How loose should my motocross chain be? MX EXPERTS!!!?

Question

i have a 2007 honda cr125...i do not know how loose or tight my chain should be? how can i check this?

thank you!

Answer 1

You should be able to slide 3 fingers under your chain at the swingarm where the chain slider is.

Answer 2

Your chain does not know weather its being used for motocross,hare scrambles,enduro's or just trail riding. Check your manual or call a Honda dealer.

Answer 3

When you push down on the rear suspension the chain should not be under tension.  With just a little bit of slack in it and on a muddy day it needs to be slacker as the chain gets taken up by the mud.

Answer 4

you should be able to pull up or push down 1/4 inch on the chain while sitting on the bike from the chains normal position.

Answer 5

3IN or 2IN

Answer 6

well when you unhooki it pull it as tight as you can.

see how many extra links you have over the othere side.

around 4 or 5 extra is fine.

or

the 4 finger rule! this is where you see how many fingers you can put by the sproket,and chain.you should have 4 fingers!