Chain length with different size sprockets

[Anonymous]

How do I figure out what size to make the chain if I changed the sprockets?
Rear 47 teeth
Front 13 teeth

[oldschoolGS]

I believe your 700 came with a 45 rear. This 13/47 is pretty low, I have always liked 15/45 on my 83 750ED. Anyway, best is to just buy a 120 link chain, fit what you need and cut it to fit. Good Luck, Ed.
1983 GS750ED

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[Anonymous]

how do i fit it though?

[KGB]

Booboo

Are yo uchanging the size of the sprocket?
Like from a 530 to a 630?
Or the amount of teeth on the sprockets?

I have a 530 chain if you need one.

[Anonymous]

d'oh, I already bought the chain, its still 530. Thanks for the offer though.

[KennyJ]

Well here is what I have dealt with in the past:

Most stock setups will accept 1 tooth on either end with no change in chain length. If you add 2 teeth in total, you will need to jump up 2 links, and vica versa. 3 teeth, 2 lengths, 4 teeth 4 lengths, etc.

Hope it helps. The Suzuki manuals and websites like www.sprocketspecialist.com show you stock gearing and chain length.

Kenny

[gsbill]

And if you plan on changing your gearing often, put in 2 master links and have various small sections of chain to switch to when making gear changes, that fit those respective sprocket combos. Be sure you master clips open end face rearward, clean those links and put a dab of silicone on the clip to insure it stays put.

[oldschoolGS]

Did you buy an endless chain or one with a master link. Stock they come with endless chains, you will need to remove the swingarm to install one. Most aftermarket chains have master links and can be cut to size. Just make sure the circlip on the master is installed right. Good Luck, Ed.

[Anonymous]

I'm still not sure about this, I've got the sprockets on now, and the chain is just waiting to be cut to size. How much slack should there be with the axle all the way forward.. or where should I measure this stuff?

[Anonymous]

I set my axle about 3-4 marks back from full forward and wrapped my chain around both sprockets then pulled close with needle nose plyers to determine my length and cut chain at that setting. worked great for me

[lhanscom]

Just loop the chain around the sprockets and overlap the ends of the chain to find the length, you're looking for a couple inches slack vertically, but if you're in doubt go a little long. Make sure you look at the link that you're cutting so that you have the proper link to but the master link thru. I use a bench grinder to cut it off, and it works great.

[moto_dan]

Another suggestion:

When marking the chain length I use "white out" to mark the pin I want to grind off. Cutting a chain too short can lead to slight aggravation

[Anonymous]

Bike is done finally!