Spring Loaded Chain Tensioner ideas anyone???

sideroadrod · 03-04-2021, 01:48 PM

Hi Folks
I have a 2007 200cc Zongshen powered ATV with the CG200 engine in it. Looks similar to a GIO beast 200. I picked this thing up in boxes and assembled it and have relatively no extra parts left over LOL and it does run and drive decent. I have searched around the net as to what type of drive chain tensioner this quad could have, as it is very obvious that it needs one.
I do have what looks like a small stubby shaft protruding on the inside of the swing arm on the chain side, that would appear to be a place where one could have been. It seems that some versions of this style of quad have possibly not come with any at all, or others that seem to be placed on the back of the frame close to where the swingarm mounts.
I have seen pictures of other large black painted tensioners that look like they would work. Is there someone here with one of these bad boys on there rig who could give me advice or even a pic of their set up so that I can fab one up if needed.
Thanks
Rod

FLASHLIGHTBOY · 03-23-2021, 09:31 PM

on most atvs.. I tell people to leave them off when thye wear out... and start to adjust your chain more ofter.. it is mostly useful to keep the loose chain from flapping.. but people think it keeps it tight.. so they do not tighten it up .. as maintenace... you can buy alot of them around and on sites... do what you want to do... just another part...

david3921 · 03-23-2021, 11:25 PM

This one from VMC is like the one on my Rhino.

https://www.vmcchineseparts.com/prod...36-110cc-300cc

franque · 03-24-2021, 07:30 AM

I've heard of people using a skateboard wheel or a piece of delrin with bearings in it to place directly on that arm for a tensioner.

Mudflap · 03-24-2021, 08:02 AM

I removed the tensioner fromy Rhino and ATA250D. Very annoying noise and not necessary. I did attach a piece of rubber serpentine belt to the swing arm just like the rubber cushion on almost all motorcycles. Much better and quieter.

03-04-2021, 01:48 PM	#1
sideroadrod Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 2	Spring Loaded Chain Tensioner ideas anyone??? Hi Folks I have a 2007 200cc Zongshen powered ATV with the CG200 engine in it. Looks similar to a GIO beast 200. I picked this thing up in boxes and assembled it and have relatively no extra parts left over LOL and it does run and drive decent. I have searched around the net as to what type of drive chain tensioner this quad could have, as it is very obvious that it needs one. I do have what looks like a small stubby shaft protruding on the inside of the swing arm on the chain side, that would appear to be a place where one could have been. It seems that some versions of this style of quad have possibly not come with any at all, or others that seem to be placed on the back of the frame close to where the swingarm mounts. I have seen pictures of other large black painted tensioners that look like they would work. Is there someone here with one of these bad boys on there rig who could give me advice or even a pic of their set up so that I can fab one up if needed. Thanks Rod
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03-23-2021, 09:31 PM	#2
FLASHLIGHTBOY Join Date: May 2009 Location: SASKATOON Posts: 1,161	spring tensioner on most atvs.. I tell people to leave them off when thye wear out... and start to adjust your chain more ofter.. it is mostly useful to keep the loose chain from flapping.. but people think it keeps it tight.. so they do not tighten it up .. as maintenace... you can buy alot of them around and on sites... do what you want to do... just another part... __________________ DEALER FOR ZSTAR & GIO PRODUCTS, TAOTAO ABIBABA ATV ETC
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03-23-2021, 11:25 PM	#3
david3921 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,040	This one from VMC is like the one on my Rhino. https://www.vmcchineseparts.com/prod...36-110cc-300cc __________________ 2012 Kawasaki Versys 1984 Honda Magna V65 2016 Rhino 250 2016 Tao Tao 125D
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03-24-2021, 07:30 AM	#4
franque Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Marseille, France -> Conakry, Guinea Posts: 1,481	I've heard of people using a skateboard wheel or a piece of delrin with bearings in it to place directly on that arm for a tensioner.
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03-24-2021, 08:02 AM	#5
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,907	I removed the tensioner fromy Rhino and ATA250D. Very annoying noise and not necessary. I did attach a piece of rubber serpentine belt to the swing arm just like the rubber cushion on almost all motorcycles. Much better and quieter.
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