It's just there to take up slack and get it mounted, the rubber of any type would never support it for load. Got a buddy with a lathe? They could spin up a 117mmID, 120mm OD ring of steel or aluminum pretty easily.Originally Posted by Nemesis
It's just there to take up slack and get it mounted, the rubber of any type would never support it for load. Got a buddy with a lathe? They could spin up a 117mmID, 120mm OD ring of steel or aluminum pretty easily.
That sounds good. Get back to me on that. I'm by it off him.
Nitrile is what I ordered. 117mmX2,5mm. That would total 5mm which should squeeze down enough to work. But as Cooter says a metal ring would work best.
Will that help mount that particular jt sprocket if im correct?
Yeh cool i can get that made. Thanks alot cooter, the more precise the measurement the better.
When you try buy a 520 chain an the guy is telling you that it is not reccommended to run a 520 pitch with an engine this size lol
"This may be a strong chain but a 525 or 530 will be stronger than a 520. EK states in their catalog that they recommend one to use a 525 or 530 chain for a bike your size. Please view attachment and you're welcome to view information by following provided link.
http://www.ekchain.jp/product/pdf/cartalog_02.pdf "
I know this dude, dont blame me talk to eric lol
just helping out here .use this link. http://www.ekchain.jp/product/pdf/cartalog_02.pdf
Yeah. These 520 chains are usually used on race bikes to save weight. They are considerably lighter. But are changed often. I was surprised when I saw it on the EBR. When I bought the SX I figured I would just change sprockets from the aftermarket later! Little did I know that it would be a problem because of the front sprocket!! I knew that it had the cush drive on it but I thought it could be separated from the cush!! Opps! Why did you do it this way Erik? Most of these bikes are street ridden.
Because, race bike. Did you forget it also has horrible street gearing
Yeah but that can be fixed with a rear sprocket.
True, the cush drive is not as easily remedied. If only Erik had someone on board that could have helped harness all his genius and passion. They could have told him " Erik, this is all great stuff, but maybe we should change the gearing for the street(especially the SX) and use a chain a little more durable for longevity on the street like a 530 chain" I always thought that was the cool thing about him, he made riders bikes. He really only missed on the gearing and a few other small items on these bikes. I was kind of baffled when I saw his personal SX had lower pegs and higher bars?? He should have done the same on the production bikes(for the SX)
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