deaner
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Just geared my XM up a bit to 21/49 and 106 link chain is pretty doglegged. Is it worth trading my new chain in for a 104 link or does it matter? Just a pain in the butt. Closest dealer is an hour and a bit away.
Thanks for the feedback. Its a pain but Im going to trade the 106 in for a 104 while everything is apart. Yeah I guess the power loss isnt the huge issue, more the added stress on everything.
Just a thought Deaner, but why buy an expensive 104 chain. Why not go back the stock 51 bottom sprocket, most likely have kicking around, and just get a cheaper top 22 top gear. It will work with your stock 106 chain and drastically reduce the dog leg you currently have.
Well I put a 104 link on with 21/49 gearing and there is ZERO dogleg. Looks like Olers picture.
I am gonna guess there is a little slack in it. There are other combos that work with 102, 104, and 106 chains. Pretty much as efficient as it gets with a chain, I would venture to say almost at belt territory with more than half the cost.