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Im getting new sprockets and chain for my 83 185s. I have stock sprockets and chain on it now but I want to swap the rear sprocket to a 44t instead of 41t and keep the front an 11t like it is now. Will I have to get a longer chain with the bigger sprocket or will I have enough adjustment with the stock length for it to fit? Im doing this swap so I can have more torque for the larger tires I just put on. And is an EK chain a good brand o-ring chain?
1. 83 185s: (the money pit) xr200 cam, 200cc cylinder, 10.25:1 piston, 83 250r front end, 450r hubs, full suspension
2. 85 Big Red 250es: in pieces
3. 85 200m
4. 00 Polaris Magnum 325 2x4: stays broke
5. 02 Yamaha Wolverine 350 4x4: trail bike
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You can put the old chain and just take a measurement from the center of one pin to the other.
I know I don't have your model, but I always buy 114 or 124 links (I forget) and the chain is 5$ more.
On that trike I would run a nice quality smooth NON o-ring chain.
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Why non o-ring? I'll be going through a lot of mud if that makes a difference on chain type?
Last edited by ZacH_GrifF; 12-20-2012 at 09:51 PM. Reason: Additional info.
1. 83 185s: (the money pit) xr200 cam, 200cc cylinder, 10.25:1 piston, 83 250r front end, 450r hubs, full suspension
2. 85 Big Red 250es: in pieces
3. 85 200m
4. 00 Polaris Magnum 325 2x4: stays broke
5. 02 Yamaha Wolverine 350 4x4: trail bike
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Because it's a 185. The o-ring chains add quite a bit of drag.
A good quality non-o ring chain will be fine. Maintain it and keep it lubed and adjusted.
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Ah so to keep up the power. Then what brand would you recommend for a standard chain?
1. 83 185s: (the money pit) xr200 cam, 200cc cylinder, 10.25:1 piston, 83 250r front end, 450r hubs, full suspension
2. 85 Big Red 250es: in pieces
3. 85 200m
4. 00 Polaris Magnum 325 2x4: stays broke
5. 02 Yamaha Wolverine 350 4x4: trail bike
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What I'm asking is can I run a the stock 82 links with the 3 tooth bigger sprocket or do I need to get a 84 link chain?
1. 83 185s: (the money pit) xr200 cam, 200cc cylinder, 10.25:1 piston, 83 250r front end, 450r hubs, full suspension
2. 85 Big Red 250es: in pieces
3. 85 200m
4. 00 Polaris Magnum 325 2x4: stays broke
5. 02 Yamaha Wolverine 350 4x4: trail bike
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