Why does my quad chain keep coming off?
Re: chain keeps coming off Check for a play in your swing arm pivot bearings (where the swing arm bolts to the frame). If the bearings are worn out and it makes a big play and that the chain is loose, your chain will come off. You can also put a banshee chain slider on your swing arm to help prevent this.
How much slack should ATV chain have?
Pretty much that, you just take a chance of breaking your chain. It needs about a 1/2″ of play with the rider seated on the bike. That should allow the chain enough slack to not break.
Why does my bike chain skip over cogs?
Bicycle chains can skip over cogs for many reasons. It’s important to differentiate and find out how exactly the chain is skipping. This will save you a tremendous amount of time in finding a solution. Unfortunately, bike chain skipping brings too many possible problems and solutions with it and just trying random solutions won’t lead you anywhere.
What should I do if my chain comes off my chainset?
If your chain frequently comes off the outside of your chainset, it could be that your front derailleur H screw needs adjusting. Put the chain on the big chainring (up front) and the smallest sprocket (at the back). The outside plate of the front derailleur cage shouldn’t quite touch the chain.
Is it dangerous to unship your bike chain?
Unshipping your chain can be annoying at best, sometimes dangerous, especially if it happens when you’re in traffic, so you need to minimise the chances of it happening by setting up your bike right. If your chain has started to come off frequently when it didn’t in the past, something in your bike setup has changed.
What happens if a chain gets loose on a motorcycle?
A loose chain also has the potential of breaking and either slapping the back of the rider’s leg or projecting backwards and damaging the vehicles behind. Or it’s possible for it to jam up in one of the sprockets and cause the motorcycle to abruptly stop.