Recent content by Smitty484

Thank you for helping me . I got a few more questions . My jackshaft spans the width of the frame would it be better if I moved the drive wheel to the left side and moved the bearing over to make it 5" long as opposed to 14. Thanks matt

I have a little adjustment here for the jack shaft . I think I mite have crap drive parts the sproket is deffanatly not running tru and this chain I got off of eBay is almost coming apart at some of the rivits.the engine mount isn't welded in yet so can do what ever there. Need some ideas to...

Thanks guys for all the replies. I was thinking it was coming from the sprocket hub area. Plus the chain I have is 40 and it has a lot of room to slide around on the sproket was thinking 41 or 420 would be a better choice. All my adjustment for the rear wheel is in the jackshaft was thinking I...

when I rotate the rear sprocket there is a point where the chain goes from feeling good to being almost to tight. 1/4" of play seams tight . I have 3/4 to 1/2" in one spot and 1/4" in another. Is there a way to send a video ? Thanks matt

I'm sure the frame isn't perfect ,very close but not perfect. But I figured if I do drivetrain last and line it all up as one it would be cool. This is my first try at this.

Maybe I'm just over thinking it . Plus the gearing comes out to 7 to 1 I'm using 18" tires

I can only do one at a time

I'm trying to I only have an iPhone. You got any tips for that. Thanks matt

First post here looking for help on a scratch built bike frame is done now trying making it drive. I used all new parts bearings, shaft, everything's new. When I put the chain from rear wheel to sprocket on jackshaft it has a tight spot. Any help would be great. Thanks Matt