Chain Tensioner Would like some help with my chain idler issue! Thanks guys!

[Samdallas214]

Now that's a he!! of a way to do it if it works is all that matters learn something new every day

 

[Greg58]

One thing some members do is drill and tap a hole on the outside of the mount for a set screw, if you use a set screw with the locking teeth it will stay in place. This way you don't weaken the frame.

 

[Donavan321]

Thanks guys! I decided just to wrap duct tape around the frame where the idler mounts I wrapped and wrapped and it seems to work good, as soon as I can, I will probably try to go for some kind of spring loaded tensioner! Any good cheap recommendations? Bikeberry? SBP?

 

[Fabian]

How i wished that SickBikeParts would engineer left and right side chain tensioners for their shift kit, so you don't have to spend time making them yourself.

Until it happens, it's D.I.Y

 

[Donavan321]

Yeah that's true. Well I did find a few spring loaded tensioners on bike-berry but of course they're OUT OF STOCK >.> I'm hoping I can come up with something soon.

 

[Samdallas214]

Thanks guys! I decided just to wrap duct tape around the frame where the idler mounts I wrapped and wrapped and it seems to work good, as soon as I can, I will probably try to go for some kind of spring loaded tensioner! Any good cheap recommendations? Bikeberry? SBP?

Ebay has them not so cheap though around $40.00USD

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPRING-LOAD...444?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d086bb5ec

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Spring-Chai...Cycling_Parts_Accessories&hash=item484ed6e5d1

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SPRING-LOAD...pt=AU_Sport_Cycling_Bikes&hash=item35c33443c7

http://www.ebay.com/itm/motorized-b...uty-rollers-MADE-USA-/230909791314#vi-content

 

[Samdallas214]

Yeah that's true. Well I did find a few spring loaded tensioners on bike-berry but of course they're OUT OF STOCK >.> I'm hoping I can come up with something soon.

Step by step how to make your own
http://custommotoredbicycles.com/sp...zed_bicycle_home_made_from_original_tensioner

 

[jefuchs]

That first eBay item looks like more of a DIY project than something you'd want to buy. The standard bike setup already comes with most of those parts. Just add a pivot arm and a spring and you can have it made and operating in a day, rather than wait a week for one to be delivered.

The last ebay link, with the plate that mounts to the motor, is a great idea. What would be better would be a re-designed clutch plate that does the same thing. Then it would look like the motor was designed with a tensioner from the beginning, which maybe it should have been.

Here's another one -- basically the same idea. But most of their stuff is out of stock.

http://boostbottleindustries.com/motorized_bicycle_chain_tensioner.html

 

[Samdallas214]

That first eBay item looks like more of a DIY project than something you'd want to buy. The standard bike setup already comes with most of those parts. Just add a pivot arm and a spring and you can have it made and operating in a day, rather than wait a week for one to be delivered.

The last ebay link, with the plate that mounts to the motor, is a great idea. What would be better would be a re-designed clutch plate that does the same thing. Then it would look like the motor was designed with a tensioner from the beginning, which maybe it should have been.

Here's another one -- basically the same idea. But most of their stuff is out of stock.

http://boostbottleindustries.com/motorized_bicycle_chain_tensioner.html

I just post them If it was me I would just make one , but other would rather spend the $40.00.
I thank the home made one is far better and cheaper I bet.

 

[Samdallas214]

That first eBay item looks like more of a DIY project than something you'd want to buy. The standard bike setup already comes with most of those parts. Just add a pivot arm and a spring and you can have it made and operating in a day, rather than wait a week for one to be delivered.

The last ebay link, with the plate that mounts to the motor, is a great idea. What would be better would be a re-designed clutch plate that does the same thing. Then it would look like the motor was designed with a tensioner from the beginning, which maybe it should have been.

Here's another one -- basically the same idea. But most of their stuff is out of stock.

http://boostbottleindustries.com/motorized_bicycle_chain_tensioner.html

how about this one
a more for a minibike but might work
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHAIN-TENSI...Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c281a77fe&vxp=mtr