Topic: Need new chain

[Kustomizer]

Just wondering what length chain I need to get for my 1976 CB750?

[Ravie]

Do you have the old one?  If so, measure it. If you have 17/48 sprockets it may have been a 100 link chain. You could do a 102 safely with that setup. Mine had a 100 link on it so that's what I'm replacing it with.

I'm using a D.I.D. (Daido) chain, but I've read Diamond recommended several times.

After much reading, I would personally not recommend O-ring type chains. Seem like more trouble than they're worth and you get less HP to the rear wheel. No thanks.

[guitarkev66]

Yes I too heard Diamond chains are very well built but very pricey.  I just had a fellow very knowledgable sohc4 forum member tell me he went o ring for his restored K1 and loves it no maintenance.  530/102link

[MCRider]

Easy decision: Do you intend to ride a lot, like more than a couple thou a year, and in multi hundred mile bites? and: Do you hate to get your hands dirty while on a trip? You'll love the ORing chain. The mileage rob is a point of contention. Google the issue and you'll get results all over, many saying there is no loss.

All modern production motorcycles that use a chain, use an ORing chain. ANd many of them are very horsepower conscious.

I was once a non believer, but having been experienced to one, on my hawkGT, I'll never go back. OVer 25,000 miles without an adjustment, and very little chain lube.

[Kustomizer]

Great, thanks for the info!

[flybox1]

For my F3 (17/48) I bought a 110link 530, and cut 4-5 to get the length I wanted.

[PeWe]

My CB750K6-76 has allways got 100 links. Last chain is a DC chain, 530 MZX Heavy Duty QX-Ring Gold with really tough solid master link. The same chain today has hollow link which is MUCH easier to rivet. The solid link need a special too, very expensive while the hollow link does not need much force so the cheap tool can be used.

I know since my first cheap tool broke, link still not riveted by the tool, a DID copy. I had to purchase an expensive Whale tool that hammer the rivet end.
Go for hollow link, buy 1 or 2 extra master links. Easy to rivet too hard .

[MCRider]

Most ORing chains have an alternative clip link. The side plate still needs to be pressed on, but it can be done with a pair of nuts and some vicegrips. Other than that, the clip type is a cinch to install.

[PeWe]

I never had any problem with the old clip type. I used DID 50HDS o-ring chain
No need of expensive riveting tool. Easy to remove chain too.