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patrino

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428 chain conversion
« on: September 29, 2017, 11:08:35 pm »
Hello!  New Ascot owner.

Just got the bike running a couple weeks ago.  Trying to get it rideable now.

Has anyone looked into doing a 428 chain conversion on the FT500?

Before I start poking around figured I'd ask if anyone has already looked into this.

My bike has a 530 chain now.  520 conversion is easy, but also still seems to be too much chain for the bike.

Any suggestions welcome.

Thanks!

Patrick
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murdo

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Re: 428 chain conversion
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2017, 01:34:06 am »
Why would you do that? The standard chain wears fairly well, so why fit one that will wear quicker?
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J6G1Z

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Re: 428 chain conversion
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2017, 02:50:22 pm »
Never heard of a 428 chain on an Ascot.

Do the 520 & consider it done.

J.
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triguyracer

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Re: 428 chain conversion
« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2017, 11:59:28 am »
520 is the way to go, strong enough for a modern 450 MX bike so plenty strong enough for your Ascot and lots of gearing choices ,less weight ,less rotatating mass and stronger than the the original stock 530 chain
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patrino

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Re: 428 chain conversion
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2017, 09:36:42 am »
Thanks for the feedback, everyone!
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