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Any recommendations for a new drive chain? Will all 530's work or will I need a specific style? 84 FXE hardtail - I believe OEM is 530/102.

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Old Mar 27, 2023 | 04:32 PM
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They all fit but don't use an O Ring chain if you have a 24-tooth front sprocket and electric starter things get ugly. RK or DID for the win.
 
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They all fit but don't use an O Ring chain if you have a 24-tooth front sprocket and electric starter things get ugly. RK or DID for the win.
inside of your primary will get trashed… ALWAYS stick with a 23 on the tranny. If you have a stroker maybe think about a 46 or 47T rear gear. If it’s a 74 or 80 inch even with cam and maybe a little extra compression try to go 49. If it’s a bar hopper go 51T
 
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inside of your primary will get trashed… ALWAYS stick with a 23 on the tranny. If you have a stroker maybe think about a 46 or 47T rear gear. If it’s a 74 or 80 inch even with cam and maybe a little extra compression try to go 49. If it’s a bar hopper go 51T
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I rab an RK on my '84 FXR,it was good for the price,another good one is Tsubaki .
 
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I used DID several times and quality is good. Found a few good deals on Flea bay couple years ago when I has shopping.
 
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They all fit but don't use an O Ring chain if you have a 24-tooth front sprocket and electric starter things get ugly. RK or DID for the win.
My 1979 Electra Glide FLH King of the Highway full dresser Shovelhead has been running a 24 tooth front & o-ring chain with 51-tooth rear since 2001 "upgrades".

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My 1979 Electra Glide FLH King of the Highway full dresser Shovelhead has been running a 24 tooth front & o-ring chain with 51-tooth rear since 2001 "upgrades".

NO worries! 😎
the 51 lowers revs ? what would a 22-49 combo do on a fx
 
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the 51 lowers revs ? what would a 22-49 combo do on a fx
as said.. I only like a 23 on the tranny. Too many issues using 22 or 24. With a stock motor a 49 is about all I’d go down in revs. You need more power to go 48-45. Raising rd stir more pep a 51 is about as high as I’d recommend. You do t wannabe 4000rpm at 55 mph
 
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as said.. I only like a 23 on the tranny. Too many issues using 22 or 24. With a stock motor a 49 is about all I’d go down in revs. You need more power to go 48-45. Raising rd stir more pep a 51 is about as high as I’d recommend. You do t wannabe 4000rpm at 55 mph
mine had a 23-47 at first and when my hd mech had the inner primary off said to change to a 22-49 but i cant remember why. i think it was about same speed less revs
 
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