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New Chain Sprocket

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by notnotkarl, Feb 1, 2016.

  1. notnotkarl

    notnotkarl Member

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    Hi all,

    I am replacing various parts on my xj maxim (400) and was trying to get my head around a new sprocket / chain.

    http://r.ebay.com/BcAEp1

    This looks right, but wanted to see if others had experiences on buying a good one.

    Any tips?
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    that is a great price for an o ring chain and because the master link is a clip you will not need to buy the 80$ tool to install the master link.

    I think this 530-120L means it is 120 links long you may have to shorten chain if I recall the 550 chain is 104 links,
    sprockets at 45 and 16 I do not know for a 400 but is correct for a 550

    your sprockets will last as long as the chain which depends on how you ride and how far you drive keep it clean and lubed with spray

    vendor states 120 links

    I paid 79$ for sprockets and 530H non o ring chain with plans on changing them every 2 years or as needed which ever is shorter

    do you have the old chain and sprockets? count the teeth on sprockets and links as stated by vendor in add
    All MOTORCYCLE & ATV chain lengths are expressed by the number of pitches or rollers within it.
    If you have an old chain and that is in need of replacement and you wish to check the length just
    count the number of rollers in it including the rollers on each end. If the number is an odd number,
    then it must have a half link in it. If the chain is very worn, and its history is unknown eg. you have
    purchased a motorcycle with a worn chain on it, please be aware that sometimes a roller or two
    may have been removed by the previous owner in an attempt to re-adjust it. In such cases, there is
    a danger of purchasing a new chain which is too short, so if there is any doubt it is always better to
    purchase a new chain which has more rollers than the worn one.
     
    Last edited: Feb 2, 2016
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