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Nutcracker · 07-07-2022, 07:39 AM

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In your picture you can see better. Your correct the thin wall is more of a splash barrier than a structural part of the casing. Removing or just thinning out the material from 11
to 7 (o'clock position) position is all that's needed. I debated on removing the lip entirely but opted for removing material down to a very thin section still providing protection from road grime and dirt..

Any Suggestions on a high quality 520 chain?

Also if I wanted to change to a crawling gear on the trail would there be any issues with a 12 tooth?
It is easy enough to change on the trail if I wanted to go back to factory gearing once off the hwy..

07-07-2022, 07:39 AM	#353
Nutcracker Join Date: Mar 2022 Posts: 107	[/QUOTE] In your picture you can see better. Your correct the thin wall is more of a splash barrier than a structural part of the casing. Removing or just thinning out the material from 11 to 7 (o'clock position) position is all that's needed. I debated on removing the lip entirely but opted for removing material down to a very thin section still providing protection from road grime and dirt.. Any Suggestions on a high quality 520 chain? Also if I wanted to change to a crawling gear on the trail would there be any issues with a 12 tooth? It is easy enough to change on the trail if I wanted to go back to factory gearing once off the hwy..
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