Vintage Dirt Bike Q & A

Looking to buy a new chain for my '74 MT 250 restoration, what do I need?

I think it's 106 links long?

Do I need a 520 or 530? No idea what that is.

Where's a good place to buy and what brand?

Thanks!!!

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Kevin
'74 MT 250
2010 Honda Gold Wing
2009 Kawasaki Concours 1400

According to the Honda parts list the stock (520) chain is 104 links long for all years of MT250.

On my buddy's MT we went with 14T front / 48T rear sprockets, which fit with the OEM chain (stock gearing was 15/44 on this bike). This made for better acceleration with less bogging in 1st gear; top speed was about the same, as it can now pull past redline in 5th. I'd go with at least 13/44, preferably even lower.

Ray

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'74 CR125M (175cc), '75 MR175, '82 RM250Z, '08 YZ250F, '14 Zero FX electric, '14 Zero MX electric, '18 Alta MXR electric

Thanks Ray. The restoration is nearing completion possibly get it out in November for a quick shake-down.

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Kevin
'74 MT 250
2010 Honda Gold Wing
2009 Kawasaki Concours 1400