12-28-2011, 01:17 PM | #1 |
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Chain issues
My tao tao 250cc i have replaced the chain and im not sure how tight it should be cause when i go to do a doughnut it pops off some one else told me that i might have my adjustments off a little is there anyway to make sure i get the axle straight and how tight should the chain be.....
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12-28-2011, 05:21 PM | #2 |
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Well First...most chains will wear with the sprockets...so the sprockets need to be changed with the chain...because they will wear together and fit together...Secondly...there should be 2 adjusters on the rear carrier/axle..just loosen the carrier then adjust both adjusters the same.then tighten the axle carrier...should keep the axle straight. Third..this may be tough but the chain should have about a half inch play ..at full compression of the rear suspension. Hope this helps....
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12-28-2011, 05:54 PM | #3 |
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If it's only popping off when your side loading it (doing donuts) I would also have a look at your swingarm bushings. The chinese atvs are notorious for having cheap bushings that crap out prematurely, this causes the swingarm to move to the side a bit causing the chain to go out of alignment and jump off. My Beast does this :(
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12-28-2011, 08:04 PM | #4 | |
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This is a typical symptom of a common problem we've seen around here.
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12-28-2011, 09:31 PM | #5 |
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where can i get some good bushings and how do i check the old ones??
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12-28-2011, 09:33 PM | #6 | |
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12-29-2011, 10:09 AM | #7 | |
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Edit: I have no clue if the Tao Tao 250 utilizes the same size/style of swingarm but on the GIO 200cc Beast the replacement bushing is a Yamaha part, part # 307-22123-0 |
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