04-18-2010, 01:17 PM
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Chain Replacement
Hi there,
Can anyone provide me with some feedback on some good o-ring chains they have purchased and used? Im a little lost when it comes to buying a good quality o-ring chain for my GZ. I will be replacing with like-original parts. Of course I also have to change at the very least the front sprocket, believe me, I do. Should I change the rear one as well, or can i get away with it if the teeth aren't hooked yet? What is the pitch I would need and link #? BTW: I'd be purchasing the parts from either Bike Bandit, or Ron Ayers. thanks all!
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04-18-2010, 01:23 PM
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Re: Chain Replacement
Part #'s would be nice too if ya can. :2tup:
Will this be a big job? With the new chain, if it's o-ring, I am assuming it will have the "removeable link"?
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04-18-2010, 02:07 PM
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Re: Chain Replacement
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Get whatever they recommend. That should be pretty close to OEM. Yes you should change BOTH sprockets. Yes, it should have a clip-type master link because it takes a special tool and some patience to do a staked link. Whether or not it is "a big job" depends largely on your skill and experience. If you need to ask, then it probably IS a big job.....for you. To change the rear sprocket, the back wheel has to come off.
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04-18-2010, 05:51 PM
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Re: Chain Replacement
Well, I DID manage to haul out the engine, re-do the whole cylinder with an oversized piston, check over everything else in there and put it all back together. Soooo, this would be something I can do, I guess just seeing if its something I would need specialized tools for or something like that.
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04-18-2010, 06:10 PM
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Re: Chain Replacement
The proper chain is a 520 link,20 pitch length (12.57 in).I only changed front sprocket and chain on mine as teeth on rear were not wore, that was 17000kms ago. No regrets.
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04-18-2010, 08:23 PM
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Re: Chain Replacement
Don't you have to remove part of the rear suspension because the original chain doesn't have a removable link? I thought I read that in the Owner's Manual.
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04-18-2010, 08:30 PM
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Re: Chain Replacement
Much easier to grind the pins on one of the links than removing rear axle and spacers.
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04-19-2010, 10:24 PM
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Re: Chain Replacement
That's what I'm gonna do. grind or cut with bolt cutters.
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Cutting it with bolt cutters is not a half bad idea, probably gonna be a pain in the you know what to do, but not a bad idea at all. You can also buy a tool to press a link on there, if you are wary of having that master link on it.
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04-19-2010, 10:29 PM
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Re: Chain Replacement
I know that I need a 520 pitch. How many links?
copied from bike bandit for a Bikemaster chain - o-ring style Average tensile strength of 7,400 lbs. Made in Japan. Japanese quality at an exceptional price. Specifications and Options Brand BikeMaster Category Chains Pitch 520 Ring Type O-Ring Chain Links 82, 84, 86, 88, 90, 92, 94, 96, 98, 100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116, 118, 120 soooo, how many chain links?
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