PROBLEMS??????

[countrycummins99]

ok so i went for my first trail ride today and everything was great for the first few miles then i heard a sound that made me sick a broken chain so now i have some questions what would cause a chain to break? how much does it cost to replace? what length are the chains so i can get a new one tomorrow? any and all help would be appreciated

[countrycummins99]

opps

i forgot i had to get towed back by a quad after i got the front chain free i also went for a very brief ride in a pond which was really and found quite a bit of water in the tub why would this be i had new drain plugs so i dont know why i had water?

[LarryW]

Axle bearing/seals are probably to blame for the water. Unless you have a hole some where else. Try filling your Max with water somewhat and see if you can tell where its coming out of.

The chain could of broke for a number of reason. Could of got something jammed in sprocket or maybe just weak. Possibly worn and loosen, jumping off and binding. If the sprockets line up and the wheels spin freely I wouldnt worry about it. You can get chain cheap at places like tractor supply in 10ft lengths or you can get some realllly expensive chain at Napa. You can ussually get it at local bearing places too. You pay for what you get but I run cheap stuff with no problem but my machine is smaller and I only have 16hp. Mine is only #40 to. Max are #50. Higher end chains may last longer though.

[countrycummins99]

hey

thanks very much for the info i think i will be going to get some chain tomorow any idea where i can get that big of a chain tool

[LarryW]

thanks very much for the info i think i will be going to get some chain tomorow any idea where i can get that big of a chain tool

Tractor supply has them. If your creative, you could get by with out one. But the are nice to have when you have as many chains as we do.

I have pinched the pin in with a vise or vise grips. You need a nut or washer on one side and squeeze pin and nut/washer. Then with a punch hammer the pin rest way out. Or I have ground them off too but try not to get the chain to hot. But like I said, the chain breaking tool is a nice tool to own with an amphib.

[LarryW]

Also, check this out.

http://www.6x6world.com/forums/general-6x6-atv-discussion/6911-modified-vise-grips.html

[countrycummins99]

Also, check this out.
http://www.6x6world.com/forums/gener...ise-grips.html

thats awesome and thanks so much for all your help