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swaffs
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PostPosted: 10:07 - 09 Apr 2004    Post subject: chain length Reply with quote
I'm changing chain/sprockets on a CB500 and have brought oem Homda one but I've noticed it's about 8" longer than the old one meaning I'l have to remove links (no link remover tool !!!)

I've checked the sprockets are the same as the old ones etc..

Have I been given the wrong chain? or are they always too long and require cutting down?

Thanks.

Swaffs
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cagiva gezzer
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PostPosted: 12:19 - 09 Apr 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ive found that OE ones are too long, while if you get them from independent inporters they are the correct length.

Better too long than too short!
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swaffs
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PostPosted: 19:44 - 09 Apr 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yeah we just took a dew links out, no probs.
I was just curious if that was the norm ?
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Valentino Mossy
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PostPosted: 14:29 - 12 Apr 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yup ! I had to remove 2/3 links from the new ns125r chain
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PostPosted: 21:02 - 12 Apr 2004    Post subject: Reply with quote
ive always bought aftermarket chains rather than OE, ive had two from DID and one from RK and all fit without having to remove any links

strange to hear they dont come the right length Confused
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