chain and rear sprocket question

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flatmoe

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• Dec 18, 2008

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i have a 99 kx125, i just bought a 50t rear sprocket (which is 2t larger than stock. do i need a longer chain for this to work?

 

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digifox

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You should change your chain when you replace your sprockets anyways

 

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flatmoe

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my chain is new, will it work with a 2 tooth larger sprocket?

 

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• Dec 18, 2008

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flatmoe said:

my chain is new, will it work with a 2 tooth larger sprocket?

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Sure if it has enough links.

 

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jdager

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I think you will be alright, just have to readjust the slack with the swingarm

 

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When I have bought a new chain they always came too long and I had to shorten it.

I would expect that the range of adjustment of the rear axle to be able to handle a two tooth difference in the sprocket, assuming that the chain was the right length to start with.

Rod