Stock chain type?
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Stock chain type?
I was wondering if we all have the same make of o ring chain on our 09 models. I wanted to buy a spare master link or two and the kawi dealer doesn't even stock them...WTF?
Mine is an EK520 LVO ......whatever that means.
Mine is an EK520 LVO ......whatever that means.
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Psh, our B.S. local stealership doesn't stock ANY master linkes (420 or 520). Ridiculous.
I would think any #420 master link would work, but someone else may be able to verify that for you 100%
I would think any #420 master link would work, but someone else may be able to verify that for you 100%
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Uh oh. I think I put a #420 chain on mine when I changed sprockets and I used stock (well, Primary Drive) replacement sprockets... specifically the Honda XR650L front and the KLX250 rear. But we ordered it on dad's account so I don't remember what we ordered...
Have I effed up my shat? Wouldn't the chain have broke by now if I had the the wrong size (specifically too small?)
Have I effed up my shat? Wouldn't the chain have broke by now if I had the the wrong size (specifically too small?)
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Here is a bit of info
A motorcycle chain is the most common method used to connect and drive the rear wheel in a motorcycle. The others are belt drive and shaft drive.
Chain size is in inches, the three digit number used to discribe the chain size is based on the "rule of eights". The first digit is for chain pitch. This is the distance between the pins. The second and third digits combine for roller width, with a decimal point inserted between the second and third digits.
For example, a 420 chain has a pitch of 4/8" = 1/2" (12.70mm) and a roller width of 2.0/8" = 1/4" (6.35mm).
A 525 chain (the size my bike uses) has a pitch of 5/8" (15.88mm) and a roller width of 2.5/8" (7.94mm).
A 530 chain has a pitch of 5/8" (15.88mm) and a roller width of 3.0/8" (9.52mm).
There are a number of chain sizes in use, and chain manufacturers may have slightly different specs for roller diameter, sprocket width, etc. But a 525 chain from one manufacturer will have the same pitch as a 520, 525, 530, or 532 chain from another and run smoothly on any 525 sprocket from any manufacturer.
A motorcycle chain is the most common method used to connect and drive the rear wheel in a motorcycle. The others are belt drive and shaft drive.
Chain size is in inches, the three digit number used to discribe the chain size is based on the "rule of eights". The first digit is for chain pitch. This is the distance between the pins. The second and third digits combine for roller width, with a decimal point inserted between the second and third digits.
For example, a 420 chain has a pitch of 4/8" = 1/2" (12.70mm) and a roller width of 2.0/8" = 1/4" (6.35mm).
A 525 chain (the size my bike uses) has a pitch of 5/8" (15.88mm) and a roller width of 2.5/8" (7.94mm).
A 530 chain has a pitch of 5/8" (15.88mm) and a roller width of 3.0/8" (9.52mm).
There are a number of chain sizes in use, and chain manufacturers may have slightly different specs for roller diameter, sprocket width, etc. But a 525 chain from one manufacturer will have the same pitch as a 520, 525, 530, or 532 chain from another and run smoothly on any 525 sprocket from any manufacturer.
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