Final drive verification

[Don Wilcox]

Looks like I've simplified... DID Chains says 112 links, but the less
expensive alternative also comes with shipping charges. Net difference, $5.
No sense in chancing it just to save $5.

Goddamn it, I may finally get over my cheapskate ways yet... ;-)

Thanks Guys!
Don in Longmont

On Wed, Mar 18, 2015 at 11:59 AM, Steven Bixby <steven at bixbys.net> wrote:

> I seem to recall that at least one chain maker had one chain length as a
> "standard" that was cheaper than the pre-cut lengths, perhaps possible due
> to volume packaging or something.  I always found it easy enough to cut to
> fit so went that route usually.
>
> Fortunately I haven't had to deal with chains for a few years. Love those
> shaft drives!!!!
>
>
> On 3/18/2015 10:51 AM, Art Johnson wrote:
>
>> That sounds right. Did my stock drive last year, cut off some links.
>> Bought sprockets and chain thru a Kawi dealer.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>  On Mar 18, 2015, at 11:40 AM, Don Wilcox <leanintree at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Guys,
>>> Well, I'm kind of retarded. I've had my Amazon order ready for 6 months
>>> for
>>> new driveline components (Chain, link and sprockets), and now that I'm
>>> about to pull the trigger, I am questioning the final quantity of chain
>>> links required. I'm going back to stock gearing (looking for a few less
>>> commuting RPM), 17 front, 45 rear.
>>>
>>> My issue is the chain links... 112 for stock, or just get the 120 link
>>> and
>>> break it to fit. I've always gone over and cut to fit, but it's a couple
>>> bucks that I will waste if I do. I suppose it's not *really* a waste, but
>>> it feels like I'm throwing away cash if I cut off 8 links or more.
>>>
>>> Anyone with this info handy? Unfortunately my manual and cheatsheets and
>>> the bike are still at home in hibernation so it's not doing me any good
>>> today to figure out if 112 is acceptable...
>>>
>>> Don in Longmont
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