You have a knack for making these maintenance videos, and it's great to see a young lady with these skills. I'm an old timer (soon to be 65) that started riding off road at eight years old. A few comments, and these are NOT meant to criticize you in any way. First on your wrenches. The ones you were using are not "crescent" wrenches, but combination wrenches. Combination because they have two types of ends. One is an open end, and the other a box end. Box ends are better when you have really tight nuts or bolts to loosen, as the box end type doesn't tend to spread as really apply muscle. The open end type will flex more when you try to apply muscle, and it may even spread far enough to slip off causing cut or even broken knuckles. One other point I didn't hear mentioned in your video. Every motorcycle I've worked on when adjusting, or replacing chains, the swing arm will have marks on it, which are supposed to be used as guides so you get both sides adjusted equally. There will be marks on the swing arm, and then marks on the adjusting mechanism. You can count the marks to see if both sides are adjusted equally. However, it's not uncommon to have the marks be off when they made the components. So, some people will take a tape measure and measure from the center of the swing arm bolt and nut, to the center of the axle bolt and nut. Most of the time, I have just gone with the marks. Your system of just tightening the adjuster bolts equally is a pretty good system too. Love your videos!! Looks like you haven't made any in over a year. Will you do some more? With your mechanical aptitude, I bet you could tackle fixing a flat, or replacing the tires, and even checking and adjusting valves. I'm even thinking about buying one of these Taotao's for myself.
I'd like to add that most likely these are metric nuts and bolts but you're using standard wrenches. That axel is most likely a 19mm lock nut with a 17mm axel bolt.
I've watched like every video on how to tighten the chain on my rocket street bike and this was the only one that had the same swing arm as my street bike. you explained it well and it was a great video. I don't know how old you are but you seem like you're a young chick (don't be mad at me if I'm wrong please) and you made a better video than most of these guys. keep up that great work!
Thankyou nice clear and simple easy to follow instructions. I don't know what you look like but a good video not someone in skimpy clothes just trying to get more views, I've tightened my chain and I'm happy thankyou
Nice video, it will help me with my daughters’ Apollo 125. I do see that the chain lubricant should go on the inside of the chain so that centrifugal force would push it through the chain and not off.
You didn't take in consideration your swing arm sag, That chain will be tighter when you take the bike off the stand and sit on it! Your chain is more loose when it's up on a stand because the angle of the swing arm.
Na man I don’t think it tightens as the wheel doesn’t move further away when you sit on the bike just changed the angle of the swing arm the sprockets are the Same distance tho it shouldn’t matter if there is a difference in how tight the chain is it’s mm
Awesome video's. Please keep them coming. I am just about to go in my garage to do my chain tigtening on my super stomp pitbike. Look forward to seeing more of your video's. Cheers.
Great job, you used "end" wrenches not "crescent" wrenches. Crescent is a brand name of an adjustable wrench. This is not a criticism only a small technical tip. Keep up the good work, a pleasure to watch your videos.
Mad how some kids are thick as shit and pampered and some kids are down to earth and just normal .. this kid explained this Better than most adults on TH-cam
What happens if you tighten each side unequally? I was distracted so i forgot how many turns i did on each side. One side is probably 3 -4 times more tightened than the other side. Any idea?
I built mine today and the chain was super tight, almost no play at all. I did the 25 minute break in around the block and it's still super tight. Should I loosen it at all?
you do want the swing arm level to set the chain. that will be its tight spot. if u dont have enough slack/slop in the chain as is the chain will be way to tight when the bike has weight and or the suspension travels, cause damage. chain should have huge slop with no weight on it ,
Can u do a video on the chain roller im tryin to see what i need to buy i got a used tao tao without a roller trying to put it back together like factory
Note: Always spray from the interior side of the chain to avoid beeing splashed everywhere, also use the user manual to see what is the correct tighness...I looks too tight in the video can cause sprocket damage. tighness can be measured in the chain movement.
Excellent demonstration but I use Clamps n pliers 😂 you are very smart though and I really like the way you explain everything I just don't have the tools right now I left them all New York and I'm in the south
Sometimes your chain needs to be oiled and you need to sit on your bike if it's a new chain and let it stretch out and you just leave the inch to inch and a half of play at most you got to stretch it out when you first buy it to its actual size
shouldnt u clean ur chain - then lubricate? good vid tho i was wondering on a pit bike with the self tensioner for my mates ive been helping her with looks like i guessed about right the play is about the same - cool vid :)
Bike looks brand new those chains stretch,,i put a o ring the best no oil grease inside the chain little rubber inside the chain,x chain has the rubber inside to but o ring is supposed to b better
Geektechking i have this bike for my son and i ride it like crazy. great bike. only people that complain are those who know nothing about basic mechanics. im 6' 2 and 240. this bike hauls me around with no problem. and these are almost identical to the ssr
Geektechking if your willing to pay for quality than you cant beat a name brand bike honda kawasaki yamaha. but if your a casual rider who just wants to have fun and go crazy then these bikes are perfect and if something does break its supercheap and easy to fix.
