[Megadan]

So, if you caught my post in my rear sprocket thread, this next part makes more sense. Got my 43 tooth rear sprocket installed and took 2 links out of my 130 link chain to make it 128 links. I installed the TT250 axle adjuster as well to replace my damaged one - yep it works perfectly. The chain is the perfect length now, with the axle sitting almost dead center in the adjuster slots. Its safe to also say that you could run a 126 link chain on these bikes, but that will put the adjusters almost all the way forward with a 17/45 or 17/43 sprocket combination. I am not really a fan of having adjusters maxed in either direction so I chose to stick to 128.

I was still having an issue with my chain rubbing the tire when the wheel was centered, even with the chain guide moved, and removed completely. I also noticed that the chain alignment was just slightly skewed inward as it headed toward the engine. I also noticed uneven wear on the paint of the 45 tooth sprocket on the outside edges of the sprocket teeth indicating a misalignment as well, so I took a note out of another members book and decided to flip the front sprocket around. While a total pain in the rear to tighten the bolts down, it worked brilliantly. My chain is arrow straight front to back with the wheel aligned, and I have enough of a gap that it clears the tires. The only other adjustment I had to make was to grind away about half an inch of the inner lip of the front sprocket cover so I could get it installed. With the chain sitting more outwards, the cover went from a tight fit, to impossible. Not it goes on smoothly.

The only things I have left to do is take the front end apart to inspect everything, install the TT250 brake pedal - also a dead on match to the Hawk unit, and put my new side plastic on. I am still waiting for my new bars to arrive, but the current ones are still functional for now.

The only struggle I am having now is not installing all of my other goodies on this bike. Must...resist...the temptation.