08-31-2010, 07:13 PM | #46 |
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08-31-2010, 11:39 PM | #50 |
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Well, installed new chain tonight. Not quite sure about the rear axle setup, with the "non-concentric" setup to adjust the chain. I loosened the clamps off, but how the hell am I supposed to rotate this thing to loosen/tighten the chain? I finally had to use a ratchet strap to compress the rear spring/rear end, to give me enough slack to get the link in the chain. Unless I am missing something obvious, it seems like a dumbass setup.
It started right up tonight, no choke, and about 1 second on the starter button. Very sweet... EDITED TO ADD: Also pulled off the busted plastic "swingarm guard". Someone on here said "you need that guard to protect the chain and rear brake rotor". Like this thin, brittle, cheezy piece of plastic is gonna protect anything. Wish I knew what quad they copied, then I might have a chance of finding a good guard. Doubt I can fabricate something, as it looks like it needs some compound curves, for the rear sprocket and brake rotor. |
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09-01-2010, 01:52 AM | #51 |
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I believe that rear axle is a decent elliptical Honda design. There should be a hole in the sprocket that allows you to insert an allen wrench to rotate the axle. If you have an early model, you might have to drill the hole yourself.
I said that you're gonna need a guard under your axle to protect the rotor and chain, but I don't mean plastic. Maybe Honda has an option, or maybe there's an aftermarket unit to fit that style of Honda.
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http://www.roketapartsonline.com/cg2...e-p-11500.html "hole in the sprocket" - turning the sprocket would rotate the entire axle, not the big elliptical aluminum piece that is in the clamp. I looked on that for a hole, thought that would be the only thing that made sense, a hole in that to jam a screwdriver or something to rotate it, but if there is I didn't find it. I've measured, looked, taken pictures, pondered... and decided to make my own swingarm guard out of diamondplate aluminum. I already have a piece of it, enough even to do a skid plate under the engine as well. It's light, durable, easy to work with, and cheap. I'll post some pics when I'm done. Might even make some guards for the front lower a-arms. |
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09-03-2010, 12:42 PM | #53 |
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I don't think I'm explaining myself well.
There should be two clamps at the rear of the swingarm that hold the axle (please show us a pic if you can). You would first loosen the clamps, and then insert an allen wrench (not a screwdriver) through the hole in the sprocket. The allen wrench would engage a hex shape on the axle that allows you to rotate the axle through the range. If the hole is not there, it was missed in manufacturing. You'll need to remove the sprocket and drill the hole.
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09-03-2010, 05:15 PM | #56 |
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Good job T, i was at work eariler when i replied and didn't have time to dig up that one.
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Correction:
I said allen wrench, but what I meant to say was allen bolt. Truth is, you could insert any kind of bolt, as long as it threads properly into the hole. Once you remove the sprocket for drilling, please tell us the bolt size that is required. Thanks!
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09-06-2010, 11:34 PM | #60 |
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Diamondplate aluminum skidplate. Cheap, and it seems to work:
Wanna do one under the engine, and the front lower a-arms. |
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