JVROOM
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Motorizing an old schwinn beach cruiser. I used to consider myself a good mechanic. Can't seem to get a true rear wheel, 26x2.125 coaster. Tried one from Huffy, sta tru from Amazon, one from a local bike shop, all way out of alignment, wobble, wobble. Took one to a bike shop, they said forget it, tried truly one myself no luck. Thinking about worksbikes rim, or going to something narrower?
Second problem is the chain keeps derailing on the rear, wiped out two chains, a coaster brake arm, a rim, drive gear and the chain tensioner. I've tried three different chain adjusters, a couple of those spring loaded ones, no good. I flipped the drive gear over so the teeth were closer to the outside which helped with the chain is still running to the outside edge and jumping off. As you know it's kind of a pain to unbolt that gear and bolted back on but it almost looks like it needs a spacer and a half?? I hope someone could help me thank you for your consideration
Second problem is the chain keeps derailing on the rear, wiped out two chains, a coaster brake arm, a rim, drive gear and the chain tensioner. I've tried three different chain adjusters, a couple of those spring loaded ones, no good. I flipped the drive gear over so the teeth were closer to the outside which helped with the chain is still running to the outside edge and jumping off. As you know it's kind of a pain to unbolt that gear and bolted back on but it almost looks like it needs a spacer and a half?? I hope someone could help me thank you for your consideration