Is the upgraded tensioner any better?

rimotorbiker · #1 06-13-2009, 02:25 PM

Im getting a 80cc engine kit and it say upgraded tensioner with bearings is it any good?I also ordered a spring one from tractor supply.

matt167 · #2 06-13-2009, 04:09 PM

spins easier, but the wheel on the TSC tensioner is way better..

Tinsmith · #3 06-13-2009, 04:12 PM

rimotorbiker, The spring tensioner from TSC is good, but you might find that you have to obtain a stronger spring. I had to modifiy my quite a bit to fit my bike, and just added a regular spring to pull from the back side. It worked well, and I eventually removed the roller and went to a sprocket which has been great. A lot of guys seem to be going to the t-shirt shims which make a lot of sense. I might try them on a second build. Good Luck

captainrichhill · #4 06-13-2009, 04:29 PM

I have a TSC wheel and spring and couldn't come up with an effective setup so I went bak to the original wheel. DAX kit came with wheel with a bearing it works fine. I may try to engineer a better mount for the TSC wheel/spring later on.

rimotorbiker · #5 06-13-2009, 07:34 PM

can you use the tsc wheel on the stock tensioner mount matt?

marvin martian · #6 06-13-2009, 07:48 PM

The stock mounting bracket for the tensioner can be used, with some modification. I used the stock bracket with the tractor supply tensioner and spring. I would think it could also be adapted for use in the location intended by the kit manufacturers.

rimotorbiker · #7 06-13-2009, 07:54 PM

Have you had any problem with the chain hitting together that looks kinda close?

marvin martian · #8 06-13-2009, 08:03 PM

Good eye, rimotorbiker. I do need to take another link out of the chain, as it does slap together sometimes. I haven't done it yet because I ordered a new clamshell adapter and sprocket from Creative Engineer. Have not installed it yet, though. I am thinking of getting a 36 tooth from Jim, I currently have a 34 tooth.

rimotorbiker · #9 06-13-2009, 08:09 PM

Thanks for sharing the pic marvin im thinkin of ideas from it right now.

marvin martian · #10 06-13-2009, 08:14 PM

No problem, that is what this forum is all about! I have been thinking about reversing the spring tension and letting the tensioner pull down on the bottom run of the chain.