Replace/Repair/Adjust Chain

cpav13 · #1 (**permalink**) 05-24-2008, 07:43 PM

Hello All,

I'm the guy with the $15 motor bike that I bought at a garage sale last week. I keep snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, and I had a gumption killing moment today I'm seeking advice on.

I realized that the reason the last guy got rid of the bike was because he had stripped out the engine mounts. I got impatient, and started it before I fixed the mount, and it jumped off the frame. It looked OK, so I spent the morning re-tapping the engine mounts (a cool thing to learn how to do, I must admit). I got it all back together and found out that when it jumped off of the frame I broke one of the links. Then, when inspecting the damage, I lost the master link (grrrrrr).

Are the chains with these 50cc motors basically standard? I know I can order a master link from zoombicycles.com, but then I'd still need the replacement link. Anyone know a place I can get one of those? Should I just buy a new chain? What do you all think?

Thanks!

Cory

cpav13 · #2 (**permalink**) 05-24-2008, 07:54 PM

Hey, Now I'm replying to my own post!

I scrolled down the page, read a thread on chains, and saw a related threads section. Learned a fair amount.

Still wondering though, anyone know what kind of shop carries these 415 sized chains besides online retailers? Where would I open the yellow pages?

Is there a way to search these threads?

Thanks again!

Cory

misteright1_99 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-24-2008, 08:07 PM

You can go to the main page and search threads by keywords. I have replaced the chain with #41 chain. I got mine at Tractor Supply Co., 10 feet for under $15. and also a pkg of 5 masterlinks for another $2.

**Bikeguy Joe** · #4 (**permalink**) 05-26-2008, 06:36 AM

Tractor Supply Co.
#41 Chain.
Mister right is right, mister.

**CRUISER** · #5 (**permalink**) 05-26-2008, 07:09 AM

i agree on the #41 chain. i think they are made of stronger metal and will last longer also

billyjoebigdaddy · #6 (**permalink**) 06-12-2008, 03:17 PM

I'm glad I found this post. I'm heading to the tractor supply to get a #41 chain for 12.88

misteright1_99 · #7 (**permalink**) 06-12-2008, 04:42 PM

You might want to see if they have this in stock also. Alot of the TSC dont stock it I have been told.....

Motorized Bicycle Spring Loaded Chain Tensioner

**fairracing31** · #8 (**permalink**) 07-07-2008, 07:06 PM

I get my chain for a little over $4.00 from Bearing-Belt & Chain, Inc. 430 W. 22nd Street 520-792-1231...They used to be a sponser of mine and they still hook me up with 10ft and a handfull of connecter link's...

Stock Chinese chain on Left...New #41 on Right

**fairracing31** · #9 (**permalink**) 07-09-2008, 10:27 PM

I have noticed Tractor Supply went up on price for there #41 chain to $17.59

Northern Tools has the 10ft #41 for $9.99

roller chain from Northern Tool + Equipment

billyjoebigdaddy · #10 (**permalink**) 07-10-2008, 01:23 AM

I went to get a #41 chain. Did not work for me. My old chain was metric and #41 is standard. It is much wider than the chain that came with my kit. And it would walk on the sprocket. Glad I didn't take off on a long trip. The chain walked into the frame of my bike...ouch...