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[Alan (Lancashire)]

AllyF , 520 half link here http://www.feked.com/chain-sprockets/re ... chain.html , 530 half link here http://www.feked.com/chain-sprockets/re ... chain.html not for o ring chain tho ,

[Michael]

There is nothing wrong with the EFU chain and sprocket system. The snail cams could be better, but the system is fine Bertie. My first chain lasted forever!! Cheers for the info Norm. I have non O-ring chain just now - might save me a few bob.

[grunda 12]

hi all i,ve never put a chain on my diesel bullet in 3 years and have racked up around 14000 miles although some were in petrol form and my home market bullet has the diamond o ring chain fitted ,i tried Mr H,s adjusters but found them no better than the snail cams although my snails were good for wheel alignment anyway so mr,h,s adjusters hang on a nail in the garage unloved a sorry snail i know atb paul.

[Norm]

The snail cams are fine, put then in a vice clamped together as a pair and with a rat tail file, re file the notches properly then set the back wheel up correctly with either a straight edge/ string line/laser and when correct, center punch where the pins are and you then have a point to work to and the notches can be easily seen and counted

[AllyF]

All sorted, 8 quid on fleabay, Renolds cranked link. Not having a chain splitter, I pushed out the chain rivet using my vice and a short masonry nail with the point ground off, a couple of nuts and some black tack to hold it all together. Added the new 1/2 link, pressed the old pin back in, peened the rivet head. 40 minutes work from start to finish, plus 10 minutes to adjust the wheel alignment. The rear axle is about midway in its slot in the swinging arm now, the chain now has 1 inch of slack when suspension is loaded, and there is plenty of adjustment left for any wear.
That's the bullet sorted for a while, shame the weather will be bad over the weekend.

Next shed job is to try and get my Bantam front brake to at least attempt to slow the bike down (luckily the back brake is like dropping anchor!)

[Dennis O]

AllyF. Norm is correct and clamping then filing of the groves in the snail cam adjusters is a good move and was used by the trials lads for years. Also when every thing is correct I painted the centre punch marks to help to see them and also the chain split pin link.
Use a straight edge to align the wheels as I found the snail cam notches were way out. You then punch the notch that is in the pin so you know to move each one the same amount.
Are you adjusting your rear wheel chain correctly as on the Electra if you adjust it on the main stand it will be far too tight when you sit on the bike. Best to have a friend to check it while you are on it. Also when you tighten up the rear wheel keep the wheel pushed forward as it tends to move back on the offside of the bike. I now know the tension is right if on the stand the chain will just rub on the infamous brake crossover shaft when the rear wheel is turned and looks to be far too slack. I do not know if this applies to your bike.

[Phil Ashbrook]

I have the widest tyre you can fit on a standard swing arm , I just check that tha gaps are the same and or move the snails as needed ..it's true that the dimples are uneven but I wont be moding them with a file as I had mine chrome plated as with all nuts and bolts and brackets with the crappy standard zinc plating , I have my half link on standby but pulling the chain half way round the rear sprocket you can tell if the chain is too stretched as it will try and ride over the teeth and rear sprockets are rather brittle as they are hard and rear sprocket/drums aint cheap .