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How tight should I tighten the sprocket bolts?


Discussion at Motorized Bicycle Engine Kit Forum in the Mounting Techniques forum. I'm installing my 80cc on my mountain bike now. How tight should I tighten the sprocket bolts? I have a ...
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Old 03-19-2008, 08:48 PM
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I'm installing my 80cc on my mountain bike now. How tight should I tighten the sprocket bolts? I have a gut feeling that I should go tighter than it is said on these instructions:
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Old 03-19-2008, 09:02 PM
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I used 1/4" drive ratchet and tightened about as tight as I could with one hand. I didn't get brutal or anything just good normal tight. I started out with them just snug and went round and round tightening them trying to keep sprocket straight. Hope this helps.......................
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Old 03-19-2008, 09:54 PM
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Default Re: How tight should I tighten the sprocket bolts?

I should have read the instructions that came with my kit instead of looking at those picture instructions from zippycycles.com ! The photo of the sprocket shows both rubber washers on the inside of the spokes, rather than one on the inside and one on the outside like my instructions say. I have a feeling my instructions are right, what did you guys do?
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Old 03-19-2008, 10:00 PM
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Default Re: How tight should I tighten the sprocket bolts?

yes one on inside and one on outside. here is a pictorial on installing the sprocket http://motorbicycling.com/f30/motori...ocket-381.html the pictorial is about changing out site of you sprocket but great for initial installation also
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Old 03-19-2008, 10:20 PM
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This forum is so great, you guys are really helpful and nice! Thanks
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Old 03-19-2008, 10:28 PM
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Default Re: How tight should I tighten the sprocket bolts?

The instructions I saw recommended a rubber washer on inside and outside only for bikes with coaster breaks. I'm not sure why that would make a difference.
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Follow our instructions and you will be successful if you don't understand anything don't be afraid to ask. I use the fiber gasket on both sides to get a good grip on the spokes, keeps the sprocket off the spokes, provides space to aline the front and rear sprockets.
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One on the inside, one on the outside, it's the only way it will work and keep working.
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Old 03-24-2008, 08:12 PM
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I agree its the only way that makes sense. Metal and metal will never grip like that wrap around fiber.

I tightened mine till I felt like the nut stopped moving, not till the puller handle bent. But you should check it now and then, as it will probably get loose after a while. Everything gets loose after a while
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