How to Adjust and Clean an ATV Chain | Honda TRX | Partzilla.com
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- Learn how to tighten a loose ATV chain, how to tell if your chain is too loose, how to evaluate the life of your chain and sprockets, and how to clean and lube your chain. Buy a new chain and sprocket set on Partzilla.com: www.partzilla.com/catalog/hon...
You really should check to see how loose or tight your chain is every time you want to take your machine out. If the chain is too loose it will flops back and forth and result in a bad connection between your throttle and rear wheels. If your chain is too tight, when the suspension is moving it can put stress on the chain and break it.
It’s also important to check the health of your chain and sprockets together. Put a new chain on a worn out front or rear sprockets and you’ll wear your new chain down twice as fast.
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In the video we’re working with a 2007 Honda TRX400 EX, but you may have similar steps for your Honda ATV. If you’re not sure whether these steps apply to your machine, leave a comment and we’ll get back to you.
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John, you were the only one on TH-cam that has explained thoroughly how to do this so thank you so much I have a 2005 Honda 400 TRXEX and oh my God it really needs the chain cleaned and lube anyway thanks bud
Very helpful video thanks. Did want to point out that it's an eccentric hub though, not concentric.
Partzilla you are the best, thank you so much
me encanta tu canal,eres un profesional del mas alto nivel...ojala tuviera un mecanico como tu al lado de mi casa.
tengo una "vieja" honda xr 400 del 99 y he visto todos los video del honda TRX,que basicamente es el mismo motor.
enhorabuena por tu trabajo y tu canal,saludos desde el sur de españa
Thank you so much for your helpful videos!
Thank you so much! I'm new to quads but i got a trx and your videos have been so helpful to getting a good understanding of how to do almost anything on it.
Thanks for the support Francisco! We appreciate you commenting. You keep watching them, and we'll keep putting them out there.
Partzilla Was welded because it oscillates on the axes, That's how I bought it.I managed to remove it even if it was welded..tnx
thank you so very much for all your good advice and help, you are the best!
Great video. Thank you.
Great vid, thanks
Thanks for the info!!
Thanks for your video i enjoyed it
You should consider doing a video on the rear axle bearings. That would be great.
We will throw it on the suggestion list!
Sleeping 2j I agree!!
Thank you very much!!!
Thanks brother be well!!!!
Thank you so much
would it work for the stock sprockets to use a heavier duty chain or would you recommend heavier duty sprockets for the heavier duty chain
U the man thank u 🙏🏼
Great videos
I have a Honda trx 450 and I adjusted my chain and realized my back brake caliber moves front to back a good amount. I just don’t know if adjusting the chain could’ve messed something up
Hello I would like to know where the cable that connects to the coi of one of these motorcycles comes from, please if you can help me.
Before putting on the new chain..where should the chain tensioner be at? On the most loosen end? Then after u put the chain on u will tighten.
If its thats loose it can also slip iff the sprocket happens on my trx 90 all the time because my chain tensioner broke off because the frame is cracked right near the top bolt
Thanks :)
My carrier tightener thing is stuck and wont spin to tighten or loosen my chain anyone know what to do?
Do you have a video on changing carrier bearings?
Not yet. It's on the list.
If I'm gonna replace my back sprocket and chain, do I need to replace the front sprocket to?
Do you sell the o rings that the pinch bolts go through in the rear of the swingarm?
I need help tightening my chain on my quad runner need help please
When i pull my hub to tight my chain nothing happen what should i do
I’m assuming you don’t have to tighten these books to spec? Just hang tight?
Heloo,
I have a question, I can change Sprocket Support Hub on my honda trx400ex 2004 ?
I need to get him out because my right hub from the wheel is welded and need to change berring.
thanks.
None of that should be welded. You should be able to remove the sprocket hub and the rotor hub mount without too much trouble to get to the bearings.
Are there axel alignment marks on 2003 Honda 400EX similar to the the 2003 Yamaha Raptor 660? If not, how do you insure the axel is straight?
