BANDOLEROS > Drivetrain & Gearing
Chain adjustment
bandostuff.com:
1/4" deflection is way to tight! We run 1/2" - 3/4". Running the chain to tight will limit the axle down-travel and cause the car to be tight, not to mention chain and sprocket wear. With a heavy driver the chain may be snug or tight when the driver gets out of the car. A lightweight driver will have less effect on the chain tension.
We have also found the 600 sprockets to be of questionable quality and material. A much better sprocket is available made by Rocket Sprocket.
apm motorsports:
always adjust your chain with the driver in it . 1/2 slack is the best make sure you always oil the chain when he goes out , make sure you do not put oil into the shoes. use the gold chain cost more but last longer. replace chain after 5 races. or when links start to tighen up . if you adjust the shock towers you must adjust the chain tension. the chain will tighten up when you lift the car up . you can put 31/2 blocks under the axle to do adjust without the driver. remember to take them out before racing .
bandostuff.com:
Placing blocks between the birdcages and frame is a great thing! we cut a 2x4 cut diagonally and place them with the driver in place.
elimn8u_43:
Thanks for the information, this is an old post. I have figured out everything mentioned here except that I use Hortsman sprockets now. 600 sprokets are definately junk.
Geoff
free2race:
We use the Horstman gears on our karts and they work great. Used them for about 5 years now.
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