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verticaltwin
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PostPosted: June 21, 2005, 10:41 am    Post subject: sprockets and chain length
My father in law wants me to put some new sprockets and chain on his 82, on my advice. He likes the idea of smaller rear sprocket and stock front. Do I need to go to a 102 link chain if I drop down to a 31 or 32 tooth rear sprocket? Or will 104 link still adjust ok?

Any advice on a good setup would be appreciated, as I've never tried anything other than stock.

Thanks,
VT

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mo650chopper
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PostPosted: June 21, 2005, 12:32 pm    Post subject: Re: sprockets and chain length
I can only speak for my setup. I went with the 18 tooth front and 32 tooth rear. used the stock lentgh 104. It made for a much better bike for cruising at highway speeds, lost some but not much acceleration, Still can pull the front wheel on ocassion! I would ask Mike's XS or Dwayne at 650 Central, I'm sure they could tell you what you need.
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