devinzz1
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Backwoods M Max
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What are you running for a bottom gear? I have been doing a bunch of research and just got into my chaincase myself to gear it down. That's what mine looked like, with 21/39 gears in a mountain max. The break point it 60/61 teeth for a 68/70L chain. With my current setup the sled still had the stock 70l chain from before the reverse kit was put in when it had 21/40 gears. The slack adjuster was all stroked out and the bearing in the roller was seized. I don't know if it was from being over tight, lack of maintenance or the bend being too tight but I wouldn't run it like that again. I'm going to be at 20/39 with a 68L chain when it all goes back together. I will take pics of what the chain looks like.
devinzz1
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im not really in the mood to drop another $100 on a 68L chain. Im not sure how many teeth are on the bottom sprocket but i will count tomorrow. What kind of play should the chain have between links? It come out of a 500fan with low miles but it seems to have a bit of play in it. I think it may be stretched.
The more of a bend in the chain the more resistance.
devinzz1
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but will this cause any damage or the chain to wear excessively?
chris700readhead
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It will be fine. Mine is similar. a little more rolling resistance but mine has seen 2000 miles like that.
Backwoods M Max
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I just ordered a oem 68L chain for $36. They are not that expensive.
devinzz1
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Where did you order that? There $100 through royal distributing.
Backwoods M Max
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I ordered my chain case parts from Ronniesmailorder.com. The 68l chain listed for $41.... I got it for $36.... Right off the fiche so it's oem. All the parts I needed were out in their warehouse. Said 3-4 days from the yammi dist then next day to me since we're both in mass.
Your sled is going to pull HARD being geared down that little bit. I bet you really like it.
Your sled is going to pull HARD being geared down that little bit. I bet you really like it.
devinzz1
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just took her from town to town and its been raining all week and what was 4-5ft of awesome powder is now rock hard bumps. Just plain depressing...And to make it worst alot more rain and warm weather coming the weekend. And I thought this was January! Not sure if I like the 21t because theres no traction but my 23t should be here fri.
staggs65
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Should be fine till you get your 23. It's not only about rolling resistance. The more bend the more stress on the chain and therefore a shorter life expectancy but it will no doubt hold together for thousands of miles. Oem hyvos are a buck an quarter, not sure on the silents but I can't imagine they are that much cheaper, but maybe.
A couple of bucks
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Mine here in Northern Il is $45 at a Yamaha dealer. Your gettin scr3wed at $100. Cripe, even if ya got a phone number for the US Yamaha dealer that is closest to you mailing location, I'm quite sure postage wouldn't be $55-65.Would it???? I know prices up there are
