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Originally Posted by Okierider
Did you end up having to grind on the bike to get the 14 to fit?
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Yes. In fact, I took the section out. Here it is with the 14T JTR270 on the shaft with the old OEM 520 chain partially wrapped. It stopped right there.
But I took a look at the sprocket cover and it still protects that area pretty well.
The sprocket cover has the same concentric guard in front of the chain, but it is not as close to the sprocket, and doesn't need any mods. Also, the chain can bind hitting the case until you tighten the sprocket holder on, which pulls the sprocket away from the engine.
I ended up with an RK 520SO (oring). Removed 6 full links (12 roller shafts) which ended up OK, but could have removed 7.
The master link was a challenge, because the outer plate does not slip over the pins to set the clip. I though it was the o-rings making it difficult, but I had to use the chain break tool to push the pins through the holes on the plate. Yep. That tight
Weird. I am going to get another master link, remove one more link and refit.