chain tensioner

[adventureluck]

Hello, I recently purchased a kit and as most of you know you get the plastic chain tensioner. Even properly mounted and in a format giving it the least resistance it wears down. I went to the bike store and asked if they had any sprockets and they said 'only plastic ones.' I tried lowes as well. Where can I get a decent chain tensioner system for a motorized bicycle?

[GoFastBicycles]

I've used belt pulleys from Tractor supply, they also sell a 415 steel sprocket with bearing that is used for chain tension if you have a TS in your town you will come up with something that is better than stock.

[adventureluck]

can you link me on tractorsupply.com what would be what I need to get? I have no clue what would fit the chain tensioner piece that comes in the kit and what sprocket would fit the heavy duty chain. I've the 4 stroke kit from bicycle-engines.com. I have no clue what to get. I need a sprocket or something that will last and will do the job of keeping the chain tight.

[adventureluck]

the closest store is like an hour drive from me at least so

[FileStyle]

a skate board wheel with a groove in it is what I use! I mounted the wheel in my drill press and carved a groove a little wider than the chain and about 3/16" deep. so far and 2500 miles later , it's all good!

[adventureluck]

really a skateboard wheel? That sounds awesome. I'll try that!

[Bikeguy Joe]

Or looky here-
http://motorbicycling.com/f13/skate-...-mod-2590.html

[adventureluck]

Thanks yah, that chinese tensioner crap is just crap. I'm going to do what yer doing with the skate wheel but I bought a spring tensioner from tractorsupply.com and I'm going to put the skate wheel on that, or maybe some other variation of tough wheel.

Tractor Supply Company - Baja Motorsports Chain Tensioner Assembly

[freewheeling frank]

i bought mine directly from baja motor sports and mounted it using chain link gate parts. the spring isnt strong enough so i used abunch of lock washers and titgened the bejesus out of it works really good also run a 2 stroke without a tensioner and havent had any problems,later frank

[Cabinfever1977]

what about a clothes line wheel,there made out of metal and they have a bearing in middle,they come in diffrent sizes too,plus there cheap.i saw some at my hardware store.
but my stock tensioner works fine for now.