Recent content by JAGUARMAVEN

Thank you both for those links re the Sprocket Guard. Regards, Dan

Thank you for that video. Do you happen to know where I could purchase the Sprocket Savers? And could they also used used on the clutch side? Regards, Dan

Thanks for all of your imput. I'll see if I can post some pics later today. I'll check the alignment again re the engine and the gears. I was thinking of installing an idler gear. I can weld up a mount with an adjustable rod so I can simply screw the idler up a bit higher each time I need...

Hello, I just finished {or so I thought} a full restoration of a 1970's era Margay Cheetah: media blasted frame, new OHV 6.5 motor {Harbor Freight special $109.00}, custom rear disc brake, throttle and brake cables, axle, axle bearings, sprocket, wheels, tires, clutch etc etc etc. Anyway, on...

Thank you for the info. Regards, Dan

The chain is approx 3/8" thick so the deflection should be approx 3/16"?

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Hi, I am mocking up the motor plate and the sprocket alignment and was wondering how much initial slack that there should be in the chain. I assume that the chain will stretch and have slotted the mounting plate so I can move the motor away from the sprocket to tighten up anu future slack...

Hello, Finally making some progress on my restoration of a once old gnarly looking Margay Cheetah into something that looks like a go kart. Anyway, I am starting to re-assemble the rear axle components and realized that none of the parts came with keyways. I believe that they are all 1/4"...

Thanks for the reply. It was very helpful. Best Regards, Dan

Hi, I am restoring a Margay Cheetah. I have a new 6.5 hp motor. Not quite sure what size sprocket and clutch to use. I plan on using 11.5"od knobby tires, disc brakes. Would a 12 tooth clutch gear and a 60 tooth sprocket be a good combination? Or would a 71 tooth be better. Thanks for any...