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hitmeup760
06-03-2015, 03:10 PM
OK I ordered a chain for my 85R and it has the same number of links as the last chain but after I installed it I noticed that its way too tight and I've already moved the carrier as far forward as it would go, any advice, it's a non O-ring chain.
250rRoostmaster
06-03-2015, 03:52 PM
My guess is it has to be the carrier, double check that it's in the right position. Or you got a chain with not enough links but you said it was the same as your other one. A stock sized chain has 96 links (13/39 gearing).
250rAL
06-05-2015, 10:02 PM
If the old chain was really stretched, is it possible someone removed a link to compensate?
El Camexican
06-05-2015, 11:19 PM
If the old chain was really stretched, is it possible someone removed a link to compensate?

Was thinking the same. How many links do you have and what does Honda call for?
barnett468
06-06-2015, 04:02 AM
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can you post a photo of the rear gear?

with the chain wrapped around the rear sprocket, i would grab it at the very rear of the sprocket and pull it fairly hard away from the sprocket . . if you can pull it out around 1/4", the sprocket is likely pretty worn which will reduce chain life.


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hitmeup760
06-07-2015, 11:34 PM
The chain has no slack which why I'm thinking it's too tight, as for how many links are on it I want to say 96 it's a Volar chain from rocky mountain that showed up when I typed in the make and model, as for the sprocket it's the stock sprocket but it's not worn at all, do I need to remove the bolts from the swing arm when moving the carrier or just loosen them because I only loosened them but didnt completely remove the bolts, thanks everyone for all the help it's greatly appreciated, I'd buy everyone of you a beer.
El Camexican
06-08-2015, 12:47 AM
Start by counting the links on the old chain and then the new one. If they match it should just be a matter of adjusting your axel carrier to get the adjustment right.. If you can't adjust the carrier count the teeth on both sprockets and report back.

Good luck!
barnett468
06-08-2015, 01:11 AM
OK I ordered a chain for my 85R and it has the same number of links as the last chain but after I installed it I noticed that its way too tight and I've already moved the carrier as far forward as it would go, any advice, it's a non O-ring chain.

buy a new chain that is longer or buy an extra link and a half for it or go to a real hardware store or tractor shop or matarcycle shop and have them cut a piece of chain that is 2 links long and one that is 3 linls long and use the one that works best.

https://www.denniskirk.com/parts-unlimited/520-standard-chain-repair-kit.p113131.prd/113131.sku