Hey Dave,

Thanks for the help.  It does look like the chain is a bit too long, so I'll take a link or two out and see how it goes.  Does the chain normally run rather close to the rear wheel as it exits the tube?  That just seemed a bit odd, but I couldn't figure out what I might have done in assembly that may be wrong.  Maybe Im being over critical ;-)  It does work though.

Thanks again.

Bob

David Hanson wrote:

It sounds as if that may be the case.  when the chain is on the 

smalles gear on the front and back, it should be taunt just off the 

cog on the derailleur.  in turn, with them on the big gears on both 

front and back, the derailleur should just be extended out but not 

straight.  If you need to break the chain, get a fast link to 

reconnect.  It is easier to remove for cleaning also.

Dave

--- In KMXKartsowners@yahoogroups.com, tvebob@... wrote:

Im new to the KMX, but not so much to recumbents.  I have had my 

KMX for 

about 5 weeks.  Im having issues with the rear derailleur.  I 

noticed 

that the bottom chain is running awfully close if not rubbing the 

rear 

tire. Im using the plastic tube to scoot it over a bit, but is 

that 

right?   This is making it very hard for the derailleur to work 

the 

higher  gears(smaller cogs).  Im not sure if this is a 

construction 

problem or something else.  I don't think I have ever had this 

much 

trouble setting up shifting like this before.  The hanger is 

strangely 

close to horizontal???  Is this normal, or is the chain a bit long?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Bob

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