I took the tensioner off and i didn't make the chain any shorter then it is in the pics
All I did was put a longer chain on the pedal side so i could move the wheel back to take up the slack of the motor chain
Toad,
Your bike is no junker. I've seen much, much worse. And that's a fact. Pretty doesn't always mean dependable and your bike isn't ugly. Have fun with it, ride careful and enjoy it. You know where to come if you need any help.
Tom