New chain - how many links?

[LoadEmUp]

'84 200x, using new sprockets & installing new bearings.
I forgot how many links are supposed to be in the chain. Is it possible that PSP sent one I don't need to cut or is that totally ridiculous?

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get one longer...i go thorugh chains alot and it seems if ya get them longer you can usually get it either adjusted on the bike or take a nail punch a hammer and a washer and pop some links off the chaing before putting on the master link..:thumbsup: ..

[Arcnandy]

Whats up? I just redid a 84 200X and the chain that I put on and what is called for is 99 link 520. Mine worked fine . Just make sure the trikes jacked up off ground.Even if its alittle tight,the first rip or two it will stretch!!!

[REPOBUD]

MOST OF THE CHAINS YOU BUY ARE CUT TO FIT IT SAVES THE SELLER FROM HAVING TO STOCK A MILLION. YOU CAN GET EXACT LEGNTHS BUT USUALLY HAVE TO ORDER SPECIAL. YOUR LOCAL BIKE SHOP SHOULD BE ABLE TO SELL YOU A TOOL CALLED A CHAIN BREAKER FOR ABOUT $20. MAKES LIFE A LOT EASIER. EASIER THAN A HAMMER,PUNCH,WASHER AND SMASHED FINGERS.

[LoadEmUp]

Well, the one they sent was 96 links. It's part number 405W3-HB9-505.
The instructions in the package say "typical model: ATC 185,200,250, TRX250."
I'll have to go outside & count 'em, and I guess sent it back if it's not long enough.

[LoadEmUp]

And, after further research, I'm more confused, but found a handy chart:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=U&start=17&q=http://www.nicholsmotorcycle.net/catalog/cross/757.pdf&e=747

says 88 links. Last time I replaced the chain I had to cut links.
Now I've noticed the holes in the sprocket aren't round (not the bolt holes.)

I still need to go dig up the old chain & count...

[LoadEmUp]

...And the old chain has 86, so since I took 2 out, I'll have to cut off 4 sets...
whew! And the sprocket fits, so that's good.
But I wish that sprocket damper wasn't discontinued...it's on its last legs.

[az350x]

I bought my X-ring chain and sprockets all from rockymountainatv.com, and it all bolted right on- no cutting or anything.

Sometimes a little more $$$ up front is well spent compared to the aggravation and hassles of modifying something...

[LoadEmUp]

Luckily, I have a chain breaker. :cool:

[200x_Basket]

whats a sprocket damper? i amy have a spare laying around.

[LoadEmUp]

It's the hub that connects the axle to the rear sprocket and 'dampens' it with the 5 rubber bushings. My axle is still cherry, but the splines in the hub are worn to the nub, and it look like one steep hill may strip it altogether.