chain hitting the rear tyre

[driftcycle]

hey tarders
does anyone know how i can stop my chain hitting the rear tyre on left hand slides and turns , it makes a horrible shuddering sensation and is driving me nuts i am running a 160/60 on the rear any help would be appreciated
:twisted:

[STRETCH]

what bike are you on, you can buy chain guides depending on model. also check your chain tension and if your chain is flogged it will slap around a bit.

[driftcycle]

hye stretch
im on a 04 ktm 525 chain is new so that eliminates that. i wasnt able to retain the original chain guard as the tyre wont allow it
thanx for your help

[STRETCH]

ktm have a chain guide in their hard parts list they work great. its different to your standard chain gard.

[Shamus70]

Got it tight enough?

[MasterSpoon]

not to sure about the clearance on the ktm's but could your 160/60 rear be an issue? maybe need to change to a 150/60 rear? I had issues with my husky when i first got it, turned out to be a mixture of chain to loose and out of adjustment and tyre width

[SMC690]

Is there enough room to offset the rim a little with a bit of magic on the spokes?

[Wobbly]

The KTM guide is a fully enclosed little guide, much like the sort of guide that you have on the under side of the swingarm on dirt bikes, but much smaller.

The other alternative is to make up your own guide, which I did on the DRZ using some 90 degree angle alloy, a bit of offcut cutting board and some counter sunk screws...

[driftcycle]

thanx for the replies
yeah the tyre width would be the issue as there is only bout 5mm each side of the swingarm and no room for offset im gunna have to get a new rear any ideas on best brand and cheapest retailer im in addelaide
cheers

[Muzzard]

Should be able to offset the rim up to 3 mm piss easy and get the necessary clearance to eleviate the chain issues without rubbing anywhere else.
Like the other boys have said also chain tension is crucial.
You haven't said what width the rim is either.
Track tyres wise I use Bridgestone slicks normally,
Road use and some track days Avon Distanzias of course :D

[STRETCH]

mate come and see me at coast yamaha i can have a look at all the options for you and if you need a tyre ill get a good price.

[driftcycle]

cool as thanx lads
stretch ill come past on monday if you will be there
rim is a 4.25

[MasterSpoon]

well as you will find in many topics it has been stated that you wanna run a 150/60 with a 4.25 rim (with the exception of some slicks)
so how new is your tyre? if its old piss it off and get a new one
if its fairly new got anyone you can sell it to?

[Muzzard]

mate come and see me at Coast Yamaha I can have a look at all the options for you and if you need a tyre I'll get a good price.
Good on you Stretch.
There oughta be more dealers like you that will go outta their way to see a bloke sorted out right.
Not just shove on another chain/tyre/guide and stick it to 'em :)

We have been blessed really with the 'dealers' that have found there way here as 'motarders' meaning many different manufacturers as well.
KTM, Yamaha, Husqvarna/MV Agusta, Husaberg, Suzuki, Kawasaki and Honda.

[jamesb_bau]

here , here Muzz..

[agent34]

a 150 Battlax is nearly equal to other 160's
their is quiet a difference in tyre widths depending on make.