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#61 PostAuthor: Pigford » Sun May 18, 2014 3:11 pm

Had another little detail to sort - thanks for the link Bear.....

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#62 PostAuthor: Magnum1 » Mon May 19, 2014 4:18 pm

I've been looking at the chain tensioners, what size chain are you running? Is it a 530?

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#63 PostAuthor: HowieD » Mon May 19, 2014 6:07 pm

Pigford wrote:
Monster Craftsmen are ace - they shipped from the USA and it came to a total of £89 all-in...... they are smart and even made sure the item was tax friendly :wink: I'd highly recommend them!!!!!


I think the tax friendly thing is my fault 'cos mine got stitched up for £22 import duty on its way in :(


edited to correct the Duty to pay after re-reading my thread !!
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#64 PostAuthor: Pigford » Tue May 20, 2014 4:05 pm

Magnum1 wrote:I've been looking at the chain tensioners, what size chain are you running? Is it a 530?

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Rod - yes 530 - 19t front & 42 rear :wink:



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#65 PostAuthor: Magnum1 » Tue May 20, 2014 4:30 pm

Thanks for that, sorry, just one more question; I see you adapted the tensioner to a bracket. Is that because it won't fit around the cross member?

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#66 PostAuthor: Pigford » Tue May 20, 2014 5:53 pm

Magnum1 wrote:Thanks for that, sorry, just one more question; I see you adapted the tensioner to a bracket. Is that because it won't fit around the cross member?

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Yep - think they sent the wrong diameter - BUT theres sweet FA room for it on the frame tube anyhow as the brazing is in the way :roll: It's fixed to the sidestand cross member so easily removed.
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#67 PostAuthor: Magnum1 » Wed May 21, 2014 3:52 pm

Right o, cheers
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#68 PostAuthor: Pigford » Fri Jun 13, 2014 2:07 pm

I've now got hold of some tough polypropylene 9mm sheet ....

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...and Araldited some of it as a slider.....

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So I'll see how that goes :roll:


Also got an R1 hugger off eBay (£10) and it does the job....

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AND.............. got some more jets off Allens Performance - pilots & mains - arrived next day (all stuff off the shelf - in stock) so can do some more fine tuning :shock:
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#69 PostAuthor: Ginger Bear » Fri Jun 13, 2014 2:13 pm

Looks like a plan Piggy.

I'd be tempted to countersink the top slider & screw it to the swinger as well. If it comes off & gets stuck between the chain & front sprocket you'll be toast. :ek And we don't want that. :no :no
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#70 PostAuthor: firyembers » Fri Jun 13, 2014 3:44 pm

don't be tempted do it,it will not last 5 mins i suggest,not even to the local shop.

I did the same and used some 4mm csk screws...

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#71 PostAuthor: Pigford » Fri Jun 13, 2014 4:47 pm

firyembers wrote:don't be tempted do it,it will not last 5 mins i suggest,not even to the local shop.

I did the same and used some 4mm csk screws...

the consequences are dire.


:evil: Oh well - worth a try :!:
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#72 PostAuthor: Ginger Bear » Fri Jun 13, 2014 6:36 pm

That might just 'Save your Bacon' Piggy. :up

I can help you out with a couple of Rivnuts if there's not enough meat there, I'm guessing there should be plenty to tap a decent M6 thread.
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#73 PostAuthor: Pigford » Fri Jun 13, 2014 7:17 pm

Cheers lads - I've got the kit - will add a screw or 2 before the test run :wink:
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#74 PostAuthor: Is Vic There » Fri Jun 13, 2014 9:04 pm

Great idea mate, great idea for additional screws as well.
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#75 PostAuthor: Magnum1 » Sat Jun 14, 2014 8:46 am

This issue has always been a problem on the Harris', especially with a round tube swing arm. I've tried all sorts of bodges. Now I'm thinking a liquid based resin that can be applied to make a mould could be the way to go. That way it could be enclosed and bolted together in two halves. Or, just apply a load of it in layers straight on the the arm.

Any thoughts?
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