sprocket/chain help

361zx12r · 11-11-2008, 07:03 PM

ok im lowering my gears to a 17/47 and i need to know how long of a chain i need. plz help

KZScott · 11-11-2008, 08:03 PM

you should be fine with a stock length chain, but it will be pulled up to the front of the adjustment range. i think that its when you go to a 48 rear that you need a couple links added.

03zx12r · 11-11-2008, 11:25 PM

i had 17/48 with stock chain but it was 20? k km so maybe stretched.when i changed to 18/48 i dremmelled 5mm approx from swingarm axle slot

chavcat · 11-12-2008, 02:50 PM

17/47 gearing fits the OEM chain.; the wheelbase is slightly shorter.

shiphteey · 11-12-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 361zx12r

ok im lowering my gears to a 17/47 and i need to know how long of a chain i need. plz help

Stock sized chain will work just fine.

361zx12r · 11-14-2008, 08:38 AM

sorry bout that its a 17\48 i need to kno the lenght of the chain that i should get

shiphteey · 11-14-2008, 09:00 AM

OEM chain length is 116 links. That should be fine for you. Most chains are 120 links so you will have some left over. The better chains usually include a rivet link, the cheaper ones sometimes don't so if you're not sure make sure you ask. If you get an OEM "endless" replacement one 116 link if you're willing to remove the swingarm you should be able to mount it up with no cutting...kinda a pain.

A.

361zx12r · 11-14-2008, 01:21 PM

so if i get a 120 link will i have to worry bout it being too lose cuz i dont have extentions

DRpoopinstine · 11-14-2008, 08:40 PM

you will have to remove a few links

ZuminaZX · 11-16-2008, 01:48 PM

The PO of my bike converted to 18/48 gearing using the stock chain with adjusters between the first and second marks.



11-11-2008, 07:03 PM	#1
361zx12r Member From: c.c. t.x. Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 77	sprocket/chain help ok im lowering my gears to a 17/47 and i need to know how long of a chain i need. plz help



11-12-2008, 02:50 PM	#4
chavcat Senior Member From: Ontario Canada Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 126	!7/47 gearing 17/47 gearing fits the OEM chain.; the wheelbase is slightly shorter.



11-14-2008, 08:40 PM	#9
DRpoopinstine Senior Member From: ill Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 128	links you will have to remove a few links

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11-11-2008, 08:03 PM	#2
KZScott Senior Member From: New Brunswick, Canada Joined: Jan 2007 I Ride: hot chicks I Race: Nitrous Injected 01 ZX-12.9R Posts: 1,908	you should be fine with a stock length chain, but it will be pulled up to the front of the adjustment range. i think that its when you go to a 48 rear that you need a couple links added.



11-11-2008, 11:25 PM	#3
03zx12r Member From: Perth , Australia Joined: May 2004 Posts: 83	i had 17/48 with stock chain but it was 20? k km so maybe stretched.when i changed to 18/48 i dremmelled 5mm approx from swingarm axle slot



11-14-2008, 08:38 AM	#6
361zx12r Member From: c.c. t.x. Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 77	sorry bout that its a 17\48 i need to kno the lenght of the chain that i should get



11-14-2008, 09:00 AM	#7
shiphteey Senior Member From: VA Joined: May 2003 I Ride: ZX-12R & EX250 I Race: ZX-12R & EX250 Posts: 3,684	OEM chain length is 116 links. That should be fine for you. Most chains are 120 links so you will have some left over. The better chains usually include a rivet link, the cheaper ones sometimes don't so if you're not sure make sure you ask. If you get an OEM "endless" replacement one 116 link if you're willing to remove the swingarm you should be able to mount it up with no cutting...kinda a pain. A.



11-14-2008, 01:21 PM	#8
361zx12r Member From: c.c. t.x. Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 77	so if i get a 120 link will i have to worry bout it being too lose cuz i dont have extentions



11-16-2008, 01:48 PM	#10
ZuminaZX Senior Member From: Utah Joined: Sep 2006 I Ride: 2002 ZX12R I Race: 2005 XR650R Posts: 1,578 Blog Entries: 40	The PO of my bike converted to 18/48 gearing using the stock chain with adjusters between the first and second marks.