School Me On: Tensioners

[DAMIEN1307]

That bike looks sexy as hell

Heres a better look see at it then...lol.

 

[FrizzleFried]

Damien ... that's the 4L tank, not the 3L ... right? I like the look of that.

 

[DAMIEN1307]

that's the 4L tank,

Yes it is...4L or 1.06 gallons...lol.

 

[weefek]

For those with larger frames this is possible to do. Those of us with smaller frames who cannot move or adjust our engines are stuck using half links etc... My frame is so small the damn engine barely fits with stock mounts front and back. If I put a modified front engine mount on it, the carb will hit the seat tube.

I'm content with my spring loaded tensioner, I take a peek at it every once in a while, while I am riding, it seems to be doing a pretty good job. The key with the spring loaded tensioners is to not have too much slack. If you do it will bind up when trying to start. I've gotten as close as I can to running without a tensioner but given my rear sprocket size / frame size / engine placement it's just not possible.

The spring loaded also relieves (or helps to) any wobble or non-centric rear sprocket gears. I've put about 600 or 700 miles on mine so far without issues.

 

[Chainlube]

Damien ... that's the 4L tank, not the 3L ... right? I like the look of that.

This is a tank.

 

[JeffP]

This is a tank.

That's a monkey tank isn't it?