Hey guys. Just ordered a ton of parts from OldMiniBikes to finish my build but...mocked everything up tonight and realized I might have a clearance issue. I have the engine pulled completely forward, and the jackshaft bracket pulled completely backwards, in their respective slots. I mocked up my old sprocket and chain to realize that I will have very little clearance between the chain and the motor. It's probably 1/4"
Is this too close? Any chance it will hit while it's flying around at high speeds? Also, this leaves me no room for chain tension adjustment other than adding/removing links, is this going to be a major issue? Should I try and rig up a chain tensioner?
I could cut out the motor plate and move it forward. But, I already cut it out to take out the angle, layed it flat, welded it in and painted the whole thing!
I could also get some bearing hangers and re-work the jackshaft mount to give me a little more room, maybe an inch to work with. Is this my best bet? Is this even a problem worth freaking out about?
Is this too close? Any chance it will hit while it's flying around at high speeds? Also, this leaves me no room for chain tension adjustment other than adding/removing links, is this going to be a major issue? Should I try and rig up a chain tensioner?
I could cut out the motor plate and move it forward. But, I already cut it out to take out the angle, layed it flat, welded it in and painted the whole thing!
I could also get some bearing hangers and re-work the jackshaft mount to give me a little more room, maybe an inch to work with. Is this my best bet? Is this even a problem worth freaking out about?
