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Big Dawg
Retired MSGT USAF
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Post by msgusaf on Jul 20, 2012 22:16:48 GMT -5
How do I adjust the chain on the 2012 Cyclone 150cc?
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Post by rapidjim on Jul 21, 2012 10:07:05 GMT -5
When you are finished adjusting the chain, with the top of the chain tight, the bottom of the chain should have between 20mm to 30mm ( 3/4 to 1 inch ) up and down slack in it. We normally go 3/4 of an inch. Also make sure that the rear is square with the front.  Jim/Owner Rapid Repair |
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Post by jcamaro on Jul 21, 2012 11:55:20 GMT -5
How do you check for being square. Is there a easy way?
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Post by ibtrikin on Jul 21, 2012 22:17:23 GMT -5
I measure from the bolt on the swing arm(where it mounts to the frame) to the hub. Do this on both sides and make sure the measurement is the same. Then you know you're square.
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msgusaf
Big Dawg
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Post by msgusaf on Jul 22, 2012 15:03:18 GMT -5
Thanks, Wile As soon as it cools down, I'll get the rear cover off and get you a picture. Attachments:
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Post by OverReved on Jul 22, 2012 15:09:40 GMT -5
Thanks, Wile As soon as it cools down, I'll get the rear cover off and get you a picture. Roasting! Love that wood panel. |
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msgusaf
Big Dawg
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Post by msgusaf on Jul 27, 2012 15:02:24 GMT -5
Wile, Finally cooled down enough to get pictures for you. Looks simple enough. Only problem, is eyebolt adjusters are on the inner brackets only. I took a pic using a mirror on the ground, and I can see where eyebolts should be on the outer brackets. Maybe they ran out, or aren't using 4 anymore. Dave Attachments:
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Post by ibtrikin on Jul 27, 2012 15:49:11 GMT -5
You're gonna have to take the back plastics off dude.  |
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Post by ibtrikin on Jul 27, 2012 15:50:37 GMT -5
Sorry, Wile. Didn't see you post, lol.
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msgusaf
Big Dawg
Retired MSGT USAF
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Post by msgusaf on Jul 27, 2012 18:31:50 GMT -5
The real reason I used a mirror, is that I'm 72, and sometimes it's pretty hard to get back up once I get down. When my wife is at work, I don't have anyone to pull me up. LOL
Thanks to all you folks for your help.
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Post by jcamaro on Jul 28, 2012 12:11:25 GMT -5
My friend has a 2012 Cyclone also and he has two adjusting bolts like you. So don't worry they didn't run out of bolts.
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msgusaf
Big Dawg
Retired MSGT USAF
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Post by msgusaf on Jul 28, 2012 21:17:37 GMT -5
;D Adjusted my chain this afternoon. Thanks to all you guys out there.
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Post by rapidjim on Jul 29, 2012 9:59:01 GMT -5
Glad you got it
Jim
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Post by bdjohns4 on Aug 21, 2012 23:40:16 GMT -5
Could someone help walk me through tightening the chain? I just put a new one on and it still seems loose, although it is within 20-30 mm.... I took it for a test drive and when I give it some throttle I'm getting a grungy noise, almost feels like its skipping the chain ... But it is a similar noise to what it sounded like right before my other chain broke off. I see the 4 eye bolts (2010 model)... Is it the inner two that adjust the chain tension? Which direction? Mine might be slightly stripped :-(
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