[armysig]

I had to have some friends explain this to me, so I'm going to pass it on to you. I hope it helps.

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First. Read the manual, and loosen the bolts on the back part of the swing arm.

Tool needed is, the LTR 450 hex wrench that's in your tool bag. If you don't have this, grab one like it or a phillips screw driver.

Second. Locate the holes in the carrier. They should be on the bottom of it.

Third, put your tool in your sprocket hole and then the carrier hole.

Fourth, depending on if it's loose or tight you will move the atv either forward to loosen and back to make the chain tight.

Try to keep the axle on the top side of the carrier, as it was explained to me, if it goes on the bottom of it you will gain ride height (cheaters way) and you'll put more stress on your sprockets and chain and wear them out faster.


Your chain should have about 1.8inches to 2.2 inches of slack in it once you are complete.

Don't forget to tighten up the bolts on the back of the swing arm to the correct torque setting.

 

[srmx]

Nice write up!

 

[sic06suz450]

THATS AN AWESOME POST MAN!! THANKS FORTHE GREAT INFO

 

[doug h]

I had to have some friends explain this to me, so I'm going to pass it on to you. I hope it helps.
First. Read the manual, and loosen the bolts on the back part of the swing arm.

Tool needed is, the LTR 450 hex wrench that's in your tool bag. If you don't have this, grab one like it or a phillips screw driver.

Second. Locate the holes in the carrier. They should be on the bottom of it.

Third, put your tool in your sprocket hole and then the carrier hole.

Fourth, depending on if it's loose or tight you will move the atv either forward to loosen and back to make the chain tight.

Try to keep the axle on the top side of the carrier, as it was explained to me, if it goes on the bottom of it you will gain ride height (cheaters way) and you'll put more stress on your sprockets and chain and wear them out faster.
Your chain should have about 1.8inches to 2.2 inches of slack in it once you are complete.

Don't forget to tighten up the bolts on the back of the swing arm to the correct torque setting.[/b]

This is an excellent write-up and the pics help a lot but I'm a little thick on this one part.
Try to keep the axle on the top side of the carrier,

Thanks, just struggling with that part.

 

[armysig]

I'm sorry it took so long to respond to this..


The carrier looks like an egg shape from the side. The axle will be on the top side of the egg and the adjustment holes will be on the bottom.

It is ok to have your axle facing a little forward or back.


I hope this helps, if not I can take more pictures or even make a small video for you guys.

 

[doug h]

I'm sorry it took so long to respond to this..
The carrier looks like an egg shape from the side. The axle will be on the top side of the egg and the adjustment holes will be on the bottom.

It is ok to have your axle facing a little forward or back.
I hope this helps, if not I can take more pictures or even make a small video for you guys.[/b]

Thanks, I'll take a look tonite but it should be clear even to us guys with 10 thumbs.

 

[Tom Nales]

Good info. Pics and explainations seem to always go further than reading the little manuals they give you from the factory.

I have found though that if you go up to a 37 or 38 tooth rear sprocket your axle won't be at the top of the carrier.

With the 38t and a 98 link chain our axle was at (what I would call) it's rear most limits and with the 37t and 98 link forget it. I used the stock 96 link length with the 37t and it's at it's most forward limit. I keep a close eye on it and everything seems to be ok but with the 37 & 38 tooth sprockets there's no happy medium.

Anyone out there found it different?

 

[SANDMAN]

think they had this setup with the old lt 250's. only this is a lil more advanced. good write up!!

 

[armysig]

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[kidsdad0101]

Armysig, nice job man. I'd like to ask the mods if we can start a new section for videos like these. Only vidoes (no posts). Call it "video tech" or something like that. Waddaya say?

 

[armysig]

Armysig, nice job man. I'd like to ask the mods if we can start a new section for videos like these. Only vidoes (no posts). Call it "video tech" or something like that. Waddaya say?[/b]

That would be a great Idea. I like it :first: .

 

[LTRZuki]

Excellent video...ever since adding a PRM swingarm skid plate I have wanted to do this and you have made it clear and concise on how to do so and I appreciate it a ton. Thanks again.

 

[eldog]

Very nice job Will...

 

[zukiracer450]

haha weird, i just had to have my friend come over and do it for me and i can find it right here!!! nice man and that's a great idea.

 

[armysig]

Well I am going to be doing a lot more videos.

These are more geared twards the person that doesn't do a lot of work on their quads. I think it's so dumb for someone to spend their hard earned money on simple things like this. The dealerships make enough money off of us, they don't need to make $40 to $65 bucks an hour on labor for simple tasks we can do ourselves.


My next video will be an oil change, and then the one after that is going to be the shift pin relocator ( I even need help with that!)

If you guys have a suggestion feel free to send me a PM and I'll do the research and get it done.

When I have time videos take me about 1 to 3 days depending on the length, subject and how many times I flubb up ( bloopers, No you can't see those, I just get pissed and i start tossing things in my garage! HA!).

 

[kidsdad0101]

Well I am going to be doing a lot more videos.

These are more geared twards the person that doesn't do a lot of work on their quads. I think it's so dumb for someone to spend their hard earned money on simple things like this. The dealerships make enough money off of us, they don't need to make $40 to $65 bucks an hour on labor for simple tasks we can do ourselves.


My next video will be an oil change, and then the one after that is going to be the shift pin relocator ( I even need help with that!)

If you guys have a suggestion feel free to send me a PM and I'll do the research and get it done.

When I have time videos take me about 1 to 3 days depending on the length, subject and how many times I flubb up ( bloopers, No you can't see those, I just get pissed and i start tossing things in my garage! HA!).[/b]

Cam chain adjustment, shim replacement/adjustments, piston install, bottom end (tranny) disassembly and assembly, suspension tuning (ride hieght, free sag, alignment, toe, castor, cambor).....well......you asked.

 

[armysig]

:blackeye: For half of that stuff I hope I'm getting sponcered for it, because I can't afford to do most of those mods. :blink:

Those might take me a few years. LOL

 

[ltr450mx17]

If you throw plugs in for the companies and start posting them in more places you can probably get a pretty nice discount.... maybe make a hour long or so video of all of them in one, and actually sell it, and by adding sponsor names in it to get the discount.... just a thought.

 

[armysig]

Way ahead of you bud.

Just to let you know, I won't be playing favorites or saying a product is great when it could be something horrid or unsafe.

All I'm trying to do is show people how to do different things on the LTR. The BCS shift pin video is soon to be release, we're doing final edits and corrections if needed.

NormalZ and I have to show it a few more quad mechanics this video to ensure the quality and the accurecy of the information we are suppling.

Then the sponcer of the video has to approve it before it is released, so it's going to be a little bit longer before we can release it to everyone.

Don't worry it's going to be well worth the wait.

 

[ltr450mx17]

Is there more then once thing in the video or is it just the shift pin ??