Chain lenghts q.


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2wheelie

New Member
I was about to order a new the chain, but than I got stock at the different lenghths they have. There're so many different ones from 84 to 120 links. What is the lenghths of our bike's chain really is?? Currently it's stock with +1 tooth in front sprocket.
Thanks.
 
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JSP

Super Moderator
I believe it is 118 links...

If you cannot get that exactly, get the next size up and cut to length.
 
alaskanflyboy

alaskanflyboy

Premium Member
Deanohh said:
To make sure, I'd probably count the number of links in the old chain.
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Might use a Sharpie so you don't lose count 90 links in. ;)
 
J

JSP

Super Moderator
2wheelie said:
I believe it is 520 O-ring correct me if I'm wrong. What is a difference between O and X ring?
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Correct. X-Ring is just another tiype of O-ring setup. Supposed to be better, but with proper chain maintenance I doubt its noticeable. I wouldnt spend the extra money on it.
 
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JSP

Super Moderator
They are wrong... It IS a 520 already. The R6 is a 525 chain. The FZ6 has a 530 i believe. Not sure where they are getting 532 from. Possibly the older R6 maybe.

But dont worry, you have a 520 chain.
 
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JSP

Super Moderator
2wheelie said:
Ok, thanks. I think so too. Will get home and count the lenghts.
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And your chain should say right on it 520... At least on my last bike the chain was stamped with what it was. I have not looked at this one hard enough.
 
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dart1963

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Elite Member
get a 520, 118 link X or O Ring chain... do the research yourself and decide if the X is worth the extra price over an O ring... I did and went with the x-ring... but it is personal choice just like many other things

if you are doing it yourself, make sure you have a good break/press/rivet tool (I got one from pro-motion [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Motion-Pro-Chain-Breaker-Riveting/dp/tags-on-product/B002BN9LPO"]Amazon.com: Motion Pro Chain Breaker, Press and Riveting Tool - --/--: Automotive[/ame])

yes, my old and new one had 520 right on it, and I did use the D.I.D. chain (gold an black)
 
alaskanflyboy

alaskanflyboy

Premium Member
dart1963 said:
get a 520, 118 link X or O Ring chain... do the research yourself and decide if the X is worth the extra price over an O ring... I did and went with the x-ring... but it is personal choice just like many other things

if you are doing it yourself, make sure you have a good break/press/rivet tool (I got one from pro-motion Amazon.com: Motion Pro Chain Breaker, Press and Riveting Tool - --/--: Automotive)

yes, my old and new one had 520 right on it, and I did use the D.I.D. chain (gold an black)
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Yeah. The specs in the back of the book say #520 for the chain. The retailers that said otherwise are smoking something, or don't know the bike.
 
J

JSP

Super Moderator
alaskanflyboy said:
Yeah. The specs in the back of the book say #520 for the chain. The retailers that said otherwise are smoking something, or don't know the bike.
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Or just trying to sell him on a "conversion" kit. Lots of R6 guys convert to 520. So would be different sprockets and chain. Would suck to find out you already have what you thought you were converting to...
 
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2wheelie

New Member
Yeah, it is 520 118 links. As for the O or X-ring I have to decide since I do unpaved or gravel roads on occasions, so maybe the X is more suitable for it...duno.
 
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2wheelie

New Member
Another thing I just thought about. Does it come solid, or I will have to connect it. I looked at the bike and I don't see anything in the way of taking old out and putting the new up. Is it the case? I know that other bikes have the frame in a way so you have to separate the links.
 
J

JSP

Super Moderator
You need a chain breaker for your existing chain, unless you just cut it off with a dremel (what I did). Then you need a riveting tool to put the new chain together after you put it through your bike. Some come with a master link clip which I will never trust.
 

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