Tips on performance mods
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Is there any reason I can't use a chain tool to push the pin back into the link and just remove the master chain link?
i remove my master link many times to take chain off and adjust it them put it back on and all is fine. since i move my engine from my mountain bike to a cruiser bike i needed to add a piece of extra chain to my chain to make it longer and i end up using 2 master links on my chain and one master link was reused from lastime and the second one was unused. it runs fine and still stays on.
i dont see why you cant put the pin back in and just remove the master link,im sure it will work.
i dont see why you cant put the pin back in and just remove the master link,im sure it will work.
Manic Mechanic has some realy nise sprockets, and hub adapters. Use his and you are putting power to the wheel hub not the spokes. Like 30$ for both. Highly Recommend it.
Adding a headlight powered from the engines electrical seems like a cool idea but how much excess electrical power does the little china girl put out? I would be worried it will reduce performance of the plug. Please update us if you have done this with no loss in performance. I'm very interested in this too.
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No. I don't run a masterlink. A good way to put the chain back together is with a pair of vise grips and a small washer. just put the open part of the washer where the pin comes out and squeeze.
hey - cabinfever - maaan - i would not feel right with myself without urging you to get rid of chain 'master links'.
they have never had a good reputation & the consequences of failure are too great
please - get a chainbreaker tool & get rid of the "master" link- it's the only safe way on these bikes.
they have never had a good reputation & the consequences of failure are too great
please - get a chainbreaker tool & get rid of the "master" link- it's the only safe way on these bikes.
im at 500 miles and my chain and master links are working perfect.
they only break if chain was too tight or if master link was on backwards.
they only break if chain was too tight or if master link was on backwards.
Installed my 36 tooth sprocket today.........WOW, what a difference! Much smoother running. I still pedal to start off and I only gained about 2-3mph but the engine sounds so much better. It doesn't sound like it's about to FRAG at any second. It's hard to tell but I run about 1/2-3/4 throttle and that gives me 25mph. Worth every penny.
Yep the 36t is the way to go. Much smoother running and a little more in the top end, but you done need to ring its neck at a cruze speed.
As for the chains. I run a BMX chain. That thing that comes with the motor is from a long wall mining machine, I'm sure.
Steve
As for the chains. I run a BMX chain. That thing that comes with the motor is from a long wall mining machine, I'm sure.
Steve
