Replace chain roller?

[Irongamer727]

@calum really? Seems to be genuine. Can't get them much cheaper from what I can find.

[Calum]

@irongamer727 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8mm-Chain-Roller-Slider-Tensioner-Wheel-Guide-For-50cc-110cc-Pit-Dirt-Motor-Bike/323087618771?epid=2286281917&hash=item4b3985d2d3:g:jT0AAOSwdLVai9oi

Just go for something like that.

[Irongamer727]

@calum were the rollers from the Yamaha factory "grooved" like the one you linked or straight like the one I linked? Perhaps my existing isn't in desperate need if replacing.

[Calum]

@irongamer727 No, the OEM ones are flat.

But I dunno, seems a lot for some chain rollers if you ask me.

[Irongamer727]

@calum I agree.

[Irongamer727]

Good news! Found flat chain rollers in a local shop nearby. Will get them for sure. So much nicer than having to wait until April 20th if I ordered from eBay.

[declan]

@irongamer727 the chain wears the roller to fit the chain perfectly

[Irongamer727]

What do you think about making a chain roller from wood? Stupid idea?

[declan]

@irongamer727 yeah that’s pretty stupid dude why would you want to do that they’re only a few pounds and the wood would rot chip splinter and just not function properly I really don’t see an upside to using wood unless you do?

[Irongamer727]

@declan it's harder than it seems to get a decent chain roller that doesn't include 3 weeks shipping.

[declan]

@irongamer727 it really isn’t bud or atleast I don’t think so do you know the size of your roller the bearing size IE 12mm?

[Irongamer727]

@declan 12mm inner diameter, 35 outer and 25 28mm wide.

[declan]

@irongamer727 your right lol- https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Adjuster-Chain-Tensioner-Bolt-On-Roller-Motorcycle-Chopper-ATV-Pit-Bike-UK/162473785599?hash=item25d43138ff:g:kHEAAOSwmgJY8EP2
The best compromise I can find on ebay

[Irongamer727]

@declan and at that price I might as well buy OEM. Thinking about fabricating myself.

[declan]

@irongamer727 why not buy oem then? Money scarace?

[declan]

@irongamer727 like @Calum said penny board wheels are a good start

[Calum]

@declan Plus them tensioners look tacky as!

Nah man, I'd definitely look into penny board wheels, you could get OEM looking rollers, better quality for next to nothing.

Just need to research it a little to ensure you do actually buy ones that fit. I am dead certain I saw someone do it.

[declan]

@calum they’re used a lot in place of axle bobbins/sliders but surely there’s the right size out there

[declan]

@calum I kinda like the look of those I think the bikes they’re on make them look tacky but that’s just me

[Irongamer727]

I linked them at the top. Calum responded "pricey".