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Ive got an 82 KZ1000LTD and need to replace the chain. The thing is there are 2 listed a 96 and 98 link the 96 link chain says if will fit my bike but i read that the LTDs have a longer swing arm than the standard KZ for that year. I counted the links on my chain and there are 98 but I am at the limit of adjustment. Could it be streched that much or should it have the 96 link?:huh: I looked at my manual and it doesnt say one way or the other. Does anyone know. I am ready to order a bunch of stuff and this is holding me up.
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If your chain is REALLY stretched, it probably can't be stretched more than about 3% which is maybe 1/2" ballpark at the axle. That would be a REALLY badly stretched chain.
Going TWO links less on the chain shortens it's reach by ONE link because there are two runs. For a 530 chain, that's about 3/4" shorter. Check the range of adjustment you have on the slot in the swing arm and see if you want to go to the shorter chain. Sounds to me like either might work, but pick the one that gives most range of adjustment. My swing arm slot looks like it has close to 1.5" adjustment range, YMMV.
If your sprockets are larger or smaller than stock, understand that the chain's length needs to change 1/2 of how ever many teeth you change the sprocket: getting a rear sprocket with 4 more teeth needs a chain with two more links. That's because the chain is always on 1/2 the sprocket.
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IF you have stock sprockets, then you need a 96 link chain...if the sprockets are not stock, then perhaps a longer chain...and PLUMMEN is correct, also replace your sprockets when you replace the chain...and if they are non-stock, you might consider going to a 96 chain and stock sprockets (unless you really like the current set-up)
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My manual says to measure the length of 20 links with a 10 lb weight hanging on it and it's nominal (new) length should be 317.5 mm, calculate stretch from there to see what a new chains length will be in your application.
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dyna coils and wires
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I talked to the guy I bought the bike from and he said he put a larger 41 tooth sproket on the rear but couldnt remember what the stock one was. I'm thinking I should go with the 98 linker because of the larger sproket and I like the gearing how it is. Does anyone know what the stock sproket size is?
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The explosion drawings for it show a 39T rear.
42041-1059 KZ1000-K2 LTD (1982)
Assembly: REAR WHEEL/HUB/CHAIN SPROCKET-HUB,39T
(SKU: 42041-1059)
With a 41T, that explains why your chain is at the end of adjustment. Chains can only change in two link gradations, but going up two teeth calls for a one link increase to stay centered on stock position. Your wheel will be a half-link distance fore or aft of the nominal position depending on whether you have the 96 or 98 link chain.
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