With a concentric hub, you shouldn't have to worry about that, it moves both equally.
I need help with my studs 2 is stuck and I bought 12 mm studs little did i know it should be 10 mm and there is no way of returning them and im to scared to heat shrink it ...tips?
Going to have to get the right studs...that's the only tip I have for this one.
the bolts on swingarm to losen when ajusting chain how much do i tighten those in foot pounds on a 2008 honda trx 400ex
The actual swingarm bolt is about 85ftlbs. Clean it up with brake cleaner and use Loctite if it's coming loose.
My bolts are stripped and are in there tight and i cant break them loose
What do you do when trying to tighten the chain, the hub won't move towards you? And at the same token, won't move backwards to slack either?
djchrishart have same issue
On a 08 honda trx400ex i adjust my chain and tighet bolt and i use the quad and my chain will get very losse and i notice when i roll the quad as the wheels turn the chain get tighter and losser y and how can i fix it
Double check that all your pinch bolts are tight.
What did u use to brush it?
What should I do to make my eccentric hub move back and forth it seems too be in place pretty good, for that I can’t tighten my chain
Corbin Miller I need the exact same thing I have a after market swing arm but the hub won’t move and can’t tight chain
Can anyone help me wats the buttomcahin vover called
Same on an 07?
Do you sell those 4 Allen bolts that you loosen? Mine are stripped out and I cant find new ones online anywhere
#40 and #41 on the diagram.
www.partzilla.com/catalog/honda/atv/2007/trx400ex-a-trx400ex/swingarm
Thanks.
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Hello, I recently asked you guys about draining oil for removal of engine. I really need to tighten my chain but the Allen bolts are completely stripped and are basically just round holes.
The pinchbolts on the hub? If they are that stripped, you will have to extract them and replace them.
@@PartzillaParts how to extract them
What if I moved the hub and ot doesnt adjust more. The chain still loose do I have to replace the chain?
Most probably
Hello what happens if the chain won’t tighten at all I’ve twisted it all the way around and still won’t tighten what do I do
If you twist the hub all the way around and it's not tight enough, then you may have the wrong size chain.
My 2005 Honda400ex has been leaking fuel from the overflow tube, I unscrewed the carburator needle set screw that is below the overflow tube, and screwed it back in place, which it stops leaking for 30 seconds then starts leaking again...the engine doesn’t have to be running for it to leak. I’ve cleaned the carburator and checked all the jets, everything looks good but it still leaks all the fuel out of the tank from the overflow tube. Any advice or suggestions would be great...thank you
Adjust the floats in the carburator, or maybe the needle that gets pushed by the floats doesn't work.
There might be an O-ring on the housing that the carb float needle slides into is leaking. Mine is kfx 400
where can i find replacement allen head bolts? i need all four
Homedept
I have an 2001 400ex
How much slack should my chain have in centimeters? I could really understand what you said In the video
I meant couldn't not could**
+VoGrati Your target sweet spot is 35 millimeters, this can have a variance of +/- 5 millimeters. Thanks for watching.
Wat to do when my time chain is to tight or should it be like that ??
damon stewart way to tight if its tight when your not sitting on it it will only get tighter when you sit on the seat causing lots of stress on your chain
Loosened 4 bolts, moved the hub back to tighten the chain but it wont tighten it. Is something wrong with my hub?
It's already at max
I have a problem. My chain loosens when I adjust the tensioner forward (AND) backwards I assume my concentric hub is malfunctioning. You mention this at 1:40 in this video, How do I replace or fix this? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
You're going to have to take it apart and check out the hub and the swingarm. Something is worn.
@@PartzillaParts swingarm looks good but this hub thing is all tore up. Can you send me a link to purchase a new one?
How do I measure the chain slack? Is it from bottom of chain to bottom of chain?
Top to top. You want your starting points to be the same so the measurement is accurate.
The bolts that john talley are lossening 1min25sec into the video to be able to adjust the chain how much to those bolts get torque down to.
