chain too short//paddle tire

mrk3cobra · Jun 11, 2006

I installed a paddle tire, that is a little taller because of the paddles, tire size is 110/100/18. The tire is hitting the mud flap and I cannot adjust the tire any further back because the chain is too short. Can I add a second master link to fix the problem, or do I need to order a new chain.

JoeUSA · Jun 12, 2006

Yes, you can add links to the chain if the chain is not too badly worn. Just make sure you use the same brand and type of chain.

Regards,

Joe

BendBerg · Jun 12, 2006

Hey Mark3, I used to ride in the sand a lot, and have had many a paddle tire. The best advice I can give you is, remove the mud flap from the bike! When the suspension gets compressed the tire will rip the flap right off your bike and it will not be kind about it either, I had to replace a whole air box on a Honda CR500 because the tire ripped the bottom off! Also blob a bunch of grease around the lower shock mount, this will protect the lower hemispherical joint from getting packed with sand. Hope this helps

sandskipper · Jun 16, 2006

mrk3cobra,

I also wanted to post some results I have had with the use of paddle tires for you to think about. The first tire I bought was a Cheng Chin C899 Sand Pro (110/90x19 8 paddle). After fitting the tire and placing on the bike it only took about 5 minutes before the mud flap was ripped off :x . I had decent clearance between the tips of the gussets and the flap but never the less it still was forcefully removed. As you might be aware, the bike starts to vibrate quite a bit from a dead stop until you gain some forward momentum. I think the vibration probably shakes the mud flap eventually coming in contact with the tire and being ripped off. I think you will have to put more distance between the tire and the flap than you think in order for it to never come into contact.... or you can just remove it but than you will be sandblasting your rear shock and swing arm pivot. I ended up purchasing a real slick looking Skat Trak Viper tire which has a little less profile than the Cheng Chin and now have more clearance between the gussets and the flap..... however, the flap damage has already been done. If the flap does eventually get damaged, just take a cutting tool and round the bottom edge neatly so that it protects the shock but does not extend down into the swing arm. Or you can always replace as necessary. Here is a picture of my bike with the paddle fitted, you can still see the damaged mud flap.

Regards,

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