is it safe with a missing chain tensioner plate?

One of my chain tensionr plates must have fallen off when I tightened my chain a few weeks ago. I must not have tightened the jam nut enough. I have a new one on order, but can I do short rides in the meantime? My axle is tight. :silly: Should I try to fabricate a temporary one by bending a washer or something like that, or just not worry? I'm talking about part 12 in the diagram

It would have to be a really thick washer,maybe find a short piece of 1/4" thick steel strap and drill a hole in it for a temp piece

I actually just picked an 81-82 kz 305 yesterday that runs,Ill sell ya the whole thing and you can have 2 to ride! :woohoo:

Thats slightly tempting, but I've about had it with 305 problems and think I'm about ready to graduate to 440 problems. If I can find one to have problems with.

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The belt is hidden above the chain! :woohoo:

martin_csr wrote:

82KZ305Belt wrote: Thats slightly tempting, but I've about had it with 305 problems and think I'm about ready to graduate to 440 problems. If I can find one to have problems with.

:laugh:

funny avatar too.

'bout time someone noticed.

thick washers

www.belmetric.com/wc16x40-thick-washer-p-3715.html?cPath=4_281

My new old stock plate arrived today. Now I just have to fix my other loose chain