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Old 05-02-12, 19:54
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chain roller

does anyone know where online in the uk i can buy chain rollers from as i notice these are rubber and not hardened plastic. i have tried the plastic ones but they make so much noise while riding
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Old 05-02-12, 20:01
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Try here...

http://www.dirtbikebitz.com/drc-chai...er-p-5661.html
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Old 05-02-12, 20:06
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thanks for that but looks like they only do the hard plastic ones which are very noisey
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Old 05-02-12, 21:43
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also is it normal for these plastic one to make such a noise. you just push the bike you can hear chain going over the roller
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Old 06-02-12, 00:39
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Plastic or nylon ones are noisier, but they last longer. Polyurethane ones (with a sealed bearing) are what you need. Not sure what material the DRC ones from Dirt Bike Bitz are? This might be a better option as they are polyurethane...

http://www.becktonsmotox.co.uk/RFX-C...r-38mm/345.htm

Is your chain running on the lower roller all the time?
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Old 06-02-12, 17:30
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Plastic or nylon ones are noisier, but they last longer. Polyurethane ones (with a sealed bearing) are what you need. Not sure what material the DRC ones from Dirt Bike Bitz are? This might be a better option as they are polyurethane...

http://www.becktonsmotox.co.uk/RFX-C...r-38mm/345.htm

Is your chain running on the lower roller all the time?

yes chain is always running on lower roller never touches top one as suspension is up high. i only use bike for road use never off road as mine is xtx with road tyres

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