How To Properly Tighten A Dirt Bike Chain Without Special Tools

How to easily adjust and tighten your dirt bike chain. It really isn't that difficult, but many people don't know how to do it right. This is a beginners tutorial to tightening and adjusting the chain on most dirt bikes to get the correct tension.
Having too loose of a chain is potentially dangerous. If the chain jumps off of the sprocket then it can lock up the rear wheel or engine.
Properly adjusting the chain tension and straightness will help ensure your chain a sprockets last as long as possible.
For the full article on how to tighten a dirt bike chain and why, check out the post on the Motocross Hideout Website here:
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Disclaimer: Dirt biking can be dangerous if you don't respect the bike or terrain. I, Kelley Fager from Motocross Hideout, am not held responsible for a crash resulting in an injury from trying these techniques. Please use proper dirt bike riding gear to help prevent an injury.