Standard chain size

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  1. Remal

    Remal It's ME
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    Ok looking at a whale chain tool but they come in various sizes.

    So what type and size is the standard chain on the 2011 blade

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    Cheers
     
    #1 Remal, Dec 26, 2011
  2. Nutty Tart

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    Its a 530 mate
     
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  3. Remal

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    cheers Claire
     
    #3 Remal, Dec 27, 2011
  4. CastrolCraig

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    530, but you want a 520 chain & ultralite sprockets Matt, cuts down on transmission lash (& subsequent transmission loss)

    B&C Express for Renthal Sprockets & Tsubaki chain,
     
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  5. Remal

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    cheers Craig, not looking at changing the chain or sprocket yet, just want to make sure I get the right chain tool for the bike.
     
    #5 Remal, Dec 27, 2011
  6. bluekontakt2004

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    But with a 520 chain you get increased wear and strech rates. A 530 chain is what i would reccomend for road use.
     
    #6 bluekontakt2004, Dec 27, 2011
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    I would also stick to a 530 for road use.
     
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    Not sure how you work that one out, i get more miles out of an aftermarket good quality 520 chain than an oe 530 one.
     
    #8 CastrolCraig, Dec 28, 2011
  9. bluekontakt2004

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    On my 600 I got over 35000 miles out of a DID 530 chain and sprocket kit, had a 525 chain on it when i bought it again did and that only managed 20000 miles.
     
    #9 bluekontakt2004, Dec 28, 2011
  10. Remal

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    Oi mate you don't keep a bike long enough to find out lol

    If the 530 is standard and you get a good quality one, as you would with a 520 Why would this make a difference in chain life?
     
    #10 Remal, Dec 28, 2011

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