How to Test & Adjust Chain Tension on the Losi PromotoMX! (& how to lube it!)

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  • Опубліковано 7 січ 2025

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  • @liewzy
    @liewzy Рік тому +2

    I find this instruction to be immensely helpful and straightforward. Thank you!

    • @NHO-RC
      @NHO-RC  Рік тому +1

      You're welcome!

  • @Stickies72
    @Stickies72 Рік тому +2

    WD-40 works great for cleaning as well and it does not have the harsh plastic eating stuff in it. If you don't do your best to dry it off before you spin the wheel it will make a bit of a mess. Great video, a lot of good info here espeically for folks who may not have had a motorcycle before.

    • @NHO-RC
      @NHO-RC  Рік тому +1

      Standard WD-40 is both a cleaner and a lubricant, which means it sacrifices aspects of both. While I agree it is better than nothing, I personally prefer to use a cleaner first, then a lubricant second. WD-40 is a great quick solution but if you have the time/money Id suggest going with separate products. Thanks for the praise!

    • @danielmorris1767
      @danielmorris1767 24 дні тому

      @@NHO-RCif it was good for chains we wouldn’t need to use spray grease.. wd has no body and doesn’t last

  • @think2cre81
    @think2cre81 Рік тому +2

    Good video. I'm surprised that with all the attention to detail, Losi forgot to put on a chain slide to protect the swing arm . I'm sure that someone will manufacture aftermarket ones in all colors and make some money . 💰

  • @johnbuchanan1066
    @johnbuchanan1066 Рік тому +1

    Great job. Awesome video

  • @miniboom007
    @miniboom007 3 місяці тому +2

    My front wheel does not free spin. Anything I can do to fix it? Thanks for the video.

    • @NHO-RC
      @NHO-RC  2 місяці тому +1

      Check your brake settings, could be brake drag.

  • @stevestonrcguy5393
    @stevestonrcguy5393 9 місяців тому +1

    Great video, thanks 👍

  • @FLEXXDIDIT
    @FLEXXDIDIT Рік тому +1

    You should test thicker oil in the shocks to see if that help with bottoming out.

    • @NHO-RC
      @NHO-RC  Рік тому +2

      I actually haven't had much issue with that, but Im also not one to send it 40 ft to flat. Im going to be racing so I cant set it up for mega jumps only.

  • @tboyd6950
    @tboyd6950 Рік тому +3

    Trailing arms apply to 4 wheel vehicles it's a swingarm on a motorcycle

  • @casual_kill7247
    @casual_kill7247 Рік тому +2

    That oil seems like it will attract dirt, I'm thinking Tri-flo with teflon may be a better option.

    • @NHO-RC
      @NHO-RC  Рік тому

      Yeah I'll certainly prefer the chain oil I use on my atvs but I'll use the one they gave with it up first.

  • @MaverickAus
    @MaverickAus Рік тому +1

    It's called a swingarm, not trailing arm. Otherwise good video. I'll be using my motorcycle chain cleaner to clean the chain but of course if you don't have a motorcycle you probably don't have chain cleaner.
    Always do the nut up or undo it, never undo or do up the hex head. On a motorcycle the sprocket will not wear deeper but the gaps between the teeth will open out. I don't know about the Losi because here in Australia we are still weeks away from ours shipping.
    P.S. On the motorcycle I wipe the chain lube off with a rag to avoid the mess and fling.

  • @anthonysmith5857
    @anthonysmith5857 10 місяців тому +1

    How long moving forward will losi have part’s available. At some point this will become obsolete. Any thoughts?

    • @NHO-RC
      @NHO-RC  10 місяців тому

      Its still doing very well from what I can see. Its mostly available now but theres still a lot of hype around it. I dont see this one going anywhere anytime soon.

  • @harlyquin
    @harlyquin 9 місяців тому +1

    My chain for some reason gets tight, loose, tight, loose, when i spin the back wheel, any ideas? i cant see any problems, the wheel isn't buckled and ive only put a few packs through the bike

    • @NHO-RC
      @NHO-RC  7 місяців тому

      My first thought would be the rear axel is loose. Did you make sure to include the spacing pills on reassembly.

    • @harlyquin
      @harlyquin 7 місяців тому +1

      @@NHO-RC it was like it before i even drove the bike, and yes the pills were in it, i have fixed it, i ended up unscrewing the hub from the wheel and changed its position, all good now

  • @thomasalleman8063
    @thomasalleman8063 4 місяці тому +1

    Does your chain also stretch out very fast? Like even after 1 battery pack

    • @NHO-RC
      @NHO-RC  4 місяці тому

      Yeah first adjustment is after a couple of packs for sure

    • @thomasalleman8063
      @thomasalleman8063 4 місяці тому

      @@NHO-RC and when you get to the end then what?

    • @NHO-RC
      @NHO-RC  4 місяці тому

      @@thomasalleman8063 there's an aluminum peice you can go to which adjust more I think but if it's not too loose just run it

  • @MarkThibodeau-dx8jr
    @MarkThibodeau-dx8jr Рік тому +1

    Order a 04B master-link. then you can take the chain off the bike. will make it much easier to clean and lube.

  • @rickcasatelli
    @rickcasatelli 11 місяців тому

    I think the best part is when he pulls out the axle and then shows it on camera in his palm to let us know that is in fact an axle. If you don't know what an axle is you shouldn't be playing with rc's

    • @NHO-RC
      @NHO-RC  11 місяців тому +1

      Everyone has to start somewhere!

  • @dirtrider88
    @dirtrider88 2 місяці тому +1

    1:42 never seen that method suggested, mentioned or anything of the sort for real bikes.
    also considering you said it so many fucking times... its a SWINGWARM. 5:54 thats a chain GUIDE. its guides the chain.

  • @johnrum8511
    @johnrum8511 Рік тому +2

    Don't believe any of this It is the promoters will get the product.. Next year for the hobbyists like me.. I got my refund and I am lucky..

    • @NHO-RC
      @NHO-RC  Рік тому +1

      I didn't get mine for free I paid for it. I'm way too small of a channel to get it for free! I wish!

    • @lendelsmith2405
      @lendelsmith2405 Рік тому +1

      I just walked into my LHS and bought one couple weeks ago🤷‍♂️. I took of training wheels so much better.