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05 Shadow Spirit- Stock chain and sprocket?

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#1 ·
So i need a new chain and sprocket. I was hoping you guys could set the record straight. I was all set to order a 525-122 chain, and a 42T sprocket. Then, i see that those might not be the right specifications after all. That they may be a 525-125 chain and a 41T sprocket.

Can anyone help? The bike is completely stock, so the chain and sprocket i assume would need to be stock as well for correct fit and i don't want to order the wrong parts and have issues.

Thanks!
Shawn
 
#4 ·
I have a 38 Tooth sprocket on my Spirit and I LOVE it. As it Lowers the revs on the highway , sort of like giving you another gear. Its Great. "Do a search on this site for this Mod, plenty of Info here" ;)
 

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#7 ·
Considering the OP only has 5 posts and you offered something other than what he was looking for, it wouldn't hurt to explain why.
 
#8 ·
The 525 is the right size chain for the stock size sprockets. 17 teeth on the front and 41 on the back sprocket is what was stock on my 2006. 125 sounds about right for the OEM length. Don't go to more than 41 and don't go lower than 37. You don't really have enough room to make changes to front sprocket so stay with the stock 17 teeth. Chain length will vary based on what rear teeth count you choose. If you go with the most popular size of 38, then go with the 120 link chain. 38 is preference.
 
#9 ·
This is kind of a dumb question, but i just want to be 100% sure. Does it matter if the chain says, VLX, Cbr, etc, etc, as long as it's still a 525-120 chain...? What about the 38T sprocket?

Thanks again. Looking to get these parts bought this week