Spring loaded chain tensioner???? Hawk KPX ?

Megadan · 05-20-2024, 09:03 PM

I tried one, and it lasted about 2 weeks and I took it off. In theory it's nice to have because you can leave the chain a bit on the slack side, or it can go a bit too slack over time and you won't immediately suffer from throwing chains. As far as controlling chain whip is concerned, they do work ok, but not as well as you might think. It really depends on how strong the spring is. Too strong and it can cause increased chain and sprocket wear. Too weak and it won't really do much of anything other than cost you money.

05-20-2024, 09:03 PM	#3
Megadan Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,041	I tried one, and it lasted about 2 weeks and I took it off. In theory it's nice to have because you can leave the chain a bit on the slack side, or it can go a bit too slack over time and you won't immediately suffer from throwing chains. As far as controlling chain whip is concerned, they do work ok, but not as well as you might think. It really depends on how strong the spring is. Too strong and it can cause increased chain and sprocket wear. Too weak and it won't really do much of anything other than cost you money. __________________ Hawk Information and Resource guide: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=20331 2018 Hawk 250 - Full Mod list here. http://www.chinariders.net/showpost....62&postcount=1 2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 https://chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=34124
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