Shorten Chain?

[dingleberry]

How many links can I expect to take out of my chain given the followin scenario.

05 Kona Coiler
6'' rear travel
Front: 22/32/Bash
Rear: Shimano 9 speed cassette
Chain: Shimano LX 9 speed CN-HG73 (116 links)

I would expect 3 or 4 as a guess. Any good rules of thumb or other indicators that will lead me to an answer.

[Full Mountain]

take one at a time then ride and see how it works repeat as required...especially with an fs
DMR

[Appendage]

Park Tools has the scoop:

http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=26