chain tension help

**CRUISER** · #1 (**permalink**) 01-12-2008, 11:04 AM

is their someway to make the chain tighter like a single link available? i am using the chain tensioner but have to have it all the way up for it to keep the chain snug. i tried to remove another link but then it was to short by just a pinch. my thoughts are the straighter the line from the sprocket to the engine the better it will be.

**RedB66** · #2 (**permalink**) 01-13-2008, 07:45 AM

Cruiser, one thing you may try is to add a master link to the regular bicycle chain which will allow you to move the wheel back, allowing you some adjustment on the motor chain. Also you can try to adjust the location of the tensioner, closer to back wheel or closer to the motor. I had the same problem on my chain.

**CRUISER** · #3 (**permalink**) 01-13-2008, 08:25 AM

thanks red. my drops go straight down and i thought of that also, i have the tensioner as close as i can get it to the sprocket already. i will keep messing with it though. i think the only alternative is to remount the engine which i really do not want to do

Pete · #4 (**permalink**) 01-13-2008, 09:13 AM

You might consider using a half link.

**CRUISER** · #5 (**permalink**) 01-13-2008, 09:19 AM

where would i get a half link pete? that would solve all my problems. i looked on ebay and they had for size 10 and 40 i but could find nothing for a 415

**CRUISER** · #6 (**permalink**) 01-13-2008, 09:32 AM

found one. here is a link and i will let you all know how it works. this enternet sure is great for finding stuff. https://www.albes.com/index.asp?Page...OD&ProdID=1304

Andyinchville1 · #7 (**permalink**) 01-13-2008, 02:23 PM

Sometimes it helps to slide the entire chain tensioner assembly rearward (closer to the rear sprocket) often times this will take care of minor chain tension issues without the need for
messing with the links.....since the stays typically taper towards the rear axle, sometimes I the brackets may need minor "adjusting"....Helps to have a large pipe wrech, vise, and/or large hammer....just be careful if you have to "tweak" things.

Andrew

Andyinchville1 · #8 (**permalink**) 01-13-2008, 02:28 PM

OOPs....just noticed you already said the tensioner was as far back as possible...Hmmm...
Oh....actually, seems like you could add another link or two and just lower the tensioner
guide wheel Possibly in conjunction with moving the tensioner forward or backward)?....You seem to be too close for it not to work.....Maybe a pic would be helpful?

Andrew

**CRUISER** · #9 (**permalink**) 01-13-2008, 03:11 PM

here you go. i think a straighter line from the tensioner to the motor would make a lot of diference in the performance. maybe i am wrong but would like to see

**Bikeguy Joe** · #10 (**permalink**) 01-13-2008, 05:29 PM

Move the tensioner forward and remove a link from the chain.