Chain And Sprocket

mike29 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-25-2005, 09:51 PM

Hey all,
I have a scrambler 500 4x4. I need some help with I have to keep on adjusting my chain ( in the first hour of riding) and i have come to the fact that i need a new chain and front sprocket. I looking at my fron spocket and the teeth are flat and just about gone. My queastion is how hard is it to change the sprockets and put on a new chain? Do i need special tools for this? Would you think i am better to have my dealer do it for me? thanks for the help

David · #2 (**permalink**) 09-26-2005, 12:04 AM

Mike, I just did that! The front sprocket is not a big deal. You will need to get snap ring pliers and have some patients, but it is just a matter of taking the ring off, taking the old sprocket off, putting the new one on and replacing the ring. Very easy! Do not bring it to the dealer for that!

motorhead · #3 (**permalink**) 09-26-2005, 01:19 AM

Daves right on the money :smiliethumbup: and just make sure to tighten up the bolts real good because if you jump the scrammy the axle eccentric tends to move loosening the chain,and a loose chain on a scrambler is not a good thing

mike29 · #4 (**permalink**) 09-26-2005, 02:24 AM

nope it does not sounds to bad Dave what kind of spocket did you get ( I am confuse i not sure if its the 13t one or 14t one i need) and if i can ask you were u got it. Do you know how hard its to put on a new chain? I was also think about getting a new cahin and also replacing the back sprocket too.

David · #5 (**permalink**) 09-26-2005, 08:56 PM

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Originally posted by mike29@Sep 25 2005, 10:24 PM
nope it does not sounds to bad Dave what kind of spocket did you get ( I am confuse i not sure if its the 13t one or 14t one i need) and if i can ask you were u got it.* Do you know how hard its to put on a new chain? I was also think about getting a new cahin and also replacing the back sprocket too.
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Mike, I got the 13 tooth and bought it right at Walt's (Polaris dealer). You should not need to replace the back sprocket unless it is worn down. I am on my 3rd front sprocket and have not changed the rear yet. No need to! Oh and second chain for me

Not sure how many links the chain is, but maybe motorhead knows

rpyfz450 · #6 (**permalink**) 09-27-2005, 04:20 PM

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That's really strange to hear you say that. I've always replaced chains and sprockets at the same time because the chain stretching is what seems to wear the sprockets out. Maybe chain stretch is less of a factor with 4wd and/or automatic transmissions?

David · #7 (**permalink**) 09-27-2005, 08:44 PM

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That's really strange to hear you say that. I've always replaced chains and sprockets at the same time because the chain stretching is what seems to wear the sprockets out. Maybe chain stretch is less of a factor with 4wd and/or automatic transmissions?
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Well, chances are that I am wrong about this but like I said, I went through 3 front sprockets, 2 chains and have not changed the rear