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# of Chain Links for 47t and 50T 2012 TE310 sprockets?

Rizzkid

Rizzkid

Husqvarna
AA Class
Hello Husky Riders.

Upgrading from 40t rear sprocket to 47 and 50 tooth rear sprocket (will swap out depending on riding conditions). Can I use one chain for both the 50t and 47t tooth sprockets? If so how many links do I need? I would hope that I can find a middle spot in the rear chain adjuster to utilize one chain for the 47 and 50t and use the original 106 link chain with the 40 tooth.
 
If you are going to buy a new chain, wont it be 120 links and you just put it on the bike with one of the combos that you want to run and then cut the chain as is appropriate? Also, the 3 tooth diff in a 47 and a 50 could be done with a 1 tooth CSS and you'd KNOW that could be used with the same chain.
 
Thanks, OHR,

The 2012 TE310 Xlite front counter sprocket doesn't have a c clip like the older versions. I think the rear may be easier to swap out, but I will soon find out
 
I went from the stock 40 out back to a 45. With the 40T and the 106 link oem chain, the tire rubbed the shock flap - and moving the wheel back to make room tightened the chain too much.
Weird for a stock setup to be that way.... I bought a 120 link X-ring chain and put the wheel where I wanted it - back far enough from the mud flap yet leaving me room to tighten a chain as it stretches.

I ended up at 110 links for a stock countershaft and 45 tooth Ironman, with room to adjust and not wear through the mudflap.
 
Rizzkid:
I have a 2012 TE310. I'm running a 47 tooth rear. Previous owner ran a 50 T rear with 2 master links in the chain with about 3 links between them for swapping between different rear sprockets. It's probably not best practice to run multiple master links, but it's possible.
Dave
 
everfree said:
Rizzkid:
I have a 2012 TE310. I'm running a 47 tooth rear. Previous owner ran a 50 T rear with 2 master links in the chain with about 3 links between them for swapping between different rear sprockets. It's probably not best practice to run multiple master links, but it's possible.
Dave
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Hey ever free...how are you liking that 47 tooth gearing? I am thinking about trying the same on my 2012 TE310. I will be riding a combination of dirt roads, jeep trails and single track. Do you think the 47 is a good choice for that type of riding? Thanks.
 
Mike-AK said:
Hey ever free...how are you liking that 47 tooth gearing? I am thinking about trying the same on my 2012 TE310. I will be riding a combination of dirt roads, jeep trails and single track. Do you think the 47 is a good choice for that type of riding? Thanks.
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That's what I ride too. 47-48 tooth still gives you some climbing ability while allowing higher speeds for the dirt roads.
If I had to do more continuous climbing, like riding in the Sawtooths of Idaho, I'd go to a 50 I think.

After reading a few posts here, 46-47-48 seemed in the ballpark. I'm pretty happy with the choice.
I was gearing down from a 40 tooth, so I really noticed the improvement in quickness.
Give it a shot.
 
everfree said:
That's what I ride too. 47-48 tooth still gives you some climbing ability while allowing higher speeds for the dirt roads.
If I had to do more continuous climbing, like riding in the Sawtooths of Idaho, I'd go to a 50 I think.

After reading a few posts here, 46-47-48 seemed in the ballpark. I'm pretty happy with the choice.
I was gearing down from a 40 tooth, so I really noticed the improvement in quickness.
Give it a shot.
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Thanks. We've got a few mountains up here. Perhaps I will try a 48.
 
When I was making the switch, I figured going up five teeth on the rear sprocket would be plenty....I just couldn't imagine needing to go up ten teeth.
It's been a few months without much offroad riding....work, holidays, weather... and I haven't been on the 310 much since having the suspension redone completely in November.

This last weekend I went down to a riding area that has a fair amount of steep technical climbs. NOW I see why so many folks have gone 47-50 teeth.... I was still feathering the clutch a lot on some of the long, loose, steep climbs. I wish I had gone up a few more teeth, but I'm not going to change until something is worn and needs replacing.
The bike worked great for everything but the long and brutally steep stuff.

Except the EFI.... once I lowered the gearing, the touchiness and abrupt on/off whiskey throttle on downhills was worse than before.
Time to look into a JD Tuner
 
blakebird said:
When I was making the switch, I figured going up five teeth on the rear sprocket would be plenty....I just couldn't imagine needing to go up ten teeth.
It's been a few months without much offroad riding....work, holidays, weather... and I haven't been on the 310 much since having the suspension redone completely in November.

This last weekend I went down to a riding area that has a fair amount of steep technical climbs. NOW I see why so many folks have gone 47-50 teeth.... I was still feathering the clutch a lot on some of the long, loose, steep climbs. I wish I had gone up a few more teeth, but I'm not going to change until something is worn and needs replacing.
The bike worked great for everything but the long and brutally steep stuff.

Except the EFI.... once I lowered the gearing, the touchiness and abrupt on/off whiskey throttle on downhills was worse than before.
Time to look into a JD Tuner
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Yes, I had to adjust the tuning when I lowered my gearing. A touchy throttle is a real pain to ride. Not much fun.
Maybe a rule of thumb on gearing is try to never be out of gears on the low end, sacrifice higher speed instead. So if I'm climbing a lot, I'd like to do most of it in 2nd not 1st. Kinda what I was thinking when picking a tooth count...
 
What I don't like is not being able to use engine braking on slow steep descents... when you're off the throttle it's like you turned off the key - nothing.
Touch the gas even a hair....and you're off - no middle ground. The rear brake is so touchy it's hard to modulate and use with finesse....
So yes, a bit more fiddly than I like. I love technical riding and this bike can be great at it, but it needs a couple of areas ironed out.

Made me miss my carb'd 525 RFS a lot.
 
My bike came with the 50T rear, dropped down to 47T same chain no links removed, wheel is no longer cramping the mud flap. First gear is great now and I'm no longer always looking for the next gear. I found that the 50T always had me winding out at the top or lugging down the bottom but never really in the middle of the rev range.
 
JasonMF said:
My bike came with the 50T rear, dropped down to 47T same chain no links removed, wheel is no longer cramping the mud flap. First gear is great now and I'm no longer always looking for the next gear. I found that the 50T always had me winding out at the top or lugging down the bottom but never really in the middle of the rev range.
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Do you ever wish for a 48 in the tighter stuff or do you think the 47 is optimum?
 
From my experience the 47 is perfect. I mostly ride tight single track these days and trailer my bike to the trails.
 
Swapped my 50T for a 47T awhile back and am love the results. No chain shorting needed, just readjusted, 1st is a little less twitchy and get a little more speed in 6th.

-bh
 
Had a 50T on the rear but first was useless and I was always running through the gears. Plus the higher speeds that can be achieved here in the desert was putting the RPM's very high. So I switched to a 47T, still with the same chain. Wheel is adjusted about as far back as it can go but it still works. Plus first is way more useful now and sixth gear running is alot easier. I believe the 47T is the best option. Need to sort this out right as the LA-B-LV Run will be here before you know it and this bike needs to be bullit proof.
 
So am I right in assuming you are all sticking with the standard 13 on the front sprocket and just varying the rear??
 
I was deciding about tweaking my rear to a 47/48 from a 45. 47 is only 2 teeth but I will slip the clutch slightly less on the steeps and slow terrain.
 
I like the 47 tooth for all around and it worked well in sandy trails.(not many hills) I just put on a 50 tooth to see if I like it more . I now have 40, 47 and 50. I will never go back to the 40 unless zombies take over and I need to get top speed to get away from them.

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