fredette chain guide

jswag · Post by **jswag** » 10:59 pm Dec 02 2009

Ok so when my hub and sprocket blew up it also damaged my stock chain guide..i could probably bend it back but...if i get the fredette can i finally run a o-ring chain without it rubbing?

BobbyZ · Post by **BobbyZ** » 11:03 pm Dec 02 2009

the fredette guide was originally designed and marketed so you can run a o ring chain.Well at least when I bought mine back in 95 it was

NewMexico505 · Post by **NewMexico505** » 10:16 am Dec 03 2009

I have a Fredette chain guide and run a X-ring chain, no problems.

plb · Post by **plb** » 11:02 am Dec 03 2009

FRP saids:

FRP Chain Guides. Designed for the wider oring chains to protect the chain from the rocks and also protect the master clip from the chain guide.

jswag · Post by **jswag** » 11:25 am Dec 03 2009

thanks guys! im gettin one!

saddletramp · Post by **saddletramp** » 12:00 pm Dec 04 2009

I bought mine from Rocky Mtn. they were a few bucks cheaper than what frp sells them for.

jswag · Post by **jswag** » 02:21 pm Dec 04 2009

did it only come in blue?

KDXsg · Post by **KDXsg** » 08:30 pm Dec 04 2009

I bought it early this year, but the FRP chain guide still got my O ring chain rubbing against it and creating a funny rattlering sound. dunno why? but i just leave it to friction to work on it. haha..

I think the stock chain guide works better in my opinion.

saddletramp · Post by **saddletramp** » 08:39 pm Dec 04 2009

You have to make sure it is aligned properly. My kit came with different spacers.

tbirdsp · Post by **tbirdsp** » 07:01 pm Dec 05 2009

saddletramp wrote:You have to make sure it is aligned properly. My kit came with different spacers.

Agreed. The directions kinda suck. Play with the mounting until it's lined up well. Even then, the plastic stuff they use makes it pretty rattly.

canyncarvr · Post by **canyncarvr** » 09:22 pm Dec 12 2009

NewMexico505 wrote:I have a Fredette chain guide and run a X-ring chain, no problems.

..which means there are NO marks on the outside of side plates..and the master link clip has NO wear on it?

The question was:

can i finally run a o-ring chain without it rubbing?

canyncarvr · Post by **canyncarvr** » 04:46 pm Dec 18 2009

Hello?????

Brian · Post by **Brian** » 08:19 pm Dec 18 2009

No one here but us chickens.

saddletramp · Post by **saddletramp** » 12:16 pm Dec 19 2009

Bueller??

canyncarvr · Post by **canyncarvr** » 02:43 pm Dec 20 2009

There was never a response to the the question of the answer than wasn't an answer.

Re: 'can i finally run a o-ring chain without it rubbing?'

..and will the FRP chain guide prevent that.

Doubt it.

I've not seen a bike (or quad) yet that didn't 'rub' on the outer 'edge' of the side links AND on the master clip.

I have an aftermarket chain guide. Got it 'cuz it's easier to change blocks in it. It's plenty wide..width isn't the issue when it comes to rubbing.

Glad to to be proven incorrect, but I'll bet the answer to the OP's question is 'No.'...not '..no problems.'

muddertrucker · Post by **muddertrucker** » 04:20 pm Dec 20 2009

Think about it, what does a guide realy mean. A guide in most sense of the word is there to keep you going in the right direction. A tour guide will do this by waving his hands and showing the right direction. Since a chain guide does not have hands

it does so by rubbing to keep the chain from falling off the sproket.

So the answer to the question "if i get the fredette can i finally run a o-ring chain without it rubbing? " is no it definatly should rub because thats the point. They wouldn't go so far out of their way to sell additional wear blocks if it wasn't supposed to rub.

I got a question though: how much rubbing is too much.

Post by **Indawoods** » 05:02 pm Dec 20 2009

When the pins are gone.

canyncarvr · Post by **canyncarvr** » 12:18 am Dec 21 2009

I watch the clip. When it's thin enough to see though...I replace it.

Of course, the check for 'too thin yet?' is usually at least one unit of time after it's fallen off.

So..that's the rub, 'eh?

Well, yeah. I assumed that part. Hhhmmmm ....a chain guide that didn't touch (rub) the chain. That would be a good invention.

I ass uumed the question had to to with the side plates and link clip.

Still..you're right. A chain guide with no rub would be no guide a'tall.

Good point!

How much rubbing is too much?

I'd say when the chain starts to chafe...that's too much rubbing.

..and when the screws holding the bottom block in get close to being exposed..THAT'S too much rubbing, too.

muddertrucker · Post by **muddertrucker** » 12:20 pm Dec 21 2009

canyncarvr wrote:
..and when the screws holding the bottom block in get close to being exposed..THAT'S too much rubbing, too.

That would be wear wich would be a consequence of rubbing. I know how much wear is too much but the answer I was looking to get was how much rubbing is to be tolerated to prevent excessive wear.

BTW dont mind me, i'm on vacation and have nothing better to do than be a smartass

canyncarvr · Post by **canyncarvr** » 12:36 pm Dec 21 2009

...how much rubbing is to be tolerated..

As much as a chain guide gets you?

Never settle for less!

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