Advice needed please

[Mr_RPM]

i might have the wrong idea here, but to me a tensioner is like a spring loaded sprocket or roller that pushes down on the chain to keep the chain tight on the 2 drive sprockets. And i know mine does not have one. But if you guys are talking about something else than never mind lol
If your just talking about the machine's ability to have to chain tightened by having an adjustment on the rear axle then thats what i meant by tightening the chain.

[Xpress]

Here's a pic of the chain tensioner on my 1980 110. It is not spring loaded, it's adjustable by the lever on the opposite side that runs through the chassis.




(the spring behind the tensioner lever is for the foot brake)

Took them with my SLR, so as to prevent any unclear confusion

[0GravityMX]

yep that is what it uses untill 1984 then switches to the rear axle adjuster

[0GravityMX]

alright seriously here this will settle it forever
http://www.xtremeusa.com/fiche_secti...1984&fveh=2783
and http://www.3wheelerworld.com/attachm...8&d=1263508044
that pic is of a 200s but the 100 is the same!

[Mr_RPM]

yep that is what it uses untill 1984 then switches to the rear axle adjuster

thankyou!!!!

[0GravityMX]

no problem

[Mr_RPM]

so, to the original Thread starter. If your sprockets look to be in good shape try tightening your chain with the axle adjustment (get a manual for instruction) and if you can't seem to get it tight with that then your chain is probably stretched and needs to be replaced. In my experience, by the time the chain is bad the sprockets will be bad too.
Getting the front sprocket off is also quite the project, you will have to take the side cover off and the sub tranny. so also see a manual for instruction. If you need a manual send me a PM

[Brankin]

Hi I give I a try today with no joy . I took the 4 bolts and tried the tensioner if it's what I think it was and nothing moved my chain is pretty lose should I maybe take a couple of links out of anyone has a photo please email me to skryaskov@yahoo.co.uk it's really doing my head in now ad I want it right I even tried to take the sprocket off . Thankyou regards Daniel

[Brankin]

Right I have a better idea now thanks everyone . If I fail tomorow . Will the tensioner in the pictures be able to go on the 1985 model ?

[0GravityMX]

negative....yon the 85 you adjust with the rear axle...thats the only correct way

[Brankin]

I finally did it thankyou everyone for your help .I'm ever so grateful