Chain length and 15 tooth sprocket

[wolfprime]

Hi,
I just changed my front sprocket to the 15 tooth from the 16 tooth.  I replaced my chain and cut it to 110 links.  The chain calculator says 109 for the new sprocket, but I don't have half links and it seemed 108 was too short.  Now that I've ridden it, it seems to have loosened up a bit and I need to slide my rear wheel back a little more.  This leaves me just a little ahead of the second to last adjustment mark.  It seems like as it wears, there won't be enough adjustment room to move the rear wheel back.  Should I try to shorten it to 108 now, wait a bit for the pins to wear, or not worry?  Anyone comment with their experience?

Thanks!

[Junkie]

If you can recut it to 108 now and have it fit (clearly you should check before you cut), I'd do so. Otherwise, just take out a link when you run out of adjustment.

[gsJack]

I ran my 15T front sprockets on my 97 GS with a standard 110 link chain.  The change from 16T to 15T front only moves the axle back about 5/32".  If you run out of adjustment your chain is worn out and you need a new chain.

[Toogoofy317]

Yeah, I ran the 110 chain with my 15 tooth sprocket too.

Mary

[gregvhen]

yea i run my 110 with my 45 tooth....oh wait, thats the other way haha, i had to cut into my swingarm to make it bigger