Tom correct me if I am wrong, that tensioner bracket looks like you could make one out of an old genny or alternator adjustment bracket from a salvage yard.
Elmo
Chain tensioner of death
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Elmo
I'm just going to use the stock, and drill 2 holes through my frame and the tensioner and add a couple more bolts.
Elmo,
I used 3/16" flat stock, machined the adjusting slot in it on a mill then heat to give it that swoopy curvy look. You're right, it does look like a gen/alt bracket and I'll bet one would be adaptable to use as a tensioner wheel bracket. Let me know if you try that. I'll bet the junk yards are full of them. Also, the adjuster from any number of engine driven accessories should work such as a power steering pump, air conditioning compressor, etc. Older cars, ones without the surpintine belts would probably be a better source.
Tom
Thats what Im scared of
removing a piece of load-bearing frame seems kinda unsafe, since the frame I use is an old brand-less cruiser I got from craigslist..
Just two small holes, I don't think anything would happen. The bolts would act as if nothing even happened because it would fill up the hole
The ultimate chain tensioner could be made easily enough in a shop (thick horizontal track-style dropouts with integrated screws for tensioners, made from steel plate and welded in place of the original dropouts. Problem is, most of us don't have a shop, or welding equipment.
Here in TX, welders and mechanics either won't touch these bikes or act like its such an inconvenience to them, they want obscene amounts of money.
If you want something done right, you must do it yourself, hence this website.
Here in TX, welders and mechanics either won't touch these bikes or act like its such an inconvenience to them, they want obscene amounts of money.
If you want something done right, you must do it yourself, hence this website.
