TMEC200 chain rubbing frame anyone else?

[tmec808]

Originally Posted by Adjuster

It is almost as if your rear swing arm/tire isn't lifted up high enough in the rear. Make sure your rear shock is installed correctly.


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thank rear shock has no adjustments and only can be put on 1 way.

1 bolt on top

1 bolt on bottom

no adjusters, lowering options, preload setting, just bolt on.

the rear shock was very lost and i needed to add a washer to stop the whole rear end from moving around.

added a thick washer and fixed the problem

http://s1068.photobucket.com/user/ru....mp4.html?o=17

[tmec808]

if anyone else has the same model and can take a pic for me to show the difference in chain height off the frame without anyone on the bike that would help me out.

I'm sure there should be clearance off the frame without a rider.

when the rider sits on the bike and the swingarm angle changes there would be even more frame clearance to make up for chain flop and suspension travel wile riding/in motion.

just need some pics to verify this.

[tmec808]

see this angle it's like the swingarm is too low or the motor is too low

[tmec808]

thank for the input

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by tmec808

Not disputing your experience, just making an observation; that chain is guitar-string tight. It wouldn't matter if the chain had proper slack, because it wouldn't help the rubbing issue. X3 on the roller being welded on in the wrong spot.

[tmec808]

thank again everyone for the reply.

i know chain looks tight in the picture but i assure you has easily 1 inch freeply with rider and weight on the bike.

i will take videos soon so you can see chain movement, slack, frame contact.

i was in contact with excalibur motorsports and they are the ones sending me the bigger chain rollers and asking me to just re-weld the lower roller instead of sending me a replacement unit.

he said that the warranty doesn't apply or cover that....

he seems to think if i run a bigger roller and a $10 rear chain guide i will be OK.

i explained that i didn't feel safe with a $10 chain guide keeping everything together at 50mph.

i wouldn't mind having to re locate a footpeg or panels not perfectly lining up, but this is more of a safety/operating issue than cosmetic.

left front shock guard also rubs on the tire, but i can live with it being off, but again the chain thing is just too much

hopefully i can get more input and excaliubur can stand by their "warranty" and send me a working unit.

[jjn]

Man, sorry this had to happen to you. I'm on the verge of buying a new Chinabike, and am still deciding which one. I've heard good stuff about the TMEC bikes in general. Your experience may influence my choice. I am going through a process of elimination...

[SpudRider]

Originally Posted by tmec808

thank again everyone for the reply.

i know chain looks tight in the picture but i assure you has easily 1 inch freeply with rider and weight on the bike.

i will take videos soon so you can see chain movement, slack, frame contact.

i was in contact with excalibur motorsports and they are the ones sending me the bigger chain rollers and asking me to just re-weld the lower roller instead of sending me a replacement unit.

he said that the warranty doesn't apply or cover that....

he seems to think if i run a bigger roller and a $10 rear chain guide i will be OK.

i explained that i didn't feel safe with a $10 chain guide keeping everything together at 50mph.

i wouldn't mind having to re locate a footpeg or panels not perfectly lining up, but this is more of a safety/operating issue than cosmetic.

left front shock guard also rubs on the tire, but i can live with it being off, but again the chain thing is just too much

hopefully i can get more input and excaliubur can stand by their "warranty" and send me a working unit.

I don't think you should be required to re-position the lower chain roller on a brand new motorcycle. That manufacturing defect is certainly covered by any valid warranty. I hope Excalibur Motorsports treats you properly, and sends your a replacement bike. However, based upon your reported conversations with them, I am not optimistic.

At the very least, they should pay for a local welder to do the work. I don't respect their claim that such a defect is not covered under warranty.

[tmec808]

once again thanks to everyone for the replies.

i agree and hopefully excalibur will send me a new unit. i told him i would be willing to pay for the shipping cost if he would just send me a safe working motorcycle.

he says there is no warranty form the manufacturer, but, if your business sells a product you should be able to take care of your customers if one or your inventory is defective.

they seem to be on my side as far as trying to "fix" the problem and get it re-welded to a different location or sending me a new frame. i explained that due to the location of the chain roller mount it would cost a significant amount of money for a shop to complete the job. same goes for having a shop transfer an enitre bike into a new frame.

i feel as if i purchased a defective television and when i try to get a working one they send me to the tv-repair shop to get my defective tv fixed. in that case i should have been given the defective tv price not full price.

if excalibur can send me a new unit i would say you can rest easy when purchasing with them but if not be ready to roll the dice. if this wasn't a safety issue wouldn't be that big of a deal, but i cannot feel safe for me or anyone else to ride a bike like that. who knows what else is not aligned correctly on that unit there was obviously a defect/problem during manufacturing on this unit

[Weldangrind]

Originally Posted by SpudRider

I don't think you should be required to re-position the lower chain roller on a brand new motorcycle. That manufacturing defect is certainly covered by any valid warranty. I hope Excalibur Motorsports treats you properly, and sends your a replacement bike. However, based upon your reported conversations with them, I am not optimistic.

At the very least, they should pay for a local welder to do the work. I don't respect their claim that such a defect is not covered under warranty.

X2!

That is clearly a defect in workmanship, hence one of the reasons for warranty!