Well if you try to jump this bike, it will suck suspension is horrible compare to ssr, I ride my tao tao in the neighborhood, but would never take it to the track
i have an apollo and the chain keeps popping off when i try to go up the slightest hill. Wtf is that I'm sick of it doing that, it's starting to eat through pieces of the axle and nuts everytime it pops off the wheel spins rapidly and starts eating thru stuff smh 😓
See the problem with mine is that the gap to get my wrench In there is friggin small I can't even move the nut ... I'm looking for a tool that will fit as we speak lol
Marty284 dude did you ever get it fixed? I know exactly what youre talking about. It'll roll no problem but as soon as you give it throttle it rips right off
@@GametimeSlime check your belt tension & make sure your swing arm & rear axle adjustments are aligned. If your rear sprocket is off alignment, chain will pop off constantly. Watch her video & see how she tightens & aligns. GL
Belt tension 😂🤣😂🤣 & she really shows you how to aligne the wheel with do the same each side 😂🤣 obviously his wheel is off so it he turns it 23 times each side it's still going to be off what a unless knob you are 🙄
Michael Kuzma dutton i have an apollo and the chain keeps popping off when i try to go up the slightest hill. Wtf is that I'm sick of it doing that, it's starting to eat through pieces of the axle and nuts everytime it pops off the wheel spins rapidly and starts eating thru stuff smh 😓
this kid demonstrates it better than some adults. Nice job boy!
david94499 she is an adult she's like 22 or 23 😂😂😂
And a girl
😂🤣😂🤣😂
@@Mr-Extraterrestrial no
@@Mr-Extraterrestrial she aint 22 or is she bc I thought she is just a 14 yr girl, but is she actually 22 or around there?
7 years later and he is still teaching grown adults! I’m 27 just got my first dirt bike thank you for making these videos!!!
Best instructional video I’ve seen in a long time! Doin things right just like chris fix
i love how this kid sounds like he in middle school but could take this bike apart and easily show us how to put it together !! great job man !!
It's a girl not a boy
You have a knack for making these maintenance videos, and it's great to see a young lady with these skills. I'm an old timer (soon to be 65) that started riding off road at eight years old. A few comments, and these are NOT meant to criticize you in any way. First on your wrenches. The ones you were using are not "crescent" wrenches, but combination wrenches. Combination because they have two types of ends. One is an open end, and the other a box end. Box ends are better when you have really tight nuts or bolts to loosen, as the box end type doesn't tend to spread as really apply muscle. The open end type will flex more when you try to apply muscle, and it may even spread far enough to slip off causing cut or even broken knuckles.
One other point I didn't hear mentioned in your video. Every motorcycle I've worked on when adjusting, or replacing chains, the swing arm will have marks on it, which are supposed to be used as guides so you get both sides adjusted equally. There will be marks on the swing arm, and then marks on the adjusting mechanism. You can count the marks to see if both sides are adjusted equally. However, it's not uncommon to have the marks be off when they made the components. So, some people will take a tape measure and measure from the center of the swing arm bolt and nut, to the center of the axle bolt and nut. Most of the time, I have just gone with the marks. Your system of just tightening the adjuster bolts equally is a pretty good system too.
Love your videos!! Looks like you haven't made any in over a year. Will you do some more? With your mechanical aptitude, I bet you could tackle fixing a flat, or replacing the tires, and even checking and adjusting valves. I'm even thinking about buying one of these Taotao's for myself.
I'd like to add that most likely these are metric nuts and bolts but you're using standard wrenches. That axel is most likely a 19mm lock nut with a 17mm axel bolt.
dpdiver1 I know I’m late...metric for this adjustment is essential! Foreign products require metric tools
THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!!!! I have the db-14 and I am having trouble tightening the chain
Keep up the good work man, you’re better than most adults. Don’t change buddy! 😁
I've watched like every video on how to tighten the chain on my rocket street bike and this was the only one that had the same swing arm as my street bike. you explained it well and it was a great video.
I don't know how old you are but you seem like you're a young chick (don't be mad at me if I'm wrong please) and you made a better video than most of these guys. keep up that great work!
This girl really enjoys her pit bike. I just got one they are alot of fun.
