standard bicycle chain

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douglasseattle

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I plan on buidling a one wheeled bicycle trailer with a 79cc motor (harbor freight). I would like to use a standard bicycle chain as I am able to easily make a jack shaft with bike parts and they are lighter and more efficient. Does anyone have any experience with this? Also, I would like to know how much drag there is when I am pedaling and the motor is off (using a centrifugal clutch)???

My hope is to be able to pedal most of the time but when needed, I will use the motor for hills or speed.
 
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I've used BMX chain exlusively for years with no problems other than wear.
Also, if the bike is freewheeling while the engine is off--no drag at all; only a lot of extra weight to push. Watch out tho--you SAY you want to pedal but you'll find yourself leaning on that motor more and more. LOL
 
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