Chain
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Chain
Got a 73 Gt 250 and need ing a chain for sure and maybe rear sprocket as well. Where can I find these? I did see an O ring chain on Ebay for 54 bucks but was hoping for something more economical. If I decide to go with the O-ring chain will it fit without modification, have heard it required a spacer behind sprocket (small). Any help will be greatly appreciated...My current chain gets tight in one spot where slack goes from 1in to 1/4in, when I check the sprockets they look pretty good and the chain does not seem to bind up at least where I can see it. Oiling the chain helped but not enough. Also the chain is jumpy for lack of better terms, it stays on sprockets good but makes a lot of noise and is jerky when back wheel is spun?????/ What ya think just chain or are the sprocket wore funny????/ I am a stupid newb so sorry.
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Both sprockets and chain are worn out. The jerkiness comes from the chain trying to climb out of the sprockets. You need to replace both sprockets and chain - all at once. Don't try to mix new with old. Replace all 3.
At the link I am providing, you can get the front sprocket and the chain. The rear sprocket is eluding me, but your local independent bike shop should be able to get a replacement. By a chain longer than you need and cut it to length when installing. You don't need to spend megabucks on a chain. It's not like you are producing high horsepower or major gobs of torque. O-ring chains are for cruisers. O-ring chains tend to wear out quickly if not tended to on a regular basis. What happens is grit will build up between the link plates and the o-rings and grind the o-rings away - leaving you with a sloppy assed chain. So a standard chain is more than suitable for your purpose and can be had here quite reasonably - like $20-$30. The link .................
http://www.denniskirk.com
Click on metric bikes and then chains and sprockets. You will find what you need.
At the link I am providing, you can get the front sprocket and the chain. The rear sprocket is eluding me, but your local independent bike shop should be able to get a replacement. By a chain longer than you need and cut it to length when installing. You don't need to spend megabucks on a chain. It's not like you are producing high horsepower or major gobs of torque. O-ring chains are for cruisers. O-ring chains tend to wear out quickly if not tended to on a regular basis. What happens is grit will build up between the link plates and the o-rings and grind the o-rings away - leaving you with a sloppy assed chain. So a standard chain is more than suitable for your purpose and can be had here quite reasonably - like $20-$30. The link .................
http://www.denniskirk.com
Click on metric bikes and then chains and sprockets. You will find what you need.
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Thanks
I was kinda afraid that was going to be the answer, but appreciate the response. Now for more dumb questions. My front sprocket is a 14 tooth and the rear a 41 tooth. The sprocket listed @ Dennis kirk is a 15 tooth...and is only one they have....What will that do to my bike re power/rpm/speed? And how do I figure out what length of chain and type I need? On sprocket it says I need a 525 chain, but how do I figure out length? Anybody else have a clue as to where I can find the rear sprocket????? Thanks again.....Brett
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If you want the correct front sprocket (14T), that is still available from Suzuki. Part number is 27511-18000. Expect to pay about $25 for it.
As for the chain, mark and count the links in your old chain and buy one at least that long or longer. It's a lot easier to remove a few extra links than it is to try to add any. Cheap insurance.
As for the chain, mark and count the links in your old chain and buy one at least that long or longer. It's a lot easier to remove a few extra links than it is to try to add any. Cheap insurance.