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Title: Chain length
Post by: drgnslayr72 on June 16, 2009, 12:45:54 AM

I just recieved my chain/sprocket combo today. 14F / 45R and a RKXSO O-Ring chai w/ 114 links. I got that lenght on the advice of the parts rep. I've noticed that most of the post reccomend 112 links. Will the 114 work? :icon_question: :dunno_black:

Title: Re: Chain length
Post by: gsJack on June 16, 2009, 06:16:17 AM

Should work for now but you might run short of adjustment before the chain is worn out. The 14/45/114 will move the axle back a little over a half inch. I added 14/45/114 to my list, you can find the chain length calculator in the Wiki. A 112 would be better I think.

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=44849.msg502495#msg502495

Title: Re: Chain length
Post by: drgnslayr72 on June 16, 2009, 05:07:53 PM

I saw the 112 reccomondation on several of the boards and when I went to order the guy said I need a 114 :icon_question:

Title: Re: Chain length
Post by: jeremy_nash on June 16, 2009, 06:06:45 PM

joshr08 on here is running your same sprocket sizes with a 112 link chain. if its a masterlink style chain, it wont be hard to shorten it 2 links

Title: Re: Chain length
Post by: drgnslayr72 on June 16, 2009, 06:46:22 PM

I just got done messaging him...He told me how to shorten it up...I was hoping to get a little more torque out of it..Mayby a power wheelie or 2...but he says he doesnt feel like it'll do that..i no . i no squid like actions....but who doesn't like 2 have fun in aa parking lot

Title: Re: Chain length
Post by: jeremy_nash on June 17, 2009, 10:32:06 AM

no need for a power wheelie, just clutch it up. if you want to power wheelie, you have bought the wrong bike, lol but I love mine :thumb:

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