gaff Posted September 25, 2004 Report Share Posted September 25, 2004 Just changed my front sprocket from a 11 tooth (as i bought it) to a 10 tooth keeping the 42 on the rear (as standard on an 03 315), but the chain i took of was 102 link, as is the chain i have been advised to put on ! What chain do you use on a 10-42 set-up, with the wheel spindle set nearest to engine ? Thankyou. Gaff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endo kid Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 What ever fit's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikespace Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 The maths to work out the difference in circumference of such an irregular shape as the shape the chain forms is more than I care to think about after a few pints. Shove it on and get it cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliechitlins Posted September 26, 2004 Report Share Posted September 26, 2004 Easy way to shorten the chain: Drape it over the rear sprocket, grid or file the pins flush with the plate and knock 'em out with a punch. Make sure both ends of the chain end with 'inners' or 'male' ends, and when the chain is on the sprockets, there is only one tooth between the ends where the master link goes. If your chain isn't too whipped, then you'll know how many links it should be for next time you buy one. When I had a full-time shop, my answer to all the different chain lengths was to buy bulk length and cut every chain to fit. I never counted links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrsunt Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 If possible use the rear cam stop position. This lengthens the wheel base and improves traction. You'll be surprised how much differance it makes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 ........and makes it more difficult in tight turns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its a kinda magic Posted September 28, 2004 Report Share Posted September 28, 2004 wat 1" (max) makes it harder in tight turns? how much harder?!just do a big endo and swing it round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rineholio Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 I would definitely try it long before you shorten it. What have you got to lose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rineholio Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Post what you think after you ride it. I'm interested in your gear change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliechitlins Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 My '01 Sherco came with a half-link in the chain even when the chain would have fit without it. Presumably, somebody thought the extra wheelbase was desireable. I'm quite sure I'll never be able to appreciate the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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