Rocker Wheel install help
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Rocker Wheel install help
Finally got my swingarm back from the powder coater, now its time to put on the new rear wheel and brake set-up.
this is a DNA fat spoke 16X5 with a 250 Avon
Running into a little issue with spacing. My brake bracket is a little too big and it makes the wheel have high resistance.
Shot #1 wheel off of bike
Shot 2 wheel on bike
Shot #3 top view.
So... I have tried to move disc in, not an option as there is not spacer.
Next move is to file down the bolts on the brake bracket and pray that this is enough space to make it line up.
Other thoughts before I take the grinder to my brand new Brake and bracket?
this is a DNA fat spoke 16X5 with a 250 Avon
Running into a little issue with spacing. My brake bracket is a little too big and it makes the wheel have high resistance.
Shot #1 wheel off of bike
Shot 2 wheel on bike
Shot #3 top view.
So... I have tried to move disc in, not an option as there is not spacer.
Next move is to file down the bolts on the brake bracket and pray that this is enough space to make it line up.
Other thoughts before I take the grinder to my brand new Brake and bracket?
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Nice looking wheel man. Been thinking about putting spokes on my rocker myself.
Anyway, that wheel is 16? I thought the back wheel on the rockers were 18s. I'm sure you bought the correct wheel that would fit the rocker.
How big of a an issue with the space are you having? Try grinding off some of the powder coat on the swing arm before you start messing with the brackets. I've dealt with powder coated parts and you'll be amazed how thick that stuff is.
Keep us posted.
Anyway, that wheel is 16? I thought the back wheel on the rockers were 18s. I'm sure you bought the correct wheel that would fit the rocker.
How big of a an issue with the space are you having? Try grinding off some of the powder coat on the swing arm before you start messing with the brackets. I've dealt with powder coated parts and you'll be amazed how thick that stuff is.
Keep us posted.
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Brake fixed, still not clearing belt
My main issue now is that I can't get the belt to clear the tire.
Here is the fix I did for for the brake.
That bolt is clearing with no problem now.
Belt / tire not so much.
I'm done for the day.
Here is the fix I did for for the brake.
That bolt is clearing with no problem now.
Belt / tire not so much.
I'm done for the day.
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now i see what you meant, guess the powder coat on the swing arm doesn't really have anything to do with that bolt not clearing the swing arm.
what brake bracket is that? PM?
as far as the belt and the tire, play with those axel adjustment bolts. it took me a bit to get the spacing right and clear the tire.
I hope that Avon 250 is not too big. as far as i know the only 250 that fits on the rocker is the Metzlers.
keep us posted.
what brake bracket is that? PM?
as far as the belt and the tire, play with those axel adjustment bolts. it took me a bit to get the spacing right and clear the tire.
I hope that Avon 250 is not too big. as far as i know the only 250 that fits on the rocker is the Metzlers.
keep us posted.
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You might need a pulley spacer if there is not one on the wheel. My chart is at the shop but I can check for you tomorrow and let you know.
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Pulley spacer
Two things, I have a heartland kit on, called them and they told me the Avon was okay.
I have a 3/8" pulley spacer on right now.
If a bigger one is better/right let me know. If not, I guess I'll be calling Exile for that belt drive and sprocket set-up I've been lusting after.
I have a 3/8" pulley spacer on right now.
If a bigger one is better/right let me know. If not, I guess I'll be calling Exile for that belt drive and sprocket set-up I've been lusting after.