Chain length '07 GSX-R600 for tight gearing

BALLZ · #1 (**permalink**) 08-02-2008, 12:18 PM

I want to run a 15/43 or 44. My current chain length is 116 links stock is 114 links. Axle is beyond adjuster marks with the 116 link chain and 15/43 44 combo. Do I need the shorter chain? reason I ask is because this bike is new to me and the previous owner obviously was using this setup somehow sine I got all his spare sprockets. Currently it has 16/45 on it with the 116 link chain. That gearing combo is too tall for Barber. The axle slot will go back further with the 116 link chain but I have no marks to line it up with. The current chain has a rivet master link.

**departmentofsuspension** · #2 (**permalink**) 08-04-2008, 03:40 AM

The longer you can run it the better. It will be harder to tip in but every other aspect of the bike will get better. Feel will go up quite a bit.

socal · #3 (**permalink**) 08-08-2008, 07:42 PM

I recently switched from a 15/43 to a 15/45. Running Michelin Power Race 180/55 PR C/PR E at Willow Springs. I am much happier with the change.