From your 2 pictures the slide adjustment wont allow the drive sprocket to turn with a 17 inch chain. Seemingly plenty of adjustment for an 18 incher. Proviso: a long time since I bought a chainsaw chain.
Sounds like a reasonable assessment, cheers
@MTB-Idle started
London Fixed Gear and Single-Speed is a community of predominantly fixed gear and single-speed cyclists in and around London, UK.
This site is supported almost exclusively by donations. Please consider donating a small amount regularly.
From your 2 pictures the slide adjustment wont allow the drive sprocket to turn with a 17 inch chain. Seemingly plenty of adjustment for an 18 incher.
Proviso: a long time since I bought a chainsaw chain.