the axle bolt isn't on...and it moved so not sure...that's prob why i didn't end up threading anything if the bolt wasn't done up tight enough. it only moved a fraction anyway...i inspected the axle nut today and its all good and also replaced the adjuster screws anyway..they all screwed in nicely. i do appreciate all the help and thank you but masterlink was getting smart in the 1st place and asking shit bout my mother
  • markyrocks
    Posts: 1,292
    Yes another crash test dummie. Next time ask how to change oil without removing drain plug bolt. My advice is just make sure every bolt is barely finger tight then Ull never need another tool again.
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  • masterlinkmasterlink
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    we can start ova Yammie.  If u have loose bolts on ur bike thats not a good sign. Do ur best 2 get everything torqued 2 or close 2 spec. I didnt say anything aboot ur mother. 4 all I kno u could have been born of jackals, or worse from Canadians.  if u have any specific maintenance questions dont b afraid 2 ask. its the only way we can help. But dont think we're not gonna give u a hard time with it. Its how we roll. No offense.
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    herby ur useless. MAPLE 2010
    Suzukidude, shut up. CS 2010
    Yeah der, errone be using no seize CRWOODS 2013

    So forward thinking everything else seems SDRAWKCAB.
  • markyrocks
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    Yaya lets all hold hands an sing kumbaya.
  • Maple Leaf MXMaple Leaf MX
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    Trolllllllin
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  • gearman
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    Why do you need a "shifter" to loosen the axle nut?

  • Maple Leaf MXMaple Leaf MX
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    Haha i never saw that at first
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  • sean
    Posts: 3,730
    I tighten my chain the other day, I had to stomp with all my weight on adjustable wrench to loosen axle nut, it must have tightened up
  • Maple Leaf MXMaple Leaf MX
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    There like 80 ft lb torque dude
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  • CRWOODS
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    Get a box end or you gonna round it cuz
  • sean
    Posts: 3,730
    I will,im having to tighten chain every ride it seems, I bought a torque wrench but its 20lbs to 120 or 150 something like that. never used it,I need a small one like 2 or 3lb to 20 or 30 I cant find them that small,I have to go to shop n buy few tools for bike still and service book for mil light,
  • NZriderNZrider
    Posts: 5,090
    get a sealed o ring chain if you dont wanna be tightening your chain every half hour. it'll save you money on chains and sprockets in the long run.
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  • sean
    Posts: 3,730
    Thats what I had on raptor, they don't stretch?? I was going to wait intill the stock one wheres out I usually buy chain and sprockets at same time,
  • masterlinkmasterlink
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    Mark u can hold hands with Koby

    chains dont stretch.  they wear.
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    herby ur useless. MAPLE 2010
    Suzukidude, shut up. CS 2010
    Yeah der, errone be using no seize CRWOODS 2013

    So forward thinking everything else seems SDRAWKCAB.
  • Maple Leaf MXMaple Leaf MX
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    Y r u in this thread masterofnothinglink?
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  • masterlinkmasterlink
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    Content! I bring content!
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    herby ur useless. MAPLE 2010
    Suzukidude, shut up. CS 2010
    Yeah der, errone be using no seize CRWOODS 2013

    So forward thinking everything else seems SDRAWKCAB.
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