Help, chain hits 2.125 tires
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mapbike
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#41 chain isnt thinner in width it is wider and will make the chain to tire clearance worse.
mapbike
Well-Known Member
Change the tire not the chain, # 41 is a wider chain not narrower....
Just get a 26x1.95 size tire on the back of the bike or a 26x1.75 and the clearance issue will likely go away, that is what I did on all three of my bikes I have the 26x1.95 on 2 of them and I have some very heavy duty 26x1.75 tires on another, chain rubbed the tire on 2 of them before I made the switch and they both originally had the 26x2.125 cruiser tires on them.
narrower back tire should fix you right up, the #41 chain WILL make the problem worse the #415 chain is a 1/2 x 3/16 chain & the #41 chain deminsions are 1/2 x 1/4, it is 1/16" wider than the #415 chain.
Check out the link here, I have these on one of my bikes which is a Huffy Beach Cruiser and they clear everything great, these are awesome tires too, low rolling resistance and good side bite when cornering on or off road, and they are sold here at a great price as well.
Check-em out here: http://www.amazon.com/Kenda-K908-Pathfinder-Blackwall-1-95-Inch/dp/B002DX1DGW/ref=pd_sbs_sg_2
Good luck with the build bro.
Peace
Just get a 26x1.95 size tire on the back of the bike or a 26x1.75 and the clearance issue will likely go away, that is what I did on all three of my bikes I have the 26x1.95 on 2 of them and I have some very heavy duty 26x1.75 tires on another, chain rubbed the tire on 2 of them before I made the switch and they both originally had the 26x2.125 cruiser tires on them.
narrower back tire should fix you right up, the #41 chain WILL make the problem worse the #415 chain is a 1/2 x 3/16 chain & the #41 chain deminsions are 1/2 x 1/4, it is 1/16" wider than the #415 chain.
Check out the link here, I have these on one of my bikes which is a Huffy Beach Cruiser and they clear everything great, these are awesome tires too, low rolling resistance and good side bite when cornering on or off road, and they are sold here at a great price as well.
Check-em out here: http://www.amazon.com/Kenda-K908-Pathfinder-Blackwall-1-95-Inch/dp/B002DX1DGW/ref=pd_sbs_sg_2
Good luck with the build bro.
Peace
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MaxPower
New Member
You can "re-dish" the wheel so the hub flange where the rag joint attaches is out further. Re-dish means tighten or loosening the spokes so that it moves the hub left or right. It may cause the the pedal side chain hit the wheel so you can't dish it too far. A bike shop can do it for 10 to 20 dollars.
mapbike
Well-Known Member
I know this because I have used the #41 chain a lot over the years on many go karts, mini bike and other things including some machinery, no biggy man that was just an honest mistake, at least you were trying to help someone out and that is more than some do at times......so you get big credit for your effort as far as I'm concerned, I wasn't trying to shoot you down with my post either I hope you understand that.
I just wanted to make sure he didn't go out and buy something that I knew would make is current problem even worse, that's all I was doing.
I'm in the same boat you are, I learn something new all the time, thats what makes this great forum such a blessing for us all IMHO....
Peace
I just wanted to make sure he didn't go out and buy something that I knew would make is current problem even worse, that's all I was doing.
I'm in the same boat you are, I learn something new all the time, thats what makes this great forum such a blessing for us all IMHO....
Peace
mapbike
Well-Known Member
Some of the kits still come with the 410 chain and from what I understand they pretty much all used the thinner chain in the begginning but 410 chain is very weak in comparison to the 1/2 X 3/16 chain, so I'm glad we can use heavier chain myself, I would have probably already had a lot of broken chain issues by now with my mod'd engine is I were having to run 410/ standard bike chain.
bigbutterbean
Active Member
or you can get the smaller tire for like fifteen bucks thats what i did. the 26x2 tires are too wide. i rubbed right through to the inner wall on two of those tires before i switched. once i switched i had plenty of clearance. i wouldnt recommend anyone use balloon tires on an mb anyway. balloon tires are for different terrain like sandy or marshy, not for roads
BarelyAWake
New Member
While it would no doubt be the easiest solution to switch to a smaller tire... I gotta say I disagree bigbutterbean, "balloon tires" work wonderfully to help absorb some of the shock of road "irregularities" (otherwise known as potholes heh), help preserve the rims & seem to corner better at the higher speeds of motorized bicycle riding, I always strive to put the largest tires I can on my builds (2.125, 2.1 & 2 currently).
While it's true you may have chain clearance issues & they've a slightly higher rolling resistance, they've sweet road tires w/wraparound tread that's great for street, they're not all jus' for beach cruisers lol, many of the 'Death Race' guys are runnin' some pretty honkin' tires...
*shrug* still, it's w/e works best for you and yer build ofc, to each their own
While it's true you may have chain clearance issues & they've a slightly higher rolling resistance, they've sweet road tires w/wraparound tread that's great for street, they're not all jus' for beach cruisers lol, many of the 'Death Race' guys are runnin' some pretty honkin' tires...
*shrug* still, it's w/e works best for you and yer build ofc, to each their own
silverbear
The Boy Who Never Grew Up
Bigbutterbean,
A lot of experienced and accomplished builders and riders here on the forum would disagree with your statement about balloon tires. I like big feet under me, especially with a lot of weight up above. Heavy frame, engine, gas tank, maybe a transmission, suspension front end adds a lot of weight. I like to have the tires substantial, too, and run as wide as I can get away with. Cruiser tires are great road tires in my opinion. Notice how motorcycles have wider tires? There's a reason.
Regarding the chain clearance issue. Smaller tire width is an option, but I'd try to find a way to keep the fat boy if possible. Sometimes the chain tensioner (if you use one) can be tweaked out a bit to redirect the chain enough for clearance. I'm guessing you have a rag joint. Is the driven sprocket dished in or out? Out will give a little more clearance from the tire.
SB
A lot of experienced and accomplished builders and riders here on the forum would disagree with your statement about balloon tires. I like big feet under me, especially with a lot of weight up above. Heavy frame, engine, gas tank, maybe a transmission, suspension front end adds a lot of weight. I like to have the tires substantial, too, and run as wide as I can get away with. Cruiser tires are great road tires in my opinion. Notice how motorcycles have wider tires? There's a reason.
Regarding the chain clearance issue. Smaller tire width is an option, but I'd try to find a way to keep the fat boy if possible. Sometimes the chain tensioner (if you use one) can be tweaked out a bit to redirect the chain enough for clearance. I'm guessing you have a rag joint. Is the driven sprocket dished in or out? Out will give a little more clearance from the tire.
SB
FileStyle
New Member
I run Maxxis HolyRollers 2.2 tires on my Mtb.- chain clearance from the tire is about 1/8" or less, I know I can see daylight in between chain and tire. and I ve got 100's of miles on these. you have some alignment issues some where! Big tires are the way to go in my opinion.