I have a question that i think someone can help me with. I just purchased a vortex sprocket kit for my 96 cbr 600. I have the -1/+2 520 conversion. while installing everything the shop gave me the wrong length chain. They gave me a 120 link chain that is way to big. My friend and I think that I need 112 link chain.Can anyone with this setup tell me what chain length you are running?

 

Many shops do not carry the length chain that a specific bike calls for, just the generic 120 length. You just need to break the chain with a chain tool, or put it on, count/verify the links and take it back to the dealer and have them break it.

 

the standard 108 link chain "should" fit, dont think that the 520 size should affect length from stock 525

 

Having not changed the gearing on my bikes, I can't say for sure whether or not going down 1 tooth in the front and up 2 in the rear will make enough difference to require a longer length chain or not. If it does I can't imagine by much. Willduce is right that the standard length for the F3 is 108 links. Chains normally come in 120 link lengths, expecting you to cut the chain to the proper number of links for your particuar bike.

It's easy to do, just install the rear wheel in the correct position, wrap the chain around the front and rear sprocket and make a determination as to how long the chain should be like in the photo below. The mark on the side plate identifies the link I need to remove so that I can install a master link in it's place to join the 2 ends. You can either get a chain tool to do it yourself, or take it to a shop as someone mentioned already and have them break the chain. Either way, you're still going to need someone to install the new riveted master link. A chain tool does that too. It's worth the investment of around $75 to have your own.

 

Thanks to everyone for the replies. I come from a background in motocross and working on dirt bikes. When I got my vortex gear set in I decided to dive into the install head first after a long day at work. Well long story short I wasnt thinking about a CHAIN BREAKER...ha ha i pulled the whole swingarm to get the factory chain off...Instead of using my chain breaker....what a idiot! So i have a chain breaker and i have a link press. Thanks for the help everybody....Oh yeah a geard F3.......Feels like a whole new bike.

 

LOL on the swingarm. We've all done some wacky stuff from time to time. Least you'll know next time!