So I've had my bike together for a couple weeks, maybe has an hour on it, tops. 212 predator backed with a knock off TAV2 from OldMiniBikes. 12/54 gearing on a stretched DB30, 15x6-6 rear tire.
When I first got it together, the TAV would drag at idle and rotate the back tire slightly. Pulleys are aligned, and belt is in the correct direction. I ultimately attributed this to a new, tight belt. Upon inspection I noticed some amount of bronze dust, and assumed it was simply braking in. Looking at it today, as I was getting ready to order a new driven spring, the bronze bushing on the drive side is gone. I guess there was more bronze dust than I realized.
What would cause this? Belt too tight? I imagine it is a wear item, however I only have an hour on it, on pavement.
Is the bushing necessary? I see the 1" drive unit does not use a bushing.
Thanks
Dave
When I first got it together, the TAV would drag at idle and rotate the back tire slightly. Pulleys are aligned, and belt is in the correct direction. I ultimately attributed this to a new, tight belt. Upon inspection I noticed some amount of bronze dust, and assumed it was simply braking in. Looking at it today, as I was getting ready to order a new driven spring, the bronze bushing on the drive side is gone. I guess there was more bronze dust than I realized.
What would cause this? Belt too tight? I imagine it is a wear item, however I only have an hour on it, on pavement.
Is the bushing necessary? I see the 1" drive unit does not use a bushing.
Thanks
Dave