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Started as 2004 husky te570 , raked the front stripped most the bike. Got a 76 husky steel tank. Going to install stretched rigid and Springer seat . Powder coat the hubs and rims black and paint the tank creme. And some dual sport tires.
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Join Date: Jul 2012
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I would like to keep the rear shock and swinger, but the chain is all ready rubbing the bottom of the swing arm now. Unless I can put a chain roller on the bottom of the swing arm . I don't know if that would work though.any advise
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Join Date: Jul 2012
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Anybody have any ideas about putting another small sprocket or a roller right after the swingarm pivot on the bottom to keep the chain from rubbing the swinger . I was thinking mabey a recessed sprocket at the bottom of the front of tbe swingarm. Mabey lower the shock mount about 3 inches and run a shorter shock , then the seat can sit low just above the shock. Any advice i would appreciate, i want to finish this bike and not make a infinished lawn decoration.
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Join Date: Jul 2010
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Seat wise, loooks like your gonna have th get creative, Ive seen a leaf Spring used before. I think your on the right track with a chain tensioner on the swing arm. Bike looks like it would rob me in a dark alley. good work.
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Join Date: Mar 2012
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Originally Posted by deicide1
Anybody have any ideas about putting another small sprocket or a roller right after the swingarm pivot on the bottom to keep the chain from rubbing the swinger . I was thinking mabey a recessed sprocket at the bottom of the front of tbe swingarm. Mabey lower the shock mount about 3 inches and run a shorter shock , then the seat can sit low just above the shock. Any advice i would appreciate, i want to finish this bike and not make a infinished lawn decoration.
I wonder if that couldn't be addressed with a piece of round stock and a skateboard wheel.