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chain length question
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Posted by: mineralgrey01gt

I have an 88/89 +1 style swingarm with a 39 rear sprocket and 14 front, what length chain should I get? I need one bad, kinda hard to move without one

Posted by: bushwesl

Your chain length would essentially be the same as the 86/87 with the +1 88/89 swingarm that you'll be running. Although, I don't know how much the 14 tooth front sprocket would effect the chain length.

Posted by: 86250rrider

if you dont have a tapered carrier a 96 link is the ticket.if you do you will have to get one and cut it down exact.

Posted by: mineralgrey01gt

tapered bearing carrier? I have a lonestar twin row bearing carrier if that helps any

Posted by: 86250rrider

96 link

Posted by: Scott-300ex

Take string around it once its set up, measure it and go get it.

Posted by: 86250rrider

WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THE STRING....SEND IT TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN ATV AND ASK FOR A CHAIN THAT LONG ROFLMAO

Posted by: mineralgrey01gt

thanks for the info

Posted by: Aceman

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Originally posted by Scott-300ex
Take string around it once its set up, measure it and go get it.

I only use that trick when I'm sizing belts for pulleys. When it comes to chain and sprockets, I'll just buy a few links longer and cut it down.

Posted by: mineralgrey01gt

i think ill buy like a 98, and take it down to what i need it to be. Thanks everyone!

Posted by: wilkin250r

Isn't stock like 98?!? or 96?

I can't remember, but I would shoot over, especially with a +1 swingarm. That +1 will require a few extra links, and the 14/39 gearing is larger than stock, it will require a few extra links as well. Taking 10 links out is just as easy as taking 2 links out.

Just remember the old carpenter's motto. Measure twice, cut once.

And more than one person has had problems because they installed a chain, and went riding immediately, not realizing the chain needs to be broken in and adjusted. You'll probably need to adjust it 4 or 5 times withing the first half hour.

Posted by: 86 Quad R

get a 120 and then there wouldnt be any question at all. if ya havent gotten one already. get a motion pro chain breaker. well worth the money.