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Honda CRF230 L-8,9 Chain Size and Sprocket Teeth

GarageDex's manufacturer-catalogue data shows the 2008-2009 Honda CRF230 L-8,9 uses a 520 chain with 13-tooth front and 39-tooth rear sprockets from the factory. (100 links)

Chain and sprocket fitment by year

YearsChainLinksFront teethRear teeth
2008-200952010013 (JTF287)39 (JTR210)

Part numbers in parentheses are the manufacturer's stock-gearing sprocket codes, useful for matching a replacement.

Verified fitment
Sourced from a chain and sprocket manufacturer's own application catalogue. Reviewed by the GarageDex editorial team - how we verify →

Chain and sprockets for the Honda CRF230 L-8,9

Match the pitch (520) and tooth counts in the table - chain and sprockets are a matched set, and a mismatched pitch will not fit the sprockets at all.

Chain and sprocket kit520 pitch, stock gearingShop kits Chain breaker / riveterNeeded to size and rivet a new chainShop tools Chain lubeA dry or unlubed chain wears sprockets fastShop lube

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Frequently asked

What chain size does a Honda CRF230 L-8,9 use?

GarageDex's manufacturer-catalogue data shows the 2008-2009 Honda CRF230 L-8,9 uses a 520 chain with 13-tooth front and 39-tooth rear sprockets from the factory. (100 links)

What is the stock gearing on a Honda CRF230 L-8,9?

13-tooth front and 39-tooth rear from the factory, part numbers front JTF287, rear JTR210.

What changes if I go +2 teeth on the rear sprocket?

Going up 2 teeth on the rear sprocket (or down 1-2 on the front) lowers the gearing: quicker acceleration off the line, but a lower top speed, and the chain usually needs to be 1-2 links longer to keep enough wrap on the front sprocket - a shop or the sprocket's fitment chart will confirm the exact link count for that combination. This is a generic mechanical rule, not a claim about this specific model's aftermarket options.

How many links does a Honda CRF230 L-8,9 chain have?

100 links at stock length and gearing, per the manufacturer catalogue.

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Source: JT Sprockets - Online Catalogue, a chain and sprocket manufacturer's own application catalogue. Chain and sprocket sizing is factory-stock as JT publishes it - aftermarket gearing changes (see the FAQ) are not reflected here.