I need to vent some ideas.
My rear fender is kind of a PITA. Due to how it's mounted I had to use one extra link in my chain. That + that I use a 18" rear wheel instead of a 16" results in that my chain tensioning bolts in my plunger is to short. I can't get my chain to stretch enough, or if I pull one link, my wheel will be grinding on my rear fender front mount bolts at higher speeds (due to the rise of the tire, centrifugal power yada yada..)
So. Which idea is the better one of these two? Pro's and con's are widely appreciated:
1. A one or two tooth larger rear sprocket? (I know of the slight increase of rpm in high way speeds with this).
2. A spring loaded chain tensioner (á la Monstercraftsman style)? Costly, shipping alone is a fortune to me in Sweden and I'm in kind of a hurry since this is the only thing keeping me off the road (this + my registration inspection).
What would ya all have done in my situation?
Thanks, Stabler.
My rear fender is kind of a PITA. Due to how it's mounted I had to use one extra link in my chain. That + that I use a 18" rear wheel instead of a 16" results in that my chain tensioning bolts in my plunger is to short. I can't get my chain to stretch enough, or if I pull one link, my wheel will be grinding on my rear fender front mount bolts at higher speeds (due to the rise of the tire, centrifugal power yada yada..)
So. Which idea is the better one of these two? Pro's and con's are widely appreciated:
1. A one or two tooth larger rear sprocket? (I know of the slight increase of rpm in high way speeds with this).
2. A spring loaded chain tensioner (á la Monstercraftsman style)? Costly, shipping alone is a fortune to me in Sweden and I'm in kind of a hurry since this is the only thing keeping me off the road (this + my registration inspection).
What would ya all have done in my situation?
Thanks, Stabler.