T500 Chain Question

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T500 Chain Question

Post by Syd »

I have finished my T500 restoration and I noticed that the distance between the chain and the rear tyre of around 5-6mm which seems really close - is this correct? The rear wheel alignment is correct.
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Re: T500 Chain Question

Post by Zunspec4 »

As long as there is no mis-alignment between the front and rear sprockets (and if standard there shouldn't be) and the chain is not actually hitting the tyre you are fine.

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Re: T500 Chain Question

Post by parksie »

what size tyre have you put on.
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Re: T500 Chain Question

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Continental 4.00-18 64S
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Re: T500 Chain Question

Post by parksie »

Tyre size is Ok. reason I asked as I have seen some with larger tyres (4.50) and they tend to rub on the chain guard which shows how close it is normally.
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