This is my design on an adjustable jackshaft so the motor can be centered in the frame. The drive gear can be aligned to the back wheel by sliding the gear on the shaft then spacers can be put back in to keep everything tight. The shaft is drilled and tapped with custom aluminum washers on the ends to keep it all together. I like to run it open but made this cover to keep the legs safe. So far I have run this on a couple bikes and it works great.
Adjustable JackShaft by CCC/WCC
- Thread starter culvercityclassic
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That. Is. Beautiful! Seriously a great looking jackshaft,especially since it bolts right up. Looks like it works at multiple angles/engines?
Now I want one!
Now I want one!
That's it Glenn. Four bolts right to the case just like a normal jackshaft. Same principle just adjustable for the drive chain.
It weighs 4.5 lbs, this is a bigger then normal design. Did not have the bike that it fits in front of me.
I have started to make an adjustable drive sprocket for a CVT. This will be going on a special project. Parts needed should be in tomorrow.
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That looks to be top-notch work. And you have opened up possibilities I hadn't even considered. Thank you!
So I'm going to need a bike, sprockets, some chain and... LOL!
So I'm going to need a bike, sprockets, some chain and... LOL!
I got my jackshaft from Jeff yesterday. I posted about it in my thread, but I want to post here too. I got the jackshaft and a kick-a$$ cover for $200 shipped to PA. Totally worth it in my opinion. I see this gearbox as a true contender with the Q-Matic. I could tell right out of the box this thing is built for reliability. Nice clean welds, adjustable chain alignment, flange bearings on the jackshaft and machine washers holding everything together. Very solid. The cover is extremely nice as well, and makes it look very much like a motorcycle gearbox, which I personally love, because it definitely adds to the look I'm going for. All in all, this gearbox is top-notch, made in America quality. I would say that this gearbox and the $50 I spent on a pair of K10 forks are the two most sound investments I have ever made on motorbike parts, as they will last decades with proper installation and maintenance. I feel like I can't say enough about this gearbox. If you're even remotely interested in the possibility of trying the new best thing, get this gearbox.
Very nice solid design, I saw this or something like it on your dyno build thread. The bolt holes don't allow any adjustment for tension of the jackshaft chain, how do take care of that?
So are you going to sell these or are you just teasing us?
So are you going to sell these or are you just teasing us?
I did run one of these on my Dyno due to the width of the rear tire. It worked out great.
I have found that you are able to run the chain with little adjustment from the size of the mounting hole and a larger washer. Since running jackshafts on a couple bikes I have found that the chain works better with play in it, what kills that aluminum sprocket is a chain too tight and lack of good chain lube.
I do plan to make them on a as needed item. That chain cover took some work and time tho...lol
i wasted alot of time waiting for the kart one. and then i had to re-work the whole thing to get something less than C.C.C.'s. next time i'll use jeff's and be alot happier and have a better product. dennis
