how are the axle bearings?? i had a polaris scrambler that had a bad bearing carrier and when the axle would shift it would cause the chain to slip
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how are the axle bearings?? i had a polaris scrambler that had a bad bearing carrier and when the axle would shift it would cause the chain to slip
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wha ive never had this problem before. I ride my 200s in extream conditions too. My chain comes loose i tighted it up good to go. Ive only changed the front sproket since the teeth were hardly there. Thay were so skinny LOL. the back sproket is still good and straight never replaced it yet. Ive even lost 2 bolts from the rear end- forgot to tighten them up when i first got it hahah and still chain didnt fall off.
Your chain must be worn right out or something. From mudding all day i could see it becoming loose but that loose? ,id fix that bolt and try it again. If it does not help check for rear end play- breaings.
Or replace chain and sprokets OR your front sproket clip is missing causing the sproket to wobble in the front?
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after reading ever ones reply, both of my 83 big reds are hardtail. there are four bolts holding the axle in place. two are stationary and the bottom two can slide in guides (not much longer then 2 in slide). i loosened the bolts and tightened the tension nut bringing the slack out of the chain to the correct slack. tightened up the rear and took her for a spin. five minutes of bouncing down the trail and running though some mud cause the chain to fall off. and wrap and jam around the main drive. no reason for this. maybe bad sprocket or bad main drive gear, or chain. axle moving is not the reason still in same position as before. still stumped on this problem.
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I have a 85 ALT hardtail that many moons ago I bent the back sprocket, yeah I know I stupid and took the rear skid off...What can I say I was a teenager and it was 25+ plus years ago. If I didn't tighten it tight enough it would dump the chain until I replaced it. just a thought. i'd replace everthing, peace of mind and no cracked cases. good luck
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Can you post a picture of your sprockets? That may help us out alot. Also some pics of the rear end might not hurt either.Originally Posted by BigRedPudlJumpr
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Whew!! You have loose axle bearings,,more than likely. Chain and sprockets need to be right,and ALL threads must be right. Then your chain will stay RIGHT where it belongs!
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pics should be up sunday evening.
as for the bearings, there good, no sloppyness or roughness. but im doin break housing and caliper fixing so the rear axle is coming off and goin through complete inspection.
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the tension bolt on the left side rear was bent along with the guide holding in position. reason for letting the chain slip off rear sprocket.
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