How can i shorten my chaincase chain?

FORMULA51 · Dec 3, 2007

Is there even a way to do this? I just regeared my '00 polaris RMK 800 to 19/41 gears and my chain is much too long. Is there a way to shorten my chain or do i just have to get a new one?

If i do need to get a new one, what's the best way to measure how long i need? Get a piece of yarn and run it around the teeth of my new gears? Or should the dealer usually know how long to make it by giving them my new gearing? Thanks, as i've never had to mess with my chain before!

FORMULA51 · Dec 3, 2007

nobody knows?

skibreeze · Dec 3, 2007

The chain length is measured in pitch, measure the # of links.
The dealer will know which pitch chain will work with which gears.

speeddemon · Dec 3, 2007

get a new chain they are cheap .

FORMULA51 · Dec 3, 2007

thanks a lot guys.

markoo · Dec 3, 2007

If your chain is new (less than 1000 miles) then you can put it in a vise and knock out the pins with a punch, take out 1 link and then put it back together. If it's well used then just order a new one. Dealer should have a chart that says how many links(pitch) you need

Rixster · Dec 3, 2007

skibreeze said:
The chain length is measured in pitch, measure the # of links.
The dealer will know which pitch chain will work with which gears.

Really? I always wondered what the pitch was.

MARCUSO · Dec 3, 2007

After 7 years, you should be on your 3rd chain anyways.

Buy the chain. your dealer will know what you need.

FORMULA51 · Dec 4, 2007

MARCUSO said:
After 7 years, you should be on your 3rd chain anyways.

Buy the chain. your dealer will know what you need.

ya good call.

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