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Offline dergs713

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Where can I get me a nice non-o ring chain for my cb?
« on: April 18, 2012, 04:13:53 PM »
Need a new chain for my build. I have  75' CB550.  I heard the size I need a 530x100.  Please correct me if Im wrong.  Also ppl have been saying I need a non-o ring chain.  Any luck with chains out there  I dont mind spending the money to have one that wont blow into my crankcase. lol 

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Re: Where can I get me a nice non-o ring chain for my cb?
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2012, 04:20:48 PM »
Quote from: dergs713 on April 18, 2012, 04:13:53 PM
Need a new chain for my build. I have  75' CB550.  I heard the size I need a 530x100.  Please correct me if Im wrong.  Also ppl have been saying I need a non-o ring chain.  Any luck with chains out there  I dont mind spending the money to have one that wont blow into my crankcase. lol 

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What's wrong with an o ring chain? All I know is you shouldn't really use a clip link for the chain, rivet is a lot better.
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Re: Where can I get me a nice non-o ring chain for my cb?
« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2012, 04:47:37 PM »
Quote from: killersoundz on April 18, 2012, 04:20:48 PM
Quote from: dergs713 on April 18, 2012, 04:13:53 PM
Need a new chain for my build. I have  75' CB550.  I heard the size I need a 530x100.  Please correct me if Im wrong.  Also ppl have been saying I need a non-o ring chain.  Any luck with chains out there  I dont mind spending the money to have one that wont blow into my crankcase. lol 

Matt

What's wrong with an o ring chain? All I know is you shouldn't really use a clip link for the chain, rivet is a lot better.

O-rings chains for a 550 are a no-go.  Not enough clearance between the drive sprocket and the cases/oil seal. 

I get my chain from here:

http://montecdirect.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=MD
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Re: Where can I get me a nice non-o ring chain for my cb?
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2012, 07:13:00 PM »
I just ordered one from Forward Powersports on ebay. Under $30. free shipping. They sell 'em in various colors if that matters to you.


http://stores.ebay.com/forwardpowersports
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Re: Where can I get me a nice non-o ring chain for my cb?
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2012, 07:21:47 PM »
might be a stupid question, but what does the numbers mean.. 530x100. 
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Re: Where can I get me a nice non-o ring chain for my cb?
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2012, 07:33:45 PM »
Quote from: dergs713 on April 18, 2012, 07:21:47 PM
might be a stupid question, but what does the numbers mean.. 530x100. 
Matt

It is a 530 chain with 100 links I don't know how many links a 550 bike needs. Better to long than to short

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Re: Where can I get me a nice non-o ring chain for my cb?
« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2012, 07:36:36 PM »
530 is the chain pitch, which equates to 5/8".  100 is the number of links.  Links will always be represented as an even number and you can always buy a longer chain than needed and remove as much as needed to get the length required for your bike.  A chain breaker that you can buy at most motorcycle accessory shops works well for this, but you can also grind off the head of a link pin with a dremel and shorten it that way.  A breaker just forces the pin through the hole without cutting off the head. 
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Re: Where can I get me a nice non-o ring chain for my cb?
« Reply #7 on: April 19, 2012, 10:23:07 AM »
Alright thanks a bunch guys, I appreciate it. Any other brands out there you guys recommend. I heard the pre stretched and self oiled are the best.  People keep telling me about Diamond non-oring chains.
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Re: Where can I get me a nice non-o ring chain for my cb?
« Reply #8 on: April 19, 2012, 10:26:29 AM »
100 links should fit a CB550 perfect unless the sprockets have been changed out from stock. There is nothing wrong with a clip link chain just make sure the clip link has been installed properly.
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Re: Where can I get me a nice non-o ring chain for my cb?
« Reply #9 on: April 19, 2012, 10:40:02 AM »
 500 means 5/8 pitch the 30 indicates 3/8 width of sprocket, 20 is 1/4 inch sprocket.
 Diamond is good..I have had very ghood results with Tsubaki 530 QR.
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Re: Where can I get me a nice non-o ring chain for my cb?
« Reply #10 on: April 19, 2012, 11:30:37 AM »
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