woodsguy
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Ordering new chain/sprockets. If I go up 2 in the rear, I assume I need a 2 link longer chain??
not option on Honda.Yes you need a longer chain if you want to keep the rear wheel in the same place. I have two wheel sets for my KTM one with a 48T and one with 50T I just flip the blocks on the axle, this is why they are offset. This moves the rear wheel slightly forward.
CRF450, you don't think so? 2T on rear sprocket, seems to me the sprocket diameter is larger so need more chain? I'm dumb just ordered 2T bigger, if wrong I can cut some out easier than adding, lol.What bike ? I wouldn't think you need a longer chain for that .
Like to stay the same or close.Like i said all depends if you want the rear wheel to stay in the same place. Some bikes don't seem to be affected by moving the wheel some do. For instance some will wheelie easier, good or bad...depends on your perspective. The closer the rear wheel is pulled in the quicker it will steer once again enough to tell the difference or care. Rear tire size and clearance at the front of the swing arm is a factor also.
Cool, it shows 117, I ordered 116, another dumb question, can you have odd numbered link count?Some good tools.
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Not without a half link, which i've only seen in the oilfield.Cool, it shows 117, I ordered 116, another dumb question, can you have odd numbered link count?
I'm not going that route, just see how it fits when it gets here!Not without a half link, which i've only seen in the oilfield.
thanks116 will work. Generally speaking, the wheel will be half a link more forward and you'll have to back off (screw in) the tensioners a bit.
If you think about it. + / - 2 links of chain takes the adjustment equivalent to the length of one link in the adjusters.I don't believe the number of links is strictly dependent on the number of teeth. I have changed sprockets on my 530 EXC while using the same chain. I just had to slightly change the rear axle location. It doesn't take much. The bike issue is whether the chain is long enough to go around the sprockets before the adjuster hits the stop in the forward position and it is not too tight.
How did you get it clean? The new chains I buy come all coated in thick grease...Pro tip. Order a few more links than you need, then cut to fit. Afterwards you should have the coolest desk fidget toy in the office. This one has been on my desk for a long time and through a LOT of conference calls.
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Kerosene I guess. This one is some 15 years old or so. Been a while, don't completely remember but I've always used kerosene to clean my chains so that's most likely.How did you get it clean? The new chains I buy come all coated in thick grease...
Huh? Lol. Good work.