I'm in the process of installing an engine in a 26" cruiser. The rear sprocket installation is a pain and I'm going to have to remove it to make clearance for the coaster brake arm. Yes I understand that's part of the normal installation blues, but I think most would agree that the design is questionable from the start.
After seeing the jack shaft kit, I was wondering if that would be an easier (and better) way to get power from the engine to the rear wheel. That way there would only be one sprocket and one chain.
Second question - would the gearing work out ok if the bike was a single speed cruiser? I understand that it would probably need to be pedaled to get going since the gearing would be quite high.
For my first build I'm going to finish this one the usual way but I want my next one to be a board track replica using a single chain.
Thanks for any help/feedback.
Craig
After seeing the jack shaft kit, I was wondering if that would be an easier (and better) way to get power from the engine to the rear wheel. That way there would only be one sprocket and one chain.
Second question - would the gearing work out ok if the bike was a single speed cruiser? I understand that it would probably need to be pedaled to get going since the gearing would be quite high.
For my first build I'm going to finish this one the usual way but I want my next one to be a board track replica using a single chain.
Thanks for any help/feedback.
Craig
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