Chain help!!!!!

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I have a 2013 Kx250f and recently bought a new chain. I have stock gearing (13,50) and took off some links to add the new chain on. Took some off, but when I did that I noticed the chain was too short for my sprockets so I just used the chain adjuster screws and the chain fits tits, I’m fine right ? just needing reassurance because the last thing I need is a chain flying through my engine case lol
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JTM5427 7/5/2018 5:10pm
7/5/2018 5:10pm
It should be fine, You may notice a bit of a handling difference depending how far forward the wheel is but as the chain stretches you’ll adjust back so it may get better with time.
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mxb2 7/5/2018 5:13pm
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Last resort , add another masterlink. Kinda sketchy though.
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racin mason 7/5/2018 5:19pm
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Next time cut it one link long ,you can always shorten a chain, adding a link is another story...

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griffin187
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griffin187 7/5/2018 5:40pm
7/5/2018 5:40pm
No they still have a good 1/2 inch, and it still has its 3 fingers of play between the swing arm and the chain
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Radical 7/5/2018 9:45pm
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Don't run it tight. Make sure it's at spec for your bike. Having a chain snap unexpectedly isn't worth it.

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peelout 7/6/2018 9:12am
7/6/2018 9:12am
spend another $80 and put the right length on, and don't forget to check those sprocket bolts bro
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kkawboy14 7/6/2018 9:33am
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The bike is going to be shorter now so it will really wheely easy, be extremely careful......
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griffin187 7/6/2018 12:50pm
7/6/2018 12:50pm
kkawboy14 wrote:
The bike is going to be shorter now so it will really wheely easy, be extremely careful......
Better for me??
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griffin187 7/6/2018 12:50pm
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As long as the chain doesn’t snap on me I should be good
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plowboy 7/6/2018 4:08pm
7/6/2018 4:08pm
nate 415 wrote:
chains don't stretch
Lol...says the man who's never run a cheap roller chain. I own bungee cords that don't stretch as much as a cheap roller. When I went to x-ring I was amazed. Chain/sprocket life quadrupled.

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