Need a damn chain tensioner!

[maxwell]

not one of those fancy bolt-on/weld-on ones, just a regular old chain tensioner that the rear axle goes through. don't ask me why my dumb ass needs one, but i do. and i can't find them anywhere.

the only thing that comes up are those aftermarket springloaded thingies that weld/bolt-on to the frame.

can any of you folks point me in the right direction?

 

[maxwell]

bike is working with a tcbro's hardtail, by the way... apparently some people are saying the chain tensioners used for those are different?

 

[Downer]

This?
http://www.mikesxs.net/product/28-1065.html

 

[maxwell]

goddamn it! yes! thank you!

 

[b1broc]

Dude i used xs400 tensioners and reamed them out and they work awsome i have the exact same hardtail as u if u have no luck i got a extra set that i can ream out for ya if u want

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[littlebill31]

Just remember that the right side and left side are different. The right side axle holes (inner/outer) are the same diameter, but the outside of the left adjuster has a smaller diameter. That is so only the threaded end comes out and not the whole axle. The alignment cut marks should be on the top of the adjusters as well.

 

[maxwell]

Thanks b1! I already ordered a new set though. i'll let you know what happens with em.

And thanks Bill. I definitely appreciate the pro-tip. I'll make sure i keep it in mind. I just can't wait to get this fuckin thing back on the road already! the worst part is we had a 65 degree day here today. got all hyped up and shit to go ride, and wound up finding out i needed this shit. AWFUL day lol

 

[blackbetty]

I used CB750 ones; they work pretty well with the 3/4" washers you have to use with the tail.