September 24, 201114 yr Hi, Ive just geared my Bantam down using a new engine sprocket. Does anyone have any idea what to do with the chain tension? I cant quite take a link out (its too much) so Im looking at making a tensioner. Does anyone else have similar experience? I used the 14T sprocket. many thanks for any help. cheers Stu
September 24, 201114 yr Author Can you get half links for your primary chain ? Not sure, guess that would be the easiest option. The chain is 3/8 X 7/32.
September 26, 201114 yr Author Not sure, guess that would be the easiest option. The chain is 3/8 X 7/32. Got 'half link' from sprockets unlimited.
September 30, 201114 yr If its still a little loose I saw this simple idea a while ago Was thinking of making one similar for mine
September 30, 201114 yr Author If its still a little loose I saw this simple idea a while ago Was thinking of making one similar for mine Yep, looks good, I made a similar thing for mine but with a support plate on the outside too. Seems to work well enough although I used ptfe for the 'rubbing bit' and maybe wear will be quick. Since doing this, I have see this on ebay - this would've saved a lot of trouble...for
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