Theres a build thread here on the forum where someone did make a self adjusting chain tensioner.I just cant remember who it was.
That would be my thread: http://www.xs400.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11617
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My build progress so far......
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That would be my thread: http://www.xs400.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11617
dodger0129
amatuer/enthusiast builde
Hey Dave....
Some useful info there mate.....How are you getting on with it??..is it still performing ok??
I was only able to put a few hundred km's on the bike after the install before winter made me park the bike. No issues were encountered during that time.
The only possible negative that I noticed is that at very slow (walking) speeds there is a noticeable vibration from the chain links passing over the roller. I was initially concerned that it would be worse at speed, but that hasn't been the case. I've ridden on country roads, city streets, and highways at speeds up to 140kph and not had any problems. The roller is showing a slight bit of wear from where the chain has been running, but nothing to be concerned about. It will eventually wear out, but since it is an "off the shelf" part, replacement will be simple and painless.
The only possible negative that I noticed is that at very slow (walking) speeds there is a noticeable vibration from the chain links passing over the roller. I was initially concerned that it would be worse at speed, but that hasn't been the case. I've ridden on country roads, city streets, and highways at speeds up to 140kph and not had any problems. The roller is showing a slight bit of wear from where the chain has been running, but nothing to be concerned about. It will eventually wear out, but since it is an "off the shelf" part, replacement will be simple and painless.
dodger0129
amatuer/enthusiast builde
Cool.....thanks for the input
Think I'll maybe mock up a couple of different options,see how they line up..
Pics to follow
dodger0129
amatuer/enthusiast builde
How to take a brand new Harley fender and chop it up with a grinder within 10 minutes of getting it outta the box!!!!
haha....
It's only rough fitted,needs trimming and fitting properly...still not sure if i'll go with it or stick with the original
haha....It's only rough fitted,needs trimming and fitting properly...still not sure if i'll go with it or stick with the original
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dodger0129
amatuer/enthusiast builde
thanks fella's
dodger0129
amatuer/enthusiast builde
Cool.....thanks for the input
Think I'll maybe mock up a couple of different options,see how they line up..
Pics to follow
Sooooo.......first go at the chain roller/tensioner.
It's a GSXR rear brake pedal I had bought for something else.
I cut peg off,Drilled a few holes in it,and attached a pit bike chain roller with some brass wingnuts to finish it off.
There's no spring at the moment....you can set/adjust the tension by loseninig the bolt at the frame and rotating the arm.
I'll see how that works,and maybe add a spring if needs be
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I like it. I need to come up with something like this myself. I am running very tight chain clearances due to my huge rear shocks.
I think for a hard-tail you may be able to get away with no spring; the chain won't be flexing and moving nearly as much as it would be with rear suspension moving up and down all the time.
I think for a hard-tail you may be able to get away with no spring; the chain won't be flexing and moving nearly as much as it would be with rear suspension moving up and down all the time.
dodger0129
amatuer/enthusiast builde
That's kinda what I was hoping....I do have adjusters on the axle also,but I'm hoping to be able to keep that in one setting,and just fine adjust with the roller.I've got to get a custom length chain made also....
Do you have any extra 530 chain to play with? You might be able to just buy an extra long chain and cut it to size yourself. If you have flexible measuring tape you can probably calculate the required length too!
dodger0129
amatuer/enthusiast builde
dodger0129
amatuer/enthusiast builde
Hey Fella's........
Little bit of a progress update....
First off,got my Harley rear 'guard final fitted and trimmed up.Just needs a bit of filler when the back wheels of next.
Got my Vintage Lucas tail light stripped,primed a painted.Replaced the cracked lense with one I made from some red plastic,polished the hell out of it with some plastic headlight cleaner,and replaced the bulb holder for a modern one,complete with LED bulb.
Finally,bought some micro switches for the indicators,to mount in the handlebars....been after some of these for ages,as I think they look the nuts,and finally found some at a reasonable price!!!!...am really pleased with how they look fitted!
Little bit of a progress update....
First off,got my Harley rear 'guard final fitted and trimmed up.Just needs a bit of filler when the back wheels of next.
Got my Vintage Lucas tail light stripped,primed a painted.Replaced the cracked lense with one I made from some red plastic,polished the hell out of it with some plastic headlight cleaner,and replaced the bulb holder for a modern one,complete with LED bulb.
Finally,bought some micro switches for the indicators,to mount in the handlebars....been after some of these for ages,as I think they look the nuts,and finally found some at a reasonable price!!!!...am really pleased with how they look fitted!
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dodger0129
amatuer/enthusiast builde
Hey BC....
They are alluminium,made to look like wood!
I think they're awesome.
Really do look like wood too.
They are made for 1" bars,so had to make an adapter sleeve for them to fit,as my bars are 7/8".
I got them from H.K on ebay,worked out about £25 with shipping.....had to wait three weeks for delivery though......I think they sent 'em by pigeon!!!!!
