I keep having a problem with chain tension & wonder what I can do to help keep it from happening. Basically, I adjust the chain to get it where I want, but after riding, it seems like I get axle creep & the tension increases until it's too tight. I have the axle in place & tighten the nuts to lock it in place. After yesterday's hood ride, it was too tight again.
It's an old Baja Warrior with a modded motor, jackshaft, drum brakes & good tires. I'm thinking it might be due to heavy braking at high speeds (pulling on the axle too hard), but I can't seem to figure out a way to keep it in one place & have it stay there. Maybe clean the inside & outside frame members better, degrease the washers & then put it all back together again? Different washers that grab better? Anybody else have this happen on their bike & come up with a fix that works?
It's an old Baja Warrior with a modded motor, jackshaft, drum brakes & good tires. I'm thinking it might be due to heavy braking at high speeds (pulling on the axle too hard), but I can't seem to figure out a way to keep it in one place & have it stay there. Maybe clean the inside & outside frame members better, degrease the washers & then put it all back together again? Different washers that grab better? Anybody else have this happen on their bike & come up with a fix that works?