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New chain but, what size?

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edstrom:
   As the title really, I'm trying to buy a new chain but come across some conflicting information online which has thrown me a bit.
Could someone point me in the right direction in terms of size and possibly the best place to order from. Many thanks.

2017  1000

Barbel Mick:
I've had a couple of chains & sets of sprockets (most would advise changing them at the same time) from these folk. I've always had good service from them, although it does appear they are short of products at the moment!
DID chain & JT sprockets are a favourite.  :thumb:

https://chainsandsprockets.co.uk/collections/all/Suzuki_DL1000-A-V-Strom-ABS-Adventure-(15-18)_2017?sort_by=price-ascending

Rixington43:
Likewise, although check the sizes you have fitted now as JT seem convinced the earlier Vees are 42 rear when Suzuki say 41, might still be true for the later ones.
I went JT chain as well and haven't had any issues with the Z3, rubber front sprocket is worth the extra if you can.

Gert:
Open to correction but if I recall correctly, for your model, the sprocket size is 17F / 42R with a 525 116 linked o-ring or x-ring chain.
Normally the chain is sold as a 120 link so you should first measure the old chain against the new chain before removing any extra links.

Rixington43:
Here in lies the confusion Gert, JT list the Vee and Veek as 17-42 in Europe but 17-41 in the US. Many after market parts sites stock JT and so they copy this information downstream. Suzuki seemingly list it as 17-41 globally and OEM parts sites all state 41 rear as well. My bike had JT 17-42 when I bought it and the Speedo was off by quite a bit. Reverted to 17-41 and it seems much happier. Don't think the single tooth affects chain length at all but may be worth counting the teeth at present if the sprockets are still original.

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