how do i find out my chain length

[Vettezilla (Impala Balko)]

i need a new chain on my 01 gixxer 750. how do i find out the length of my stock chain.

[Cutty72]

1. measure it.

or

2. count the links

or

3. google it.

[Mr Lefty]

You can count the links... Or try google... Bit I don't know of a specific place other than maybe your owners manuel.

[Fleck750]

1. measure it.

or

2. count the links

or

3. google it.


4. Buy a manual.

5. Parts Unlimited, motogrid, bikebandit, ad nausum.

[rogue]

A service manual will tell you what size chain you need.

A quick google search tells me your chain is a 520 and the rear sprocket is 42T.

[Mr Lefty]

A service manual will tell you what size chain you need.

A quick google search tells me your chain is a 520 and the rear sprocket is 42T.

520 is not the length. I THINK its the width or strength..

[rogue]

520 is not the length. I THINK its the width or strength..

I dunno. When I bought the chain for my bike, I just told them what size it was and they gave me a chain. I had to take a couple of the links out. :idk: NOTE: I didn't replace the chain myself. A friend did. :lol:

I looked again and it seems the 520 chain typically comes with 110 lengths. :idk: A service manual should tell him the exact number of links he needs.

I'm stil searching the exact number of links.... or at least a PDF link for a manual for his bike....

[rogue]

I found an online service manual! :D

Go here: http://www.motorosok.hu/szervizkonyvek/

You'll need this:
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pass: oiRi9sha


There's tons of service manuals for other bikes on there too! :D

[Vettezilla (Impala Balko)]

i thouyht my chain was a 525

[rogue]

I doubled checked the service manual. Apparently it is a 525. The other appears to be for a conversion. My bad.

Check out the service manual in the link I posted. It says the chain is an RK525ROZ4 110 links.

[Vettezilla (Impala Balko)]

thanks for the feed-back Rogue.... I'll have to order it up so i can hit the streets

[Phenix_Rider]

Just start at the master link and count the sideplates. You'll find different lengths online ranging from 100-120 usually. 520, 525, 530 are the most common dimensions- meaning the roller and side plate measurements, not length. Most modern 600s come with 525, 1000s with 530, and 650s with 520. The length depends on sprocket and swingarm combination.

[Amber Lamps]

Chain comes in 120 links,you cut it when you get it,just line it up next to the old one.

[Cutty72]

Chain comes in 120 links,you cut it when you get it,just line it up next to the old one.

More accurate to count the links.
If you just measure side by side, you could cut it too long as the old one is streached.

[Amber Lamps]

More accurate to count the links.
If you just measure side by side, you could cut it too long as the old one is streached.


STFU belt boy! Ummmm... are you being serious? A complete "link" of a 5 series chain is about 1" plus the inner ...no one is that stupid. Besides,even if that were possible,you can always cut it again doofus! I just did one this weekend,laid it next to it and cut,no biggie! A chain only stretches about an inch or less total.

[Cutty72]

STFU belt boy! Ummmm... are you being serious? A complete "link" of a 5 series chain is about 2"...no one is that stupid. Besides,even if that were possible,you can always cut it again doofus! I just did one this weekend,laid it next to it and cut,no biggie! A chain only stretches about an inch or less total.

A typical bike chain, changed when needed, no.

I have seen chains streach over 2 links in length *note, not a motorcycle chain* BUT I have had an ATV chain that streached over a full link. And for someone that doesn't know any better, it could be a problem. And I know you can recut it, but that is more time and effort. It takes all of 30 seconds to count the links, and then you know its right.

Measure twice... cut once...

[Amber Lamps]

A typical bike chain, changed when needed, no.

I have seen chains streach over 2 links in length *note, not a motorcycle chain* BUT I have had an ATV chain that streached over a full link. And for someone that doesn't know any better, it could be a problem. And I know you can recut it, but that is more time and effort. It takes all of 30 seconds to count the links, and then you know its right.

Measure twice... cut once...


Ahh I'm just fucking with you. I have honestly NEVER counted a chain. BTW I know you know this but,because of where you cut it,it actually eliminates the length of two links,impossible to screw up IMHO.