SquidBonez
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Been doing some test riding before I finally paint it to make sure there's no welding left to do. After throwing a chain I decided to add a storage bin to the side to bring extra chain/masterlinks/tools with me in case of a breakdown. But the biggest addition is a spring loaded adjustable chain tensioner.
Not only do I have the slots in the engine plate for adjustment, I now have this spring loaded tensioner to actively tighten the chain as it wears. The tensioner itself also has multiple spring/idler wheel positions to allow for different spring strengths/sprocket sizes. Obviously you still need to keep an eye on you chain, but this at least will take up the slack that happens between adjustments. Hopefully this prevents any future chain-related issues. And if not, I have my storage bin to hold my tools to make any on-the-go repairs.
Not only do I have the slots in the engine plate for adjustment, I now have this spring loaded tensioner to actively tighten the chain as it wears. The tensioner itself also has multiple spring/idler wheel positions to allow for different spring strengths/sprocket sizes. Obviously you still need to keep an eye on you chain, but this at least will take up the slack that happens between adjustments. Hopefully this prevents any future chain-related issues. And if not, I have my storage bin to hold my tools to make any on-the-go repairs.