I know it isn't ideal but I want to try some bigger rear sprokets and the chain I have will not fit. When I purchased the chain it was to long so I had to cut it down, so I have some spare links. Will this be okay, it will have 2 master links about 3 inches apart? I just don't want to buy a chain until I'm sure I will use the bigger sprocket.

 

I went through the same drill. I bought a chain for a +3 swingarm , ran it a while and then got a +4 swingarm - oops - needed longer chain. I added a section and ran with two masterlinks for a long time with no probs. Like ya say - not ideal but I dont think it's too much of a concern.

 

i had to add 7 links when i extended my swingarm to a +4. Havnt had any problems yet.

 

Hey FIsher....what gears failed on your 02 gearset? I have some theories after upgrading too 02 specs this past weekend.

 

Gary,

PN 5LP-17121-10-00 Gear, 2nd pinion. The side with the larger dia gear (it's got two gears together) has 3 dogs - one broke off.