cb350k3 Chain Length

[cgguy09]

Hey Team,
So my chain is pretty beat, and to be on the safe side I'm grabbing a new one. I'm runing stock 16/36 sprockets & don't intend to change them. I'm sticking with the 530 style. From what I've read online it sounds like 96 is the number of links in the chain. I'm looking online & seeing 100 links & 104 (from DCC). I'm guessing they just threw a couple in there incase people did lengthening mods.
My question is, am I good to run the bike with 100 or 104 links? or do I need to drop some out. I don't have a chain break tool (& I don't intend to buy one). DCC might just do it for free, cause they are cool like that (plus I feel I'm puting their kids through college with the ammount of $$ I drop there).
Thanks team.

-cfogs

 

[SONICJK]

You'll need to remove some links 96 sounds right.
A chain breaker is 15 bucks at harbor freight and well worth it.

 

[Dragonfish]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/140870215381?hlp=false

Or don't.

 

[cgguy09]

Rats. I figured as much. But wanted to check.
I'll check with DCC & see if they'll punch some out. If not. Ebay it is.

Thanks guys.

Always appreciated.

 

[Finnigan]

I just did the chain shortening myself and got the breaker from HF for 9$, worked perfectly and was very easy

 

[DrJ]

Don't need a chain breaker if you already have an angle grinder.

 

[Finnigan]

you still need to press the master link in, so ya kinda do

 

[cgguy09]

This motorcycle has forced me to buy so many "one time use" tools.

-My motorcycle is my girlfriend & my garage, her jewelry box.-

 

[SONICJK]

Build more bikes and it won't be one time use

 

[cgguy09]

Build more bikes and it won't be one time use

Brilliant!

 

[SONICJK]

I do what I can

 

[DrJ]

you still need to press the master link in, so ya kinda do

Huh, are you referring to an o-ring chain? I install a standard chain masterlink with pliers.

 

[SONICJK]

Huh, are you referring to an o-ring chain? I install a standard chain masterlink with pliers.

Yeah standard master link on a 530 chain isn't the press and dimple type it's just a simple clip

 

[Finnigan]

Yah, 530 O-Ring chain

I had to press mine in until the ends "bloomed" to the correct diameter...no way I could have put that much pressure with a pair of pliers

Why is the shit I buy always so complicated?!