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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: jeremy_nash on May 01, 2008, 08:56:25 PM

Title: chain questions
Post by: jeremy_nash on May 01, 2008, 08:56:25 PM
I have a 14 tooth front sprocket, and plan on going up to a 42 in the rear.  so that's 2 down up front, and 3 up in the rear, will the stock chain work, or will I need a longer chain?

I plan on buying a new chain, and my rear sprocket wont be in for a week, so I want to know so I can install it all at once.  thanks
Title: Re: chain questions
Post by: jeremy_nash on May 01, 2008, 10:16:34 PM
and would a chain without a master link be stronger than a chain with one.  I know one with a master link will be easier to put on, but are they weaker?
Title: Re: chain questions
Post by: gsJack on May 01, 2008, 10:44:48 PM
16/39T and 110 link center distance is 25.679"

14/42T and 110 link center distance is 25.473"

The 14/42 with 110 links center distance would be only about .2" shorter than standard setup.  There is quite a bit of slot ahead of the axle with the std 16/39/110 so I think it would work.

According to DID their zj rivet connecting link is as strong as the other chain links, the press fit and clip type is 80% as strong.  I use the press fit and clip type.  You can get a rivet type if your concerned and have a rivet tool.

http://www.didchain.com/install.htm
Title: Re: chain questions
Post by: jeremy_nash on May 02, 2008, 04:44:50 AM
thanks........I'm  gonna go ahead and get the chain today.  thanks again