Geci
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I ended up remaking the front chain slider using measurements from the one off my bike. I also have a 3d printer at home so I'll be printing the first version soon. 
Lower Front Chain Slider
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Bloak
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3D print with ABS filament?
Trialsman
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You can also turn it into a chain tensioner by the addition of a spring that pushes upwards against the frame. A hole in the center upright can contain the coil spring.
Geci
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Yes, that's all I have at home right now.
Geci
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Good idea but extra wear might be an issues.
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Make a space to bolt on a small UHMW pad if you want it to be a tensioner.
Geci
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Here is a comparison picture of the draft print and the original part.
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3-D printing gives you a great design advantage. You could mock up another modifying it to have a vertical pad to drill and mount a roller for the chain to pass over. You could also beef up the vertical support to house a coil spring for tension against the frame tube. Remaking the part may be necessary but making it better might be a possibility. My dad would always ask me,"Can't you leave anything alone?"
Geci
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If the abs wont last long enough, I'll definitely rig up a roller style setup. Sadly its snowing here now so this has to wait.
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Really good stuff. Did not realize another person was 3d printing parts. Did you ever get around to testing the printed slider out, or have you made any further progress?
