What size of chain for +2" Swinger?

[nouseforaname90]

Well.. after having the R for 2 days, it threw the chain. The guy said that the chain was really old anyway, though. And I want to get a chain quickly so I get have it back up and running. Does anyone know what size of chain I would need for my +2" swinger? 520 X what??
Thanks!
Ben

[BLAZERONE22]

Just go out there and count how many links are in yours... And order up a good 520 oring chain. you can get them long and just cut them down to lenth.

[nouseforaname90]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KMC-520x100-link-O-Ring-Motorcycle-Chain-NIB_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43982QQitemZ4531920 066QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

That isn't the right size of chain, but I can use that one, right? As long as the chain is 520xwhatever, it will still fit? I'm almost sure it will, but I figure I'd better make sure..

[Derrick Adams]

I have a plus 2 on mine and I had to get a 110 link chain then remove about 5 or so links.

[nouseforaname90]

Well I went out and counted the links on the chain that was on the R.. and there were 98 links. I was like "WTF? That can't be right.. the X with stock swinger has almost that same amount..". So since I had a 98 link RK MX-Ring chain sitting out there for the X project, I figured I'd put it on and get another one for the X. Well I went to put it on, and it ended up being about one link short of fitting.. but I can't have a 99 link chain. I need a 100 link chain. Would having some slack in the chain hurt?

And the 98 link chain was an RK.. the ones that are "pre-stretched".. so would that make much of a difference?

[1984kxtTECATE]

Save yourself some time and hassle and order a 120 link chain and cut it down to size, I made a costly mistake not knowing my orginal swing arm on my Tecate wasnt extened, so I ended up buying 2 new chains (DID X-Ring). As the saying goes, "its better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it"

[nouseforaname90]

How do you cut the chain? Do you need any special tools..?

[Air-cooled-R]

Get a 98 and put a half link in it.

[KASEY]

get 100 and adjust it,,,,,,,,,, half links are not as strong or dependable as the chain,

[nouseforaname90]

I decided to go with the 110 like a few people said to. I didn't want to get a chain that was too short. I thought it was kind of weird that a 98 link chain almost fit, but everyone else with a +2" swinger said they needed to get a 110 and take a few links out. I just followed their advice.. so now I need to know how you cut it/take links out..

[Tri-ZNate]

you need a chain breaker (yeah duh). If you dont have one a small engine shop, autoparts place, or maybe even wal-mart should have one. I was lucky enough to just walk into our small engine shop and have the guy break it right there.

[firefirefire90]

i dont agree. You dont need a chain breaker. I didn't use one. I used a dremel and a punch. Here is what I did, First, ptu the chain in a vise. Then cut of the little nob on the outside(name?!) and start punching it throught with an appropriate sized punch. Good luck! OR go and buy a chain breaker.

[BLAZERONE22]

Sorry to ask, but did you try turning the carrier to see if it would cut you more slack? You sound like a rookie on this so I had to ask, just in case you did'nt know that part. :D

[nouseforaname90]

No I didn't try turning the carrier. That thought occured to me last night, too.. and when I went out today I forgot to try.
And I am a rookie at this.. lol. This is my first (well.. second.. but the first one I've ever rode except a Big Red.. which doesn't really count..) chain driven trike.. so I'm still learning the ropes.

[BLAZERONE22]

Well give that a try first, remember you don't want the chain on there tight, Your manual will say how much sag you want... I always use a peanut grinder to cut my chains, works for me. remember your riding a performance machine, so don't go cheap on chains and sprockets, get good quality stuff.

[nouseforaname90]

I got an RK MX-ring chain for my X.. it cost me $70.. but I figure it'll be worth it. They're guaranteed for atleast a year anyway. And I just bought a KMC o-ring chain for the R. I don't know much about KMC chains, but it was in the mid-priced range so I bought it. Anyone ever run a KMC?


And the reason I didn't buy a high-priced chain was because that I'm not working on the R at the moment. All of my money is concentrated on the X. I just bought this KMC chain so that I have a chain that will last me until the X project is over, I save up some more money, and THEN I will re-build the R with quality, top-notch parts.

[scooterroo]

for a +2 swinger you will usually need about +4" of chain. i just recently went and put an +3 swinger on my blaster and needed 6" more of chain. hope this helps.