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mglowe · 07-08-2008, 05:34 PM

From another web site...

The three digit number is "used to discribe the chain size. It is based on the 'rule of eights'. The first digit is for chain pitch. This is the distance between the pins. The second and third digits combine for roller width, with a decimal point inserted between the second and third digits."

The '08 FZ6 is very likely the same as the '07 which is, I believe, a 530 chain.

Therefore, a 530 chain by the "rule of eights" has a pitch of 5/8" (15.88mm) and a roller width of 3.0/8" (9.52mm). Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Curious... why do you want to change the chain out?

07-08-2008, 05:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
mglowe Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ames, IA USA Bike: 2007 FZ6 [Blue] Posts: 272 Rep Power: 8 Member #150	Re: Chain? From another web site... The three digit number is "used to discribe the chain size. It is based on the 'rule of eights'. The first digit is for chain pitch. This is the distance between the pins. The second and third digits combine for roller width, with a decimal point inserted between the second and third digits." The '08 FZ6 is very likely the same as the '07 which is, I believe, a 530 chain. Therefore, a 530 chain by the "rule of eights" has a pitch of 5/8" (15.88mm) and a roller width of 3.0/8" (9.52mm). Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Curious... why do you want to change the chain out?