Sorry if I am bringing up a tired topic but I've searched the forum extensively and can't find any new topics on chain rub.
Well my problem is just that, the HD 415 chain from the engine is rubbing up on the tire, good enough to chew away at the sidewall and I blew my first back tire 40+ miles into the break in period. Some advice I've heard is to go with a thinner tire, maybe a 26x 1.95. Moving the wheel over somehow? Moving the engine over somehow? The chain isn't rubbing consistently during the run its just close enough to get that slight side to side action and seemingly sand away on the sidewall. I thought I'd start a new thread to collect as much trouble shooting in one location as possible.
Some more info: I'm running without the chain tensioner- although I'm looking into getting the kip springer tensioner, the chain is taught enough tho, I honestly don't think the tensioner is the answer. Everything runs great minus the simple position of the rear wheel.
I've also got the manic mechanic hub adapter on there, and its pulled out away from the wheel as much as the coaster brake arm will allow- and getting a good true chain run.
I've thought of incorporating washers or something similar to get the hub over to the pedal side more, but I wanted to see what the experienced builders would suggest first, keeping the chain run true without rubbing the tire, it seems simple enough but I'm stumped.
I appreciate any help and excuse me if I've brought up again a thoroughly discussed topic, any links are also greatly appreciated!
Best,
Ryan.
Well my problem is just that, the HD 415 chain from the engine is rubbing up on the tire, good enough to chew away at the sidewall and I blew my first back tire 40+ miles into the break in period. Some advice I've heard is to go with a thinner tire, maybe a 26x 1.95. Moving the wheel over somehow? Moving the engine over somehow? The chain isn't rubbing consistently during the run its just close enough to get that slight side to side action and seemingly sand away on the sidewall. I thought I'd start a new thread to collect as much trouble shooting in one location as possible.
Some more info: I'm running without the chain tensioner- although I'm looking into getting the kip springer tensioner, the chain is taught enough tho, I honestly don't think the tensioner is the answer. Everything runs great minus the simple position of the rear wheel.
I've also got the manic mechanic hub adapter on there, and its pulled out away from the wheel as much as the coaster brake arm will allow- and getting a good true chain run.
I've thought of incorporating washers or something similar to get the hub over to the pedal side more, but I wanted to see what the experienced builders would suggest first, keeping the chain run true without rubbing the tire, it seems simple enough but I'm stumped.
I appreciate any help and excuse me if I've brought up again a thoroughly discussed topic, any links are also greatly appreciated!
Best,
Ryan.