ok i have a 26 inch crusier and its not my first bike i have done..... but i know when i put this one to geather it has fat tires so i am shure i will have a problem with the chain hiting the tire i was just woundering how u guys solved that problem....... thinks
chain hiting tire
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Al.Fisherman
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I've built two cruisers, one from a old Huffy and one bought at China Mart (WalMart) last year. Had no problems on either one with the chain hitting the tire. I did have a problem on the first one, and that was my first built, and that was where I mounted the engine. It was really too low, and the chain rubbed on the frame. I corrected the issue on the second by mounting the engine higher up in the "V". This required a custom made front engine mount. This was also required for a correct engine to frame fit. Out of 5 builds I haven't seen one frame that a engine would fit correctly, and all had to have a custom front mount. A correct frame for mounting is 75 degrees. http://www.motoredbikes.com/album.php?albumid=1018
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Stan4d
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I moved your thread where it will get more answers.
I had the same problem, my solution was to drop tire size. You can move the rear sprocket out but you would have to bend the rear arms for chain clearance.
Search read and search some more the answers are out there already.
I had the same problem, my solution was to drop tire size. You can move the rear sprocket out but you would have to bend the rear arms for chain clearance.
Search read and search some more the answers are out there already.
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AussieSteve
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Ron, that's a nice looking build.
(Your front mount looks good.)
(Your front mount looks good.)
Al.Fisherman
Active Member
Thanks Steve....I don't ever install a engine anymore with the origional front mount. I haven't found a frame (75 degrees) that will allow for a correct fit.
KCvale
In memory of KCvale 1959 - 2019
Try flipping your sprocket over so it cups out at the teeth and not in.
