Anyone know the chain 'Gauge' on a 2009 xt660z tenere? Trying to buy a chain riveter and it specifies it will work on chains '420 to 530'. Is the tenere in that range and does it really matter?

Cheers

530 and 535 are the most common pitch sizes used-so it might be advisable to seek out a splitter/rivetter that will do the slightly larger size too-you might change your bike in the future.

Jim

Thanks, but what do the figures relate to? only curious

Thanks, but what do the figures relate to? only curious

width of the chain

Look out for the 'whale' tool Winkie-google it

Found this if anyone is interested. Didnt think the numbers related to the width. And the Tenere is a 520.

"Chain size is in inches, the three digit number used to discribe the chain size is based on the "rule of eights". The first digit is for chain pitch. This is the distance between the pins. The second and third digits combine for roller width, with a decimal point inserted between the second and third digits.

For example, a 420 chain has a pitch of 4/8" = 1/2" (12.70mm) and a roller width of 2.0/8" = 1/4" (6.35mm).

A 525 chain (the size my bike uses) has a pitch of 5/8" (15.88mm) and a roller width of 2.5/8" (7.94mm).

A 530 chain has a pitch of 5/8" (15.88mm) and a roller width of 3.0/8" (9.52mm).

There are a number of chain sizes in use, and chain manufacturers may have slightly different specs for roller diameter, sprocket width, etc. But a 525 chain from one manufacturer will have the same pitch as a 520, 525, 530, or 532 chain from another and run smoothly on any 525 sprocket from any manufacturer."