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General Discussion => Sidecar Talk => Topic started by: AwL on April 12, 2013, 04:53:16 am

Title: chain adjustment with sidecar
Post by: AwL on April 12, 2013, 04:53:16 am

Hi - threads about chain adjustment for solo bike talk about 2" play with bike on centerstand.  What chain adjustments would folks suggest for bike with sidecar (tires on the ground)?  Just attached a pre-1989 California Companion sidecar on 2009 G5 - works a lot better than previous, heavier hack.   Thanks, Al

Title: Re: chain adjustment with sidecar
Post by: AwL on April 13, 2013, 04:34:11 am

Here's what the enfield with California Companion sidecar looks like. 

Title: Re: chain adjustment with sidecar
Post by: barenekd on April 16, 2013, 07:40:24 pm

With the rider on the bike the 1" play should be adequate.
Bare

Title: Re: chain adjustment with sidecar
Post by: dynamyt on June 09, 2013, 05:13:14 pm

Quote from: AwL on April 12, 2013, 04:53:16 am

Hi - threads about chain adjustment for solo bike talk about 2" play with bike on centerstand.  What chain adjustments would folks suggest for bike with sidecar (tires on the ground)?

Chain tension as a rule is 1" per foot (1/2" on center). I keep mine at 1" at the tightest point on the tension (driven) side of the chain (in our case upper or top side). In setting the tension, you should roll the sprockets and check the chain tension at all points if possible.