Incremental Chain Tensioning, Chain Management

deacon · #11 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 05:18 PM

thanks joe,

Of course now the darn chain is running like a dream. I have no idea what I did except it is as tight as a banjo drum. I didn't leave any slack at all in it. I know that's not right but it runs better now than it ever has. Of course it will probably pop tomorrow now that I have said so much about it.

deacon · #12 (**permalink**) 02-13-2008, 05:21 PM

Usually bravofire,

It is a few links too long. You can either use a chain break or take the master link loose and figure out about how many links you need to remove and carry it to the bike shop. Either way you need to save what you remove, odds are you will reconfigure it someday. That's why I'm begging chain now. I don't know where I "SAVED" mine.

MotorbikeMike · #13 (**permalink**) 03-04-2008, 08:42 PM

Step 2:

IF you cannot get your single-speed chain the right lenght to work on your bike at the same point as your engine, have you considered that the drive sprocket on a coaster brake comes in (I think) 17, 18, 19 29, 22, and 24 teeth?

Adjust accordingly, Next I'll try to find a pic of my "Upstop Roller"

Mike