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The *BEST* Solution for "THE" tensioner/pulley
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11-04-2009, 12:08 AM
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is true, Tom can even make my work look good. Guy is amazing.
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11-04-2009, 02:12 AM
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| | Re: The *BEST* Solution for "THE" tensioner/pulley
This is the instructions I read here in a post I am quoting:
If the link is at the top of the chain (going into the motor if you rolled the bike forward) the open end of the clip should face the back of the bike.
If the bike were to roll forward entering the motor on the bottom of the sprocket he had it right. It had not gone completely over the back sprocket yet in the pic.
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11-04-2009, 03:38 AM
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That link has gone over the rear sprocket and is definitely facing the wrong direction. I suspect this is the major cause of complaints of "broken" chains.
Original XP Windoze Picture Viewer allows you to zoom w/o any special software or upgrades:
this photo is what you do not want to do the master link keeper open end is facing the wrong way
Last edited by Norman : 11-04-2009 at 12:33 PM.
Reason: add note keeper wrong way
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11-04-2009, 10:40 AM
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| |  Re: The *BEST* Solution for "THE" tensioner/pulley
Alright, it's my bike in the picture with the master link clip on backwards. I put the clip on backwards just to test everyone on the forum. 2door was the only one who caught that it was on backwards. So 2door passed the test. Everyone else will be required to take an on-line 8 hour training class on how to properly install master link clips. Pay close attention because there will be a written and practical test at the end of the class. |
11-04-2009, 11:00 AM
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orly? o.o  |
11-04-2009, 11:43 AM
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| | Re: The *BEST* Solution for "THE" tensioner/pulley
If I decide I want to use my chain to grind a slot in my wheelstay, I will run without a tensioner. I have the original tensioner as a guide and a spring loaded roller to take up the slack. Nice thing about that is it takes less pressure on the chain to keep it from slapping around. |
11-04-2009, 01:27 PM
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if you sharpen the teeth of the sprocket on a grinder on the faces (think blades not points), it makes it WAAAAAAY easier to adjust. I sharpened mine and my chain tensioner can move back and forth a full inch and the chain wont come off. |
11-04-2009, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by sportscarpat Alright, it's my bike in the picture with the master link clip on backwards. I put the clip on backwards just to test everyone on the forum. 2door was the only one who caught that it was on backwards. So 2door passed the test. Everyone else will be required to take an on-line 8 hour training class on how to properly install master link clips. Pay close attention because there will be a written and practical test at the end of the class. | Actually, I PhotoShopped SportsCarpat's bike, flipped the master link clip around to see if anyone else would notice it...No, just kidding. Sure glad I don't have to go to that remedial class. I always hated staying after school.
Tom
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11-04-2009, 07:43 PM
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Tom rocks! (Tom, I have photoshop and seem to suck at it. a lil help bud?) Wanna do some funny
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Originally Posted by NEAT TIMES looking In The Sky, May See Dan Flying By!! Ha Ha Ron | I want 2 ride my bicycle |
11-04-2009, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by sportscarpat Alright, it's my bike in the picture with the master link clip on backwards. I put the clip on backwards just to test everyone on the forum. 2door was the only one who caught that it was on backwards. So 2door passed the test. Everyone else will be required to take an on-line 8 hour training class on how to properly install master link clips. Pay close attention because there will be a written and practical test at the end of the class. |
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