Thanks for the lesson , now I'm going to forward your video to my 10yr-old son
You will be an inspiration for him to do it himself,
Thankyou nice clear and simple easy to follow instructions. I don't know what you look like but a good video not someone in skimpy clothes just trying to get more views, I've tightened my chain and I'm happy thankyou
Very much appreciated and impressed with your knowledge. Thank you lil man. Keep up the good work.
Hey thanks for the help. This video is super useful. Thanks for uploading this buddy! 👍
Nice video, it will help me with my daughters’ Apollo 125. I do see that the chain lubricant should go on the inside of the chain so that centrifugal force would push it through the chain and not off.
Best video on this by far that I have come across
Thanks bruh I really needed this!
this was actually a good instructional video better than most good job and thanks
keep up the good work
You didn't take in consideration your swing arm sag, That chain will be tighter when you take the bike off the stand and sit on it! Your chain is more loose when it's up on a stand because the angle of the swing arm.
Ik that's right
Yes but not as much as you think
Na man I don’t think it tightens as the wheel doesn’t move further away when you sit on the bike just changed the angle of the swing arm the sprockets are the Same distance tho it shouldn’t matter if there is a difference in how tight the chain is it’s mm
@@motomc6962 yes it does
It’s called SAG. Based on the weight of the rider
Great video kid! It's called an open ended wrench/box wrench. Crescent wrench is adjustable.
Awesome video's. Please keep them coming. I am just about to go in my garage to do my chain tigtening on my super stomp pitbike. Look forward to seeing more of your video's. Cheers.
NICE explanation, so clear and easy to follow
wow thank you so much for posting these videos, these are so nice. i am new to the sport, your videos have taught me everything! much appreciated
You are a professional and very smart please keep up the wonderful important work you do! 😺
thanks so much man i have the exact dirt bike and this helps me so much when i forget to tighten a chain. Hecka nice job on the video btw 👍
Another great video!
Love the way you keep it simple.
Use gear box oil to oil your chain as Chain lube causes the dirt stick to your chain more.
Thanks this really helped me since i’m a beginner
Great job, you used "end" wrenches not "crescent" wrenches. Crescent is a brand name of an adjustable wrench. This is not a criticism only a small technical tip.
Keep up the good work, a pleasure to watch your videos.
Thanks your video helped me alot actually I havent had a pit bike in years and my chain was sagging. Would of ruined the sprockets. Ty.
Mad how some kids are thick as shit and pampered and some kids are down to earth and just normal .. this kid explained this Better than most adults on TH-cam
What happens if you tighten each side unequally? I was distracted so i forgot how many turns i did on each side. One side is probably 3 -4 times more tightened than the other side. Any idea?
I built mine today and the chain was super tight, almost no play at all. I did the 25 minute break in around the block and it's still super tight. Should I loosen it at all?
It's exactly what I thought but thank you for this video because I can follow it as I do it to make sure I do it right
Very helpful thank you I know nothing about bikes and my son was just given one lol 😂
What brand is your chain guard and where can I find one like yours ?
you do want the swing arm level to set the chain. that will be its tight spot. if u dont have enough slack/slop in the chain as is the chain will be way to tight when the bike has weight and or the suspension travels, cause damage. chain should have huge slop with no weight on it ,
great video and good camera angles. keep up the good work.
Can u do a video on the chain roller im tryin to see what i need to buy i got a used tao tao without a roller trying to put it back together like factory
Note: Always spray from the interior side of the chain to avoid beeing splashed everywhere, also use the user manual to see what is the correct tighness...I looks too tight in the video can cause sprocket damage. tighness can be measured in the chain movement.
You the MVP 🙏🏼💯
thank you a rush but can you make another video of how to tighten your rear wheel
Tighten your... rear wheel
What does that even mean 😂😂😂
I have the same bike do you know where I can get a new chain? 1 of my links broke can I just did it and throw it on?
Do you clean your chain?
Excellent demonstration but I use Clamps n pliers 😂 you are very smart though and I really like the way you explain everything I just don't have the tools right now I left them all New York and I'm in the south
I followed your vid step by step and it really helped thx
Do your chain hang low?
Do it wobble to da flow?
Do it shine in the light?
Is it platinum, is it gold?
