The Chopper Compendium

Made one. Trying a picture.
http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb16 ... MG0319.jpg
http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb16 ... 0316-1.jpg

gww25
Thanks for the complement.
I have looked at McMaster-Car and Grainger web sites for a sprocket to make a idler.
They list there sprockets as #40-50-60,my chain is a 530. Dose 50=530?

I should have said the chain is 1/2" from where the frame go's behind the oil tank.

gww25
I have lowered the rear about 4-5".The swing arm is now running at a angle putting the chain a 1/2" from frame at the bottom of the oil tank.
Take a look at the above address for photo bucket,A good picture is the 3rd row 4th picture from the left.

Jeff L Thanks for sticking with me on this . I think teflon would wear faster then UHMW. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultra-high-molecular-weight_polyethylene My problem is the chain has only about 1/2" before it will hit the top frame because I have lowered the bike about 4". http://s210...

Jeff L
Thanks,but the material in question is on top of the aluminum swing arm.

Jeff L
Thanks but the material in question is on top of the aluminum swing arm.

Can a fixed tensiorer be used with a swing arm or do I need a spring loaded one?
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z238 ... ral185.jpg
Anyone know what material is pictured in the above address? UHMW?
Thanks for your reply's.

Thanks for the replys.
Jeff L-Can you give me some details ,like what sprocket and bearing did you use?
Thanks, Fred

Has anybody made there own chain tensioner.
Pictures?

I have some pictures of my late 84 sportster,hope this works.

http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb166/lakesmod/

A lot of nice builds on this site.
Fred