[ocliff4]

I HAVE A 2006 450X,AND THE CHAIN SLAP AT THE COUNTER SHAFT SPROCKET IS DRIVING ME NUTS!!!,
I CAN REDUCE THIS BY OVERADJUSTING THE CHAIN
BUT I RUN THE RISK OF BREAKING THE CHAIN OR
DAMAGING THE SPROCKETS.DO I HAVE TO SPEND BIG $$$$$$ ON A CHAIN GUIDE AND WILL THAT FIX THIS
PROBLEM????PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY
TIPS!!!!!

[mharry860]

My understanding is that the problem isn't the slap itself, but the way the swingarm magnifies the sound. Replacing the chain guide with a TM Designworks guide helps , because it's attached with double sided foam tape, which insulates it from the swingarm. I just loosened up the stock one and layed down a big layer of silicone caulk, I let it dry for a while then reattached the guide. Beware 100% silicone is a you know what too clean up, get clear or grey so it's not so obvious.

[tkrrox]

my tm with the foam tape is at least 2x as loud as stock...

[mharry860]

Hhhmmm, guess I shouldn't believe everything I read. I do believe my silicone solution helped, but then again, I've also been trying not to lug it so much.