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I came up with a simple, but effective method for building drive chain tensioners. Start by stripping a stock ' death pop ' and cut away the slotted metal,
which is than brazed to rear wheelstay, a chain tensioner passes through an eyebolt, which tightens roller.
The photo shows a prototype, the stock tensioner was bent to buck against side of bracket. When brazing, only
braze one corner, assemble engine and wheel, so you can get a handle on chain path. Use a hammer to tap bracket, and align it parallel to chainpath. Once that's cool, dissassemble, and resume brazing.
which is than brazed to rear wheelstay, a chain tensioner passes through an eyebolt, which tightens roller.
The photo shows a prototype, the stock tensioner was bent to buck against side of bracket. When brazing, only
braze one corner, assemble engine and wheel, so you can get a handle on chain path. Use a hammer to tap bracket, and align it parallel to chainpath. Once that's cool, dissassemble, and resume brazing.