I wanted to put this here because i looked it up yesterday and it could save time to someone, here's list of chain tensions i found.
First video about standard tensioner, first thing that come to my mind when installing it so i moved it closer to the rim.
Here's list of safer chain tensioners i found.
1. Arch Idler Pulley Chain Tensioner - $15 (arch only)
10" version - $19
12 1/2" version - $25-35
2. Generic home made tensioner with skateboard wheel or random wheel - $24-29
3. Better quality build version of generic tensioner with skateboard wheel - $35
4. CNC Springer Chain Tensioner with Chain Guide - $35
Has built in anti chain lock ($15 value)
5. Duluth Cycle Advanced 2 stroke Motorized Bicycle Chain Tensioner - $50
6 Kip's Spring Tensioner / BBR Tuning Billet Springer Chain Tensioners - $50
Chain guide rollers is next thing because 10 teeth gear is made of wear aluminum and does strip fast.
There's plenty options searching for "Chain Guide Roller" on eBay.
Dunno if its good idea there's one made of two bare sealed bearings - $12
First video about standard tensioner, first thing that come to my mind when installing it so i moved it closer to the rim.
Here's list of safer chain tensioners i found.
1. Arch Idler Pulley Chain Tensioner - $15 (arch only)
10" version - $19
12 1/2" version - $25-35
2. Generic home made tensioner with skateboard wheel or random wheel - $24-29
3. Better quality build version of generic tensioner with skateboard wheel - $35
4. CNC Springer Chain Tensioner with Chain Guide - $35
Has built in anti chain lock ($15 value)
5. Duluth Cycle Advanced 2 stroke Motorized Bicycle Chain Tensioner - $50
6 Kip's Spring Tensioner / BBR Tuning Billet Springer Chain Tensioners - $50
Chain guide rollers is next thing because 10 teeth gear is made of wear aluminum and does strip fast.
There's plenty options searching for "Chain Guide Roller" on eBay.
Dunno if its good idea there's one made of two bare sealed bearings - $12
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