Should this chain be tight or loose? This is my first build on small engine. I have excess just laying on top for pic. Am I running it right? Thx
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That's ''scary'' loose, & an accident waiting to happen !! 
Also,,
is there any teeth left on that back sprocket, or are the teeth just covered in black grease ??.. Can't really tell for sure in the pic.
Lastly,,
Don't think you need that big of back sprocket with the 212,, you are just going to potentially flip yourself over backwards.
What's the tooth count on the clutch & back sprocket ??
Also,,
is there any teeth left on that back sprocket, or are the teeth just covered in black grease ??.. Can't really tell for sure in the pic.
Lastly,,
Don't think you need that big of back sprocket with the 212,, you are just going to potentially flip yourself over backwards.
What's the tooth count on the clutch & back sprocket ??
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That's ''scary'' loose, & an accident waiting to happen !!
Also,,
is there any teeth left on that back sprocket, or are the teeth just covered in black grease ??.. Can't really tell for sure in the pic.
Lastly,,
Don't think you need that big of back sprocket with the 212,, you are just going to potentially flip yourself over backwards.
What's the tooth count on the clutch & back sprocket ??
Also,,
is there any teeth left on that back sprocket, or are the teeth just covered in black grease ??.. Can't really tell for sure in the pic.
Lastly,,
Don't think you need that big of back sprocket with the 212,, you are just going to potentially flip yourself over backwards.
What's the tooth count on the clutch & back sprocket ??
Welcome...and no worries...most the pros didn't even notice it..lol. Your chain should have about a 1/2 of deflection. Meaning you can move it up and down about a half inch basically. That is generally perfect tightness for a chain. And the biggest part is to make sure it is to make sure the sprockets line up straight. Meaning the chain needs to be straight as possible.
Boy , that tooth count sure seems larger than that in the pic,, but it is really hard to see...
Count that & the clutch teeth for us, ok?
Use a Sharpie or paint, ''not black'',, & just mark the 1st. tooth on each sprocket,, & count around until you get back to that mark.
You can set the bike on a milk crate or something, so you can turn the wheel ect.
Count that & the clutch teeth for us, ok?
Use a Sharpie or paint, ''not black'',, & just mark the 1st. tooth on each sprocket,, & count around until you get back to that mark.
You can set the bike on a milk crate or something, so you can turn the wheel ect.
Bolt the engine down loosely and slide it all the way back in the slots. Then cut your chain (by driving out the pin in the apropriate link) to the shortest length that still fits easily. Then, after you put the chain on, slide the engine forward until the chain is snug, but not ridiculous, and tighten the bolts. I like to go until there is no "jiggle" in the chain. As the chain wears, it will get longer (especially in the beginning) and you will need to retighten occasionally.
What model is your mini? Can you find orginal stock pics that might show a bracket to facilitate sliding the engine forward?
What model is your mini? Can you find orginal stock pics that might show a bracket to facilitate sliding the engine forward?
That's pretty much what I figured.
Gear ratio is 5.4 -1
That bike with a 5.4 - 1 ratio & 212,, is going to be a handful ....
Have you ridden powered bikes much, like dirt bikes or Motorcycles ect. ??
If it was me, I would go with an 11t clutch sprocket to tame it down some out of the hole.
That would give you a ratio of 4.9 - 1
12t sprocket would even tame it down more, & give you a ratio of 4.5 - 1.
If you weigh under ''say'' 180lbs.,, the 12 tooth would probably be fine,, plus safer.
Gear ratio is 5.4 -1
That bike with a 5.4 - 1 ratio & 212,, is going to be a handful ....
Have you ridden powered bikes much, like dirt bikes or Motorcycles ect. ??
If it was me, I would go with an 11t clutch sprocket to tame it down some out of the hole.
That would give you a ratio of 4.9 - 1
12t sprocket would even tame it down more, & give you a ratio of 4.5 - 1.
If you weigh under ''say'' 180lbs.,, the 12 tooth would probably be fine,, plus safer.
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That's pretty much what I figured.
Gear ratio is 5.4 -1
That bike with a 5.4 - 1 ratio & 212,, is going to be a handful ....
Have you ridden powered bikes much, like dirt bikes or Motorcycles ect. ??
If it was me, I would go with an 11t clutch sprocket to tame it down some out of the hole.
That would give you a ratio of 4.9 - 1
12t sprocket would even tame it down more, & give you a ratio of 4.5 - 1.
If you weigh under ''say'' 180lbs.,, the 12 tooth would probably be fine,, plus safer.
Gear ratio is 5.4 -1
That bike with a 5.4 - 1 ratio & 212,, is going to be a handful ....
Have you ridden powered bikes much, like dirt bikes or Motorcycles ect. ??
If it was me, I would go with an 11t clutch sprocket to tame it down some out of the hole.
That would give you a ratio of 4.9 - 1
12t sprocket would even tame it down more, & give you a ratio of 4.5 - 1.
If you weigh under ''say'' 180lbs.,, the 12 tooth would probably be fine,, plus safer.
