Has anyone been able to prevent the drive chain rattling and slapping about on their XT?

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Has anyone been able to prevent the drive chain rattling and slapping about on their XT?

I’ve tried all recommended chain tightening methods.

Even when I set the chain tighter than seems sensible, I still get the rattle.

With new chain, sprockets, OE guides and swingarm protector, I still get the rattle.

Does the fitting of TM Design Works guides & sliders make any difference?

Has anyone tried fitting a chain roller in place of the lower frame chain slider… similar to that of a CRF, WRF etc?

Cheers folks.

Anonymous 3 years 10 Answers 530 views 0

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    Are you sure it’s the chain rattling,?they need to be on the loose side so when the suspension loads or unloads there’s enough slack,the engines do rattle when used on a trailing throttle,they all do that,

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    What year is the bike? The 16/17 power valve rattles like hell.

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    My 15 chain also rattles a lot. Haven’t actually tried to do anything about it, maybe I’m lazy.

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    Make sure theres no movement in swing arm guide if so remove bottom and top bolt hit dishes washer with a hammer on flat surface then refit.
    There will be no movement then.

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    It is a dirt bike, not a sewing machine.

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    Yeah adjust it correctly

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    I put the TMD sliders with chain guide and chain rattle no longer a problem on my 17

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    My chain used to rattle too on my 16 Xtrainer from new, i think it’s just a trait they have

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    Sorry it’s been a while but I haven’t been riding much. I’ve recently fitted a Polisport chain guide/swing arm protector and the chain slapping noise has gone away. The Polisport part was no more expensive than the OE Beta part.
    Cheers everyone.

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