TT Rhino chain length?

BrandonT · 04-01-2019, 06:27 PM

I’m ordering a set of sprockets amongst other things from WGS. I’d like to order a new chain while I’m at it. Being that I’m a big dude, I’d like to go with a heavier duty chain such as:

https://www.whygostock.com/530-heavy...hain-110-link/

But it’s only 110 link chain. Can anyone tell me it this will be long enough? Or should I get the lighter duty 120 link for cheaper? Cost isn’t an issue.

Darth Racer · 04-01-2019, 10:33 PM

When I did my sprocket swap I purchased a 120 link chain and removed links as needed. It was just the standard 530 chain, and did have to use a half link to get the right range on the tensioner nuts.

No clue how many links were removed. Sorry that I cant help you there.

The standard 530 chain will do the job just fine... I'm at 220 plus have about 300+ lbs in tow... no problems with the chain.

Don't forget to get a chain tool if you don't have one.

Mudflap · 04-02-2019, 06:37 AM

A good quality 428 chain is more than adequate and is what I use to achieve a lower ratio with 12/40 off the shelf steel sprockets. BTW, O ring chains are the best way to go if you want it to last.

Darth Racer · 04-02-2019, 06:50 PM

I disagree with that statement Mudflap on the premise the smaller pitch chain (428) will use a smaller sprocket with the same amount of teeth as a (530)

Here is an example of two 40 tooth sprockets from the two different chains....

Chain.... Tooth..... Sprocket Diameter
428....... 40......... 6.372747421591187
530....... 40......... 7.9659342769889845

The equivalent sprocket to the 530/40T would be a 428/50T
428........50..........7.962985554954328

The diameter is what the focus on is needed. Doesn't make a difference if its a chain or a belted pulley. For more low end torque and easier takeoffs you need a larger diameter rear sprocket and smaller diameter front sprocket or any combination of the two.

https://www.rbracing-rsr.com/calcsprocketdiam.html

Mudflap · 04-02-2019, 07:58 PM

Stock ratio on the Rhino is 12/32 = 2.6666/1
Ratio I use is 12/40 = 3.3333/1
Chain and sprocket pitch makes no difference, its the ratio, which also goes along with diameter. The 40 tooth steel sprocket for the Taotao ata250d bolts right up to the Rhino hub. A JTF259.12 fits the countershaft but you'll probably have to use circlips and a spacer to hold it in place.

My Rhino is used on steep rockey terrain so the lower ratio works for me. Cruises easily at 30 to 35 mph.

BrandonT · 04-02-2019, 09:02 PM

Dang, thanks for the help guys. Lots of great info. I bought an 11 tooth front and 41 tooth rear. I may have gotten too big of a rear sprocket it seems. Is there any problem using an aluminum rear sprocket? I bought the one on whygostock.com

Mudflap · 04-02-2019, 10:35 PM

That'll give you a 3.73 ratio which will be great for low speed grunt. Only thing wrong with aluminum sprockets is the price and longevity.

04-01-2019, 06:27 PM	#1
BrandonT Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Kitsap County, WA Posts: 24	TT Rhino chain length? I’m ordering a set of sprockets amongst other things from WGS. I’d like to order a new chain while I’m at it. Being that I’m a big dude, I’d like to go with a heavier duty chain such as: https://www.whygostock.com/530-heavy...hain-110-link/ But it’s only 110 link chain. Can anyone tell me it this will be long enough? Or should I get the lighter duty 120 link for cheaper? Cost isn’t an issue.
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04-01-2019, 10:33 PM	#2
Darth Racer Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: MD Posts: 558	When I did my sprocket swap I purchased a 120 link chain and removed links as needed. It was just the standard 530 chain, and did have to use a half link to get the right range on the tensioner nuts. No clue how many links were removed. Sorry that I cant help you there. The standard 530 chain will do the job just fine... I'm at 220 plus have about 300+ lbs in tow... no problems with the chain. Don't forget to get a chain tool if you don't have one.
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04-02-2019, 06:37 AM	#3
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,889	A good quality 428 chain is more than adequate and is what I use to achieve a lower ratio with 12/40 off the shelf steel sprockets. BTW, O ring chains are the best way to go if you want it to last.
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04-02-2019, 06:50 PM	#4
Darth Racer Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: MD Posts: 558	I disagree with that statement Mudflap on the premise the smaller pitch chain (428) will use a smaller sprocket with the same amount of teeth as a (530) Here is an example of two 40 tooth sprockets from the two different chains.... Chain.... Tooth..... Sprocket Diameter 428....... 40......... 6.372747421591187 530....... 40......... 7.9659342769889845 The equivalent sprocket to the 530/40T would be a 428/50T 428........50..........7.962985554954328 The diameter is what the focus on is needed. Doesn't make a difference if its a chain or a belted pulley. For more low end torque and easier takeoffs you need a larger diameter rear sprocket and smaller diameter front sprocket or any combination of the two. https://www.rbracing-rsr.com/calcsprocketdiam.html
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04-02-2019, 07:58 PM	#5
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,889	Stock ratio on the Rhino is 12/32 = 2.6666/1 Ratio I use is 12/40 = 3.3333/1 Chain and sprocket pitch makes no difference, its the ratio, which also goes along with diameter. The 40 tooth steel sprocket for the Taotao ata250d bolts right up to the Rhino hub. A JTF259.12 fits the countershaft but you'll probably have to use circlips and a spacer to hold it in place. My Rhino is used on steep rockey terrain so the lower ratio works for me. Cruises easily at 30 to 35 mph.
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04-02-2019, 09:02 PM	#6
BrandonT Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Kitsap County, WA Posts: 24	Dang, thanks for the help guys. Lots of great info. I bought an 11 tooth front and 41 tooth rear. I may have gotten too big of a rear sprocket it seems. Is there any problem using an aluminum rear sprocket? I bought the one on whygostock.com
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04-02-2019, 10:35 PM	#7
Mudflap Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,889	That'll give you a 3.73 ratio which will be great for low speed grunt. Only thing wrong with aluminum sprockets is the price and longevity.
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