The allen head bolts u have to lossen to adjust chain.How much do i have to torque the allen bolt on a 2008 honda trx 400ex?
The manual calls out for 15ft-lbs on those pinch bolts. AKA Eccentric Housing bolts.
what type of brush should you use? also how long should you wait after you re-lube the chain
+AJ DRINKARD I use a medium course wire brush. No wait just go straight in.
+Partzilla.com thank you for the help
My drive chain adjuster is locking up and I don’t know why
Mine too! I pried on that sucker and hit with an awl and hammer and it didn't move a hair!
@@joshuabeard8244 I had to bang on mine pretty good with a hammer and screwdriver to get it to spin. Mines a 1999 and the previous owner never adjusted it, it had like 3 inches of play in it....
Any videos on how to remove and install a stator from a honda 250ex ?
what’s the part called that a lot of stress and friction happens?
The chain guides.
I love this channel, my question is. I have a 2001 300ex trx and my chain is lose I've loosened the right and left and tried with alot of force to adjust but it wont budge, it looked as though it might just be frozen, any tips?
With all the pinch bolts loose, it should move. Try going forward and backward to break it loose. Maybe use a longer tool for leverage
@@PartzillaParts ok will try
So your making the rear axle not square ? Because it don't move both sides does it ?
i have a 2003 honda trx400ex and i can't figure out how to tighten my chain
Same way on older 400s the carrier berarings get worn out and cause your chain to come lose even after you tighten it
what is the part number of the chain bottom cover?
#19. 52181-HN1-A40
www.partzilla.com/catalog/honda/atv/2007/trx400ex-a-trx400ex/swingarm
Hey should u lube u chain every time u wash it
Hello Giuseppe. Yes, it is good practice to lube the chain every time you wash the motorcycle.
My hub is not moving the chain whst could the issue be
So when you turn the hub your chain isn't tightening? Might need some more details.
hey what should u do if the hub is really tight and stiff?
GREASElover32 fixed it? I have the same problem
Having Same issue
GREASElover32 ihgf
I really hope you reply to this I have been looking everywhere even on partzilla it's not on there where can you by the oem rear chain guide
Hello crapmon. i believe this may be what you are looking for...
www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/honda/HP-52181-HN1-A40.html
Partzilla yes! Thank you
I am glad we were able to help! have a great day!
Partzilla another question here is your axle suppose to have any play in it? Not side to side. Up and down not even a 1/2 in
Hello Crapmon, The rear axle should not have any play what so ever.
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i have trouble turning the carrier mine its a 2003 to tight the chain
ghostrider take a srewdriver put it in one of the wholes with an angle hit on it with a hamer and it should slowly tighten your chain.
Olivier Doucet I’ve tried that myself and mine still won’t budge. So idek what to do myself at this point
@@Thenuker515letsplay I have the same problem
With my2003 300ex but I never jacked mine up does it have to be jacked up
Make videos of a Polaris predator 500
What Size Allen
hello Aaron Fleming. if imn not mistaken i beleive its a 6mm? give that a try!
Partzilla one is stripped and super tight any suggestions how to go about getting it out my chain is supper loose
He's wrong about the way u measure it. The measurements are. From inside to Inside to the chain. Thers Even a sticker on the intake bog showing a quick diagram
It is an eccentric hub, not concentric.
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i guess its in neutral.
i would subscribe but u guys rarly answer comments
Hi Jesus! We do our best to answer on-topic comments as quickly as possible but with hundreds of comments coming in and only one John sometimes we just can't get to them all. Sorry you feel like we've snubbed you! Not our intention at all. Hope you'll keep following our videos and give us a pass on the comments cold shoulder.
Chain looks way to stiff al your links should move on there own up and down
Can you ride without the chain guides
You can. It's just not recommended. Especially on offroad vehicles. It protects the chain and helps prevent the chain kicking off the sprocket.
What are the chain guides part numbers??
i hate this stupid consectrick hub instead of having those holes they should have put something different like a wrench nut or something . all u would need is wrench to tighten the stupid thing