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Posted by: BigJon
My sons falcon 110 has been making a horrible clacking noise lately and I think it's the chain. I loosened the bolts and tightened the large bolt that tightens the chain but it didnt stop the noise. I can see the chain bouncing around alot. I have added paddle tires and am not sure if it is contributing to the slap or not. I was wondering if anyone elses is having the same noise and if a chain roller somewhere could help
Posted by: BigJon
My son wieghs only like 50 lbs or so.
I was thinking the paddles were responsible from the pulsing.
I looked over the chain path and there not really a chain roller or gaurd to keep it from slapping or rubbing on the swingarm.
I might have to fashion something.
Posted by: BigJon
Wow this was a while back!
I finally figured out how to tighten the chain but now its alittle hazy.
I know there were like 2 different screws that affected the tightening of the chain.
I just played around until the chain was tighter.
It still makes a slapping noise but I think its from the paddles he now has.
I like the idea if the pvc swing arm protector.
We are going to Pismo in a few weeks. I'll fashion something then.
Posted by: mywifesquad
Hi BigJon, Id assume the paddle tires have increased the force on the chain and its stretched a bit. I also would think that the pulses of the paddle tires would cause some extra noise out of the chain too. All the chinese quads that I have looked at run the chain close to the swingarm with no rubbing blocks to both deaden the noise and keep the chain from wearing into the swingarm too. I would make sure the chain isnt to loose or tight. As long as it isnt tossing the chain you should be alright.
Posted by: SEADAWG
How much does the kid weigh? Have you look at the shock or how much the rear dips? I had the same problem with mine. Also, look at the bolts, my stripped out and didn't hold well. Put a lock washer on the bolts. Is the chain guard bent? I hit a stump and bent mine up a few times? Keep me posted. SEADAWG
Posted by: hoytultratec
do a search on smb05, look at his pics he use to have a pic of a pvc mod on the frame to help against this wrecking the swing arm,later hoyt
Posted by: CANADIANBEERKILLER
Did you end up modifying to eliminate the chain slap? My kids' Kazuma's are doing the same thing and I would like to add something to stop this. Thanks for your help!
Rob
Posted by: Insaneindmembrane
Take a peice of 3/4 or 1 inch pvc pipe about 3 or 4 inches long and split it,taking out a nice 1/2 inch gap or so.Then you can trim it up and slip it over the swing arm.Use cable ties or heater hose clamps to hold it on the ends.Mission accomplished...
