Originally Posted by Stanton
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i always thought it was the chain that was - .005 " i think they come in .002 -.0010 " shorter chains.. we would always measure and then order the correct chain ..?


Ok, then think about it ... you have what, maybe 50 links in the chain and you want to make that chain .005" shorter. So each link has to be made roughly .0002" shorter. Or you can just make the sprocket bigger !!
---gotcha on the gears! ---advertisements show shorter chains .. i know, so much for repeating bad info.. the op would understand it ... i am curious in your example of if the chain needs to be .005" shorter though. its the [ CENTER ] distance that is .005" shorter. the chain length should be completely different as it is on 2 different radius x lengths .. rite?

Last edited by ek3; 01/09/21 10:53 PM.