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jonathantaylor86

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72 CB500 drive chain
« on: August 13, 2009, 09:03:12 AM »
Will a 530 standard chain with 100 links fit on my bike? Or will I have to cut out a couple cause mine has 98?

thanks, jonathan

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Re: 72 CB500 drive chain
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2009, 11:58:11 AM »
It might not be too long ,but will sure be near end of adjustment,better to make it 98,then have proper adjustment.Bill
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