Login Register My Account Check Out Cart: 0 items - $0.00 HOME KARTS SHOP ONLINE GO RACING NEWS/TECH ABOUT CONTACT Chain Maintenance Posted by QRC Kart on Aug 01, 2018 Wednesday morning’s 9:30 Tech Tip brought to you by Brandon LaChance and Casey McClain Quiet chains win races! A properly maintained chain can free up horse power, add reliability, and prevent premature wear on drive components. Chain maintenance includes cleaning, tension, and lubrication. Cleaning: Liberally apply simple green while rolling the rear axle. Pressure wash from the inside out while rolling. Spray between inner and outer plates on the left and right side of the chain to ensure a thorough clean. Wash contact surfaces of the sprocket Dry with compressed air, and follow up with WD-40 for immediate rust prevention. Installation and Removal: To install a Regina 520 Chain, First feed the chain through the Counter Sprocket and around the Rear Sprocket so the two ends meet. A new chain may need cut to length using a Joes Chain Breaker. Then slide a new Master Link in from the right side. Install the left side plate and clip so that the closed end faces the direction of travel. Tension: To adjust chain tension begin by breaking the motor adjuster bolt loose, and loosening the engine clamps. This could be a tedious procedure, so work slowly and adjust a little at a time. Push the engine forward with the motor adjuster bolt until chain tension is relatively tight. Start to snug up the engine clamps slowly as you check chain tension. Roll the axle looking for tight and loose spots. The sag should be within .25”-.75” of movement. Sometimes this is a trial and error process and won’t be correct after the first attempt. Be sure that the engine clamps and motor adjuster bolt jam nut is tight by the end of the procedure. Lubrication: Place the kart on a stand so the rear wheels can rotate. Spin the rear wheels in the reverse direction while applying Lucas Chain Lube Spray the lubricant inside the chain between the inner and the outer plates just before the front sprocket. The centrifugal force introduces the lubricant into the pin/bushing area, assuring complete lubrication. For additional information see https://www.reginachain.net/motorcycle/catalogues/Manutenzione.pdf Share This Post Tags: Tech â†� Older Post Newer Post â†’ Recent Articles Briggs LO206 Performance Clinic Oct 17, 2018 Chain Maintenance Aug 01, 2018 5 Can’t Miss Events in August! Jul 26, 2018 Air Filter Maintenance Jul 25, 2018 Bringing Outlaw Kart Racing Back to Idaho! A quick look at Black Canyon Speedway. Jul 19, 2018 Celebrating our partners: A quick look at Burris Racing! Jul 12, 2018 Categories News Tech Video Home Karts Go Racing Shop Online News/Tech About Contact Information View cart My account Tech Tips Return Policy Privacy Policy Keep Up With Us Facebook Twitter Contact Factory QRC 22805 Antelope Blvd. Unit B Red Bluff, CA 96080 530 527-9199 © 2021 QRC Karts All rights reserved.