Chain Tensioner Spring Loaded Roller

Adjuster · 05-23-2015, 02:29 PM

Do any of you guys have a spring loaded roller tensioner on your bikes? Do you see any immediate benefits? Does this type of tensioner take the place of adjusting the chain tension with the adjusters at the back of the swing arm?

I have posted before I have a problem with my chain it has loose and tight spots as the wheel turns. When I adjust to the correct tension at the tightest point in the chain the loose part is too loose and the chain flops around some. All of my Googling is telling me this is a pretty common problem and all bikes will have this issue to some degree because of manufacturing tolerances. Well of course on my China bike tolerances are a little lax. I am hoping installing one of these chain tensioners will alleviate the loose flopping chain.

In fact I just ordered this one to try out.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/General-Moto...462be6&vxp=mtr

/

05-23-2015, 02:29 PM	#1
Adjuster Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Deerfield Beach FL Posts: 1,410	Chain Tensioner Spring Loaded Roller Do any of you guys have a spring loaded roller tensioner on your bikes? Do you see any immediate benefits? Does this type of tensioner take the place of adjusting the chain tension with the adjusters at the back of the swing arm? I have posted before I have a problem with my chain it has loose and tight spots as the wheel turns. When I adjust to the correct tension at the tightest point in the chain the loose part is too loose and the chain flops around some. All of my Googling is telling me this is a pretty common problem and all bikes will have this issue to some degree because of manufacturing tolerances. Well of course on my China bike tolerances are a little lax. I am hoping installing one of these chain tensioners will alleviate the loose flopping chain. In fact I just ordered this one to try out. http://www.ebay.com/itm/General-Moto...462be6&vxp=mtr /
	0