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Title: How do I know when it's time to change the chain? Post by: Rathbone on September 22, 2011, 10:00:12 PM Someone looking at my ATV pointed out that a little bit of rubber was sticking out from one of the links. I didn't even know there was rubber in the chain. It doesn't look like a big deal, though. When is it time to change the chain?
Title: Re: How do I know when it's time to change the chain? Post by: AintSkeered on September 22, 2011, 10:38:06 PM Get a hold of the service manual, it describes the allowable specs for the chain. You need to measure between the pins with a caliper and see if it's stretched out too far. Another clue is if your sprocket teeth look more like shark fins.
Title: Re: How do I know when it's time to change the chain? Post by: Rathbone on September 23, 2011, 07:06:05 PM Thanks! The sprocket looks like new, but I don't have the manual. I'll have to see whether I can download it somewhere. BTW I have a 2005 Yamaha Raptor 350.
Title: Re: How do I know when it's time to change the chain? Post by: AintSkeered on September 23, 2011, 07:39:02 PM If that's the original chain, you'll likely need replacing of the chain and both sprockets. However, if it can still be tightened to specs, forget about it.
Title: Re: How do I know when it's time to change the chain? Post by: Rathbone on October 04, 2011, 08:05:22 PM I don't think this had many hours on it when i bought it but I'm making up for that.
Title: Re: How do I know when it's time to change the chain? Post by: zman03 on October 04, 2011, 08:46:29 PM when in doubt switch it out!!! nothing like new parts!!! corrosion is always a sign of an old part. I have an 8500lb. tensile strength X-ring. you gotta lube it everytime before use and clean after and lube again :ThumbsUp.gif it should last you a pretty long time
Title: Re: How do I know when it's time to change the chain? Post by: duroc825 on October 04, 2011, 09:35:16 PM Another way is to grab the chain in your hand and shake it. If it sounds like a bag of marbles it means the rollers are worn out and it's time to replace it. The rubber is from the o-rings between the links and pins. Don't buy a cheap replacement, in my opinion there is no "good" cheap chain. As reasonably priced sprockets are ya'd be better off to change them too.
Title: Re: How do I know when it's time to change the chain? Post by: svtbolt04 on October 08, 2011, 04:43:07 PM chain and sprockets should always be changed together.
if you were to remove the chain and hold it straight out so that the links are now making a bridge type, the chain should be fairly straight and not making an arch towards the ground. the more it archs, the more likely it is worn out. |