Could you throw it over ya shoulder?
great thank you
Sometimes your chain needs to be oiled and you need to sit on your bike if it's a new chain and let it stretch out and you just leave the inch to inch and a half of play at most you got to stretch it out when you first buy it to its actual size
shouldnt u clean ur chain - then lubricate? good vid tho i was wondering on a pit bike with the self tensioner for my mates ive been helping her with looks like i guessed about right the play is about the same - cool vid :)
So we just here in 2021 nice vid by the way
Do you know how many prongs the plug for the CDI has? Bout to buy one and wanna buy some aftermarket parts
Huge help bro thanks
Bike looks brand new those chains stretch,,i put a o ring the best no oil grease inside the chain little rubber inside the chain,x chain has the rubber inside to but o ring is supposed to b better
Thank you for the awesome video
Hi can you tell me what size tool do I need
your so precise with everything damn
awsome boy shoutout from newzealand
hats off to you kid
Awesome this helped me soo much thank you!!!
Really great video🤙
Keep up all the good work thank you
Great video 👍🏼👍🏼
I’ve tried the same as this video and now have to put it in the garage because it’s messed it up
Cheers helped a lot 🍁
neat video. Well done
I'm going to subscribe
Thanks so much! Legend!
you sound like that one kid from f is for family i dig it lol
Helped thanks
are u gonna get another dirt bike
How many links on the chain ?
My chain keeps popping out any tips?
how long are u i ame 1.6 meters long and i have a 200 cc
this was the most adorable tutorial i have seen
Great job thanks
I have a question what the think called that goes in between the nuts? I need a new one so I need to know what it’s called
Not quite sure what you're asking but you're either taking about the axle spaces on the axle or the chain adjustment slider blocks on the swingarm
Mines has a bolt next to the lock nut on the chsin adjuster im confused
good job kid
What will I do if my chain adjusters have 4 nuts instead of 2
thanks for the reply on Instagram a rush. can't wait for your vid on Thursday 😀😍
Thank 👍 😊
have u replace your ur tire since u have the pit bike
no i haven't
would you think the ssr 125 is better than the toa toa? I am torn between the two.
Geektechking yes the ssr is better I have had both and tao tao was absolutely trash compared to ssr, spend the extra money on a ssr!
Insanity thank you I am willing to pay the extra for quality but I don't want to if there is no point.
Geektechking i have this bike for my son and i ride it like crazy. great bike. only people that complain are those who know nothing about basic mechanics. im 6' 2 and 240. this bike hauls me around with no problem. and these are almost identical to the ssr
Geektechking if your willing to pay for quality than you cant beat a name brand bike honda kawasaki yamaha. but if your a casual rider who just wants to have fun and go crazy then these bikes are perfect and if something does break its supercheap and easy to fix.
Well if you try to jump this bike, it will suck suspension is horrible compare to ssr, I ride my tao tao in the neighborhood, but would never take it to the track
Keep it up boss✌💪💪💪👏👏🖒🖒
i have an apollo and the chain keeps popping off when i try to go up the slightest hill. Wtf is that I'm sick of it doing that, it's starting to eat through pieces of the axle and nuts everytime it pops off the wheel spins rapidly and starts eating thru stuff smh 😓
Now it just pops off any time i give it throttle
@@GametimeSlime get a real chain for it.
I have some questions?
good jobb litleboy
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
nickbaker666 he took a fat L right there🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Do you have instagram?
I think I broke one of my chain adjusters:(
See the problem with mine is that the gap to get my wrench In there is friggin small I can't even move the nut ... I'm looking for a tool that will fit as we speak lol
Adjust spring shock rear
50cc xpro chain keep coming off
Tilly from big city greens
My pit bike back wheel is slanted and my chain keep coming off
Marty284 dude did you ever get it fixed? I know exactly what youre talking about. It'll roll no problem but as soon as you give it throttle it rips right off
@@GametimeSlime check your belt tension & make sure your swing arm & rear axle adjustments are aligned. If your rear sprocket is off alignment, chain will pop off constantly. Watch her video & see how she tightens & aligns. GL
Belt tension 😂🤣😂🤣 & she really shows you how to aligne the wheel with do the same each side 😂🤣 obviously his wheel is off so it he turns it 23 times each side it's still going to be off what a unless knob you are 🙄
When I rotate my wheel the chain tightens then loosens up. It just repeats that. What did i do lol
Brantley Combs That probably means your rear sprocket is warped
Brantley Combs nothing. Chinese chain with highs and lows, my apollo does the same thing to me.
Michael Kuzma dutton i have an apollo and the chain keeps popping off when i try to go up the slightest hill. Wtf is that I'm sick of it doing that, it's starting to eat through pieces of the axle and nuts everytime it pops off the wheel spins rapidly and starts eating thru stuff smh 😓
Sandy?
Lol there’s a problem I Tighten the chain to stiff and it snapped
Mine comes loose after every ride anybody know what is up
Take a link or two out of the chain
Not crescent wrench they are open end wrenches
Combination wrenches you mean
shes 22?