pancho247 Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Hi I have a 2008 gas gas, i have never changed the chain and sprokets but the chain is super slack and the cam things on the back wheel spindle are on max so can push back wheel any further back is there a standar chain length i can bu that will fit straight on or will i have to buy a chain tool and adjust the length myself. I plan to put new sporckets on as well, same size as before, think its a 10 tooth on the front but cant remember the back size. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 10/42 sprockets 102 link chain,spot on for gas gas pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richt Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Hi I have a 2008 gas gas, i have never changed the chain and sprokets but the chain is super slack and the cam things on the back wheel spindle are on max so can push back wheel any further back is there a standar chain length i can bu that will fit straight on or will i have to buy a chain tool and adjust the length myself. I plan to put new sporckets on as well, same size as before, think its a 10 tooth on the front but cant remember the back size. thanks Chain length depends on what sprocket sizes you have, chains are available in all lengths If you are happy with the gearing you have now just count teeth and the links including the split link. many dealers just keep a stock of long chains because you can always shorten them its not worth buying a chain tool, just grind the ends off the rivets with an angle grinder only takes a minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jse Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 10/42 sprockets 102 link chain,spot on for gas gas pro The 10/42 combo is by far the most popular on this side of the pond. Stock is 11/42 and in some cases, 11/41, which is a little high geared for the lower class riders and tends to get them where they want to go a little sooner than they are ready for.... I run an 11/44 ratio on my bike, which is somewhat in between and works well for me. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richt Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 The 10/42 combo is by far the most popular on this side of the pond. Stock is 11/42 and in some cases, 11/41, which is a little high geared for the lower class riders and tends to get them where they want to go a little sooner than they are ready for.... I run an 11/44 ratio on my bike, which is somewhat in between and works well for me. Jon I am on 10/42 aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptbacf Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 would that be a good set up for older bikes too? I have a 2000 280txt Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richt Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Its a bit of personal preference Cheapest way is try a different front sprockets 1 tooth more & 1 less then see what you like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptbacf Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Its a bit of personal preference Cheapest way is try a different front sprockets 1 tooth more & 1 less then see what you like Yeah i think ill try it. Already got a 42 on back. So it'll be a cheap change. I tried hawks nest today rich and seemed quite hard. You'll have to show me that place near congalton:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jse Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 would that be a good set up for older bikes too? I have a 2000 280txt Mike Mike, As I remember, most of us ran a one tooth smaller countershaft sprocket in the older bikes also, just like the Pro models. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richt Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Yeah i think ill try it. Already got a 42 on back. So it'll be a cheap change. I tried hawks nest today rich and seemed quite hard. You'll have to show me that place near congalton:-) I was there last Sat the stream was deeper and flowing faster than usual, Got my feet wet. Send me a PM when you're next playing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl90 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 HI all, So would you go for the same 10/42 on a 200 pro? or does the requirement tend to vary between models? Also, would a sproket kit intended for a 125 fit a 200? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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