86 200x chain please help

[Rainer]

I just bought a new standard chain for my 86 200x and its too short, my old one was beat to hell so I thought that's why it was loose but I think its probably because it has 15/38 sprockets on it. I tried adjusting it and it won't work, does anyone know where I can get a half like for this or some trick to losen the chain that I don't know. Thanks in advance

[willreed03]

Did you loosen the swing arm and the chain adjusters up and slide the whole thing all the way forward? The stock chain should fit since I think stock gearing is 13/42....

[Rainer]

Yeah I did but it dosent quite reach I think I need a half link but I can't find any

[willreed03]

weird...you could always put a 14 on the front...I had an 85 and I felt the gearing was spot on with 18 inch holeshots, and 14/40 gearing but that's a preference. If you like the gearing you have and don't want to go to a smaller front tooth then I guess your only option is to buy a 1 link longer chain. As for a half link somebody like these guys http://www.sprocketsunlimited.com/ should be able to help you there. Good luck brotha!

[honda200x1987]

Your rear sprocket is stock 38T ,your front should be 13T stock ,your 15T gives you more speed but less power. You can buy a new front sprocket on ebay for less than 15 bucks shipped,you may get by with a 14T also.