working out the kinks

frank · #1 (**permalink**) 06-30-2008, 04:42 PM

fellow bikers the reason i bought one of these motors for my extra bike was to save on gas which is about $5 a gallon. i sometime pedal my other bike to work but i would also like to take this bike to work i work the little kinks. the only problem that i'am having is that the chain tensionor keeps creeping towards the spokes, and i have tighten them where i have stripped a couple bolts and had to buy new ones. please let me know if anyone else has had this problem and what they did to solve the problem. take care frank

Chitty · #2 (**permalink**) 06-30-2008, 05:37 PM

I just finished replacing the bolts on mine. I was able to crank the snot out of the replacment bolts, and it seem to be good now.

MrLarkins · #3 (**permalink**) 06-30-2008, 05:39 PM

drill a hole through the bracket and frame and insert a sheet metal screw...i think there is a photo somewhere in these forums

hellbilly · #4 (**permalink**) 06-30-2008, 06:29 PM

You could wrap a piece of inner tube rubber around the frame and secure with electrical tape. Then install the tensioner.

**fairracing31** · #5 (**permalink**) 06-30-2008, 06:33 PM

Welcome Frank to the forum, glad you joined us

Bicycle Motor Preperation And Care

Cupped washers for chain tensioner

This show's a bolt and a screw threw the frame. But you could just do one and get the same result.

**nogoodnic** · #6 (**permalink**) 07-10-2008, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hellbilly

You could wrap a piece of inner tube rubber around the frame and secure with electrical tape. Then install the tensioner.

I use hellbilly's method and it works fine. A better method is to ajust your chain by taking links out or maybe using half links and eliminating the tentioner all together. Welcome to the group frank, enjoy the ride...Kelly