DobsonONZAT-PRO Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 ive reasently bought some trialtech snail cams and i fit them tonite,but when i get a good tension and then start riding the chain goes really slack and loosens off ..i dont know why ? you got any suggestions ??cheers dobs x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H! Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Make sure the cams are touching the snail cam bolts. & are equally in line with each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigamac Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 What chain is it? If a cheap one could be chain stretch maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DobsonONZAT-PRO Posted January 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 alrite thanks.......the chain is a khe so it aint a cheap one ! ,so it shouldnt be that ...but ill check that they are inlign tomoro..cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigamac Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Oh and maybe you just haven't done the axle bolts up tight enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_zoo Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 Oh and maybe you just haven't done the axle bolts up tight enough. I've learnt that problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onza_basher Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 i use good old chain tugs get no problem with them at all chain stays nice and tight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
___RD_ Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 i use good old chain tugs get no problem with them at all chain stays nice and tight Saaammmeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtchell Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 I much prefer the tugs there much better but don't fit my frame unless modified.But my monty snail cams which i run on the outside of the frame serve me well I,ve notice he little notches keep them well placed. Maybe you should try notching them??? Just a idea mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DobsonONZAT-PRO Posted January 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 I much prefer the tugs there much better but don't fit my frame unless modified.But my monty snail cams which i run on the outside of the frame serve me well I,ve notice he little notches keep them well placed. Maybe you should try notching them??? Just a idea mate.yeah thanks the snail cams are notched ...for some reason they keep slipping though which im not ammused about,also becaus their notched i cant quite get the tension right ! .........nevermind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANNI BOI Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 just a thought .make sure when you tighten the bols up make sure the snailcams still have pressure on them otherwise they will move and then letting the wheel slip back and move.i have had this problem before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DobsonONZAT-PRO Posted January 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 just a thought .make sure when you tighten the bols up make sure the snailcams still have pressure on them otherwise they will move and then letting the wheel slip back and move.i have had this problem before.alrite nice one thanks for that ill have a look tomoro.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger allen echo Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 When you have got your desired tention, tighten up the non drive side axel bolt first. That way is doesnt move the hub and loosening your chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DobsonONZAT-PRO Posted January 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 When you have got your desired tention, tighten up the non drive side axel bolt first. That way is doesnt move the hub and loosening your chain.alrite cheers.. nice one ill make sure i do that from now on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickdonboy Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 When you have got your desired tention, tighten up the non drive side axel bolt first. That way is doesnt move the hub and loosening your chain. Thinks thats the problem or you might just have an extra chromosome :| nickx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DobsonONZAT-PRO Posted February 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Thinks thats the problem or you might just have an extra chromosome :| nickxmeat head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted February 1, 2009 Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 have the cams rotating with the bolt so when you tighten it the rotation doesn't make the cam notch down, it should just force into the cam bolts. can't explain this well at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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