53 Chief Compensating Sprocket

[pninaud]

Hello fellow enthusiasts,
My 53 chief motor is about to be re-built (new crank pin, rod bearings, pistons...the works) and the drive shaft, drive sprocket, and compensating sprocket parts are trashed. These parts are very expensive to replace. I am thinking of using the 74" regular drive shaft and sprocket rather than the compensating set-up to save on cost and hassle.
I am told, that it is not really necessary to use the compensating sprocket, except it saves some wear and tear on the drive-train.

Can anyone offer any advice as to any real noticable benefits to running the compensator?

Thank you very much!
PS: My frame is painted, shocks, fork and wheels rebuilt now.

[swall]

Get a catalog from Kiwi.They discuss this option. But, if your compensator sprocket, drive shaft quill and related parts are in good shape, it will be cheaper to just use them.

[T. Cotten]

Have your local supplier order your needs from Eastern MC Parts of S.C., USA.

You won't regret it.