Longtravel Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Ok I have a question for you guys, may not be a good one but i dont know much about this shit so any help would be nice. My chain is as far back as it can go. Its a new chain and has stretched. I was told u cant just take a single link out of the chain ( its a did 520 ) but if I take 2 links out of it it will be a cunt hair to short. I have 14 - 46 sprockets on their now. I need a new rear sprcket anyways but i didnt want to buy a 45 for the rear but i have to if i take 2 links out. Is it possible to take just 1 link out of a chain and if so how is that done. Also if i go with the 45 will i notice much difference in the bike Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwriter Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 I see by looking at your other pics that you're running a chromed, lengthened stock swingarm. BTW, good lookin' bike!!!! A stock style carrier has .520" of adjustment. chain pitch is .625". Now that's a crap design. Use a die grinder to lengthen the slot by 3/8" to give you an additional .187" of adjustment for a total adjustment of .707". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longtravel Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 I see by looking at your other pics that you're running a chromed, lengthened stock swingarm. BTW, good lookin' bike!!!! A stock style carrier has .520" of adjustment. chain pitch is .625". Now that's a crap design. Use a die grinder to lengthen the slot by 3/8" to give you an additional .187" of adjustment for a total adjustment of .707". Ok Thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdgriff Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Buy a roundhouse swingarm and carrier. Why are you running such a big rear sprocket? If I were you I would run more like a 13/41 set up I think... Tho I don't know what kind of riding you do, I would be worried about the clearance that 46 offers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longtravel Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 The 46 was on it when I bought it. I am going to the beach this weekend just trying to get it ready to go, then I will do the work that needs to be done when I get back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longtravel Posted January 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Buy a roundhouse swingarm and carrier. Why are you running such a big rear sprocket? If I were you I would run more like a 13/41 set up I think... Tho I don't know what kind of riding you do, I would be worried about the clearance that 46 offers Thanks. I might be selling the shee, but if i keep it I will do the arm upgrade. I only ride the dunes and it seems to work fine for me but will look into to it Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camatv Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 hmm if the rear sproket is worn the hell out why did you buy a new chain.. ah hell i'm staying out of this one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longtravel Posted March 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 hmm if the rear sproket is worn the hell out why did you buy a new chain.. ah hell i'm staying out of this one!! The new chain came on the bike when I bought it. I didnt know it was as far back as it would go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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