Micargi mustang stretch build question

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Yankphan

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Ok so I finished the build and boy does it look sweet !
Question... No matter how much I tinker with it, the chain seems to rub jjjjuuusssstttt slightly on my rear tire sidewall.. I can see slight markings... Anyone have this problem ? What can I do to get the rear sprocket to maybe come out say 1/4-1/2 inch further away from the spokes... I can't really mess with alignment of the rear wheel .. It's pretty much straight.
 
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Yankphan

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Feb 12, 2013
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Probably can't move the sprocket out because the sprocket sits perfectly flush for the coaster brake arm to seat properly... Maybe a skinnier tire for the rear ?
 
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Yankphan

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I'm sure others have built micargi mustangs... The chain rubs the sidewall and I just can't get it not to. Hopefully a 26x1.75 will work. Any other ideas please ??
 
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Crazy Horse

Crazy Horse

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Yank, If you really want to make this work I'd suggest getting a rear wheel with disc brake and run a Sproter setup. This would clean up your brake arm problem and you'd have a cleaner setup.

Post some pics of your problem, pics would show / give us a better idea of your dilemma and you'd probably get more suggestions options to resolve your prob.

Peace Bro,
Good Luck & Don't give up, once you built a few motorbikes you'll start to brainstorm and look at others builds for idea's / inspiration, sometimes you'll see what another builder has done and then you'll realize hey I just realized I can use that and modify it to work for me ( you )!..

C.H.
 
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Yankphan

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I'm thinking a narrower tire ? It has a 26x2.125 on it now... Balloon type tire... What is the skinniest tire that would fit on a standard 26" barch cruiser wheel ? 1.75 maybe ? 1.50 ? I know this would solve the problem. Not sure what would fit though.... I'd like to get the skinniest I can fit for the rear.
 
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