KX Riders

Maintenance & Technical => KX250 / KX125 => Topic started by: Caddy 16v on January 10, 2011, 01:20:38 PM

Title: Chain size question?
Post by: Caddy 16v on January 10, 2011, 01:20:38 PM

hey,

so I went through the specifications of my 91 KX250 and it says 520x114 in the chain size, does that mean only that size will fit or could I go with say a 520x110 as well? Is the 114 the width or?

Thanks, Bjoern

Title: Re: Chain size question?
Post by: DoldGuy on January 10, 2011, 01:43:10 PM

The # of links (length)

Title: Re: Chain size question?
Post by: Caddy 16v on January 10, 2011, 05:41:10 PM

That makes sense, should have thought about that, thanks! :-)

Title: Re: Chain size question?
Post by: Hillclimb#42 on January 10, 2011, 11:14:10 PM

I always get a chain with 120 links or more. Link counts that are suggested for your model and year are based on stock gearing. If you have deviated from stock sprockets, you will want some extra links with the new chain, so you don't wind up using any old chain. Of course I always have to break the chain, but I get the  axle where I want in the adjustment range. A chain breaker tool is great to have in the trusty tool collection, but the chain can be broken to the correct length with a grinder or heavy duty belt sander and a punch. You just have to be a little more careful that you don't damage the new chain when you break out the BFH.