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Old 07-03-2009, 08:34 PM   #1
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i have an 06 and i need to adjust the chain but the manual i have is pointing to bolts that aint there, the manual may not be for an 06 i'm not sure so could someone tell me what bolts to loosen and the such? thank you much
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Loosen the 4 pinch bolts at the back of the swingarm. Insert a punch or a rod into the hole on the left side of the carrier and then roll the bike forward or back to make the sprocket hub hit the rod and it will rotate the carrier and adjust the chain.


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thank you i got it now
thats a really nice design over the one off my old raptor
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