smaller sprocket - cut a link?

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The549 · #1 Unread post by **The549** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 2:48 pm

I just got a smaller rear sprocket, and a new front sprocket and chain. Going from a 41t rear to a 38t rear. Should I punch out a link in my chain? Or three?
thanks

#2 Unread post by **Sev** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 3:26 pm

I'd hook it up normally, then see what the adjusters look like. If the chain is way to big then knock a link out.

Most likely you'll need to knock out one or two, but I wouldn't bang it out until I was sure.

BananaKatana · Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:59 pm

My bike, and I would assume most other bikes have a chain tensioner on either side of the swingarm for the. I would consider adjusting that in between installing the new sprocket and knocking out a link.