My rear tire is touching the chain on the left side, the one that is attached to the motor. Please help
PICS!
Also:
wheel trued?
tire-size?
quick-release?
axle level and perpendicular to frame?
sprocket dished (in or out)?
chain clearing chain-stay?
Also:
wheel trued?
tire-size?
quick-release?
axle level and perpendicular to frame?
sprocket dished (in or out)?
chain clearing chain-stay?
kioshk is right. Photos are almost a necessity here.
Chain clearance can be a bit tricky. But if you take some pics, then we're pretty likely to see some solution. So are you, for that matter. And then you won't even need the advice.
Good luck.
Chain clearance can be a bit tricky. But if you take some pics, then we're pretty likely to see some solution. So are you, for that matter. And then you won't even need the advice.
Good luck.
It sounds to me like your tires are wider than what the chain can clear. If both the top and bottom chain runs are rubbing the tire (chain is rubbing the tire in two spots), then this is almost certainly the case. Tires that are not as wide will solve the problem.
I recommend that you get rid of the 415 or the 410 chain and get this chain instead---> Wippermann ConneX 1R8 1/2 x 1/8 Nickel Heavy Duty Chain
This is a thinner chain but it is one of the strongest BMX chains you can get. It has reinforced nickel plated links. It will not twist and has a breaking load of 12,000 newton so it will not break. It will slide through your engine sprocket much smoother than the bulky 415 and will give you more room to clear the tire. I had the same problem clearing the tire and this worked for me.
This is a thinner chain but it is one of the strongest BMX chains you can get. It has reinforced nickel plated links. It will not twist and has a breaking load of 12,000 newton so it will not break. It will slide through your engine sprocket much smoother than the bulky 415 and will give you more room to clear the tire. I had the same problem clearing the tire and this worked for me.
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I also like the BMX half link chains like the shadow conspiracy chains, these are super strong and look great, you can also get them in some really cool color combos to match your bike... Here's one of their cooler looking ones, they're a bit pricy but great when you need good looks and a really tough chain...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SHADOW-CONS...747?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25961f706b
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SHADOW-CONS...747?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25961f706b
Thank you guys. Got it adjusted right!
Very cool and good job, Serg. What did you do to fix it?
