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Offline MessnerMoto

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I posted this in my thread in Project shop... but this is probably better place...


Because I will upgrade the engine power I was digging about parts I will need. I see people are using HD primary chains and that people are really happy about those chains. In my search I come across this blog

http://www.breganzane.com/workshop/chains_primary.php it is about Laverda SOHC 750s...

Similar bike to cb750 and people there are using two IWIS G67HP(pitch) simplex chains instead duplex and triplex chains because they say it is a better and stronger solution. Btw primary chains for cb750 are standard ISO/ANSI chains 3/8 x 7/32‘‘ but with thicker chain plates... This chain looks very similar to HD primary chains...
The best part is that there is an endless chain IWIS G67HP with 68 links for BMWs

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Steuerkette-SWAG-99-11-0345-/151400652918?hash=item23402ea076:g

the price is 30 eu per chain. Can be found cheaper...

Also I did more digging and I found specs for IWIS chains(IWIS is making only timing chains... German company... part of SWAg company)

http://www.iwis.de/uploads/tx_sbdownloader/iwis_Motorsysteme_Automotive_aftermarket_Ersatzteile_DE_EN.pdf

and there you can see there are even 2 better chains... First G68HPF­2... again very similar specs like HD chains...
I only found this with 72 links... so it needs to be shorten 4 links....

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Steuerkette-SWAG-30-93-9962-/161555573484?hash=item259d766aec:g:XxAAAOSwmrlUsOv-
50eu... but can be found for 35eu....

And also there is this G68VH... stronger then previous 2(tensile strength) but smaller pin diameter.
http://www.buycarparts.co.uk/swag/7535305
around 50eu also....

Last two chains are for Audis...

My question is.. did anybody else came across this? Or did someone use this chains?
« Last Edit: January 30, 2016, 07:34:15 AM by MessnerMoto »

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Re: Primary chains question/research
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2016, 11:27:57 AM »
Keep digging. Good research. Those EXPENSIVE heavy duty chains are probably coming from a German manufacturer and are too pricey IMO especially in light of getting a set of Honda primary chains from Yamiya out of Japan for ~ $70.

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« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2016, 11:44:22 AM »
I will call tomorrow part dealers for Audi. I will ask for quotes... I know a shop which can shorten endless chains...
Will ask for G68HPF­2 chain... they look completely the same like HD chains.

Picture of G68HPF­2 chain...

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« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2016, 05:20:32 PM »
Very curious to see the price, i'm up for 2 sets if it all works out... ;)
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« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2016, 03:16:31 AM »
So... price for the chain of 72 links G68HPF­2 is 43eu. I am still trying to find cheaper one.

Also I talked with company that is producing chains. Every endless chain can be shortened with basic tools. Hamer, chisel etc... No need for shop to shorten the chain

I am waiting for a quote for 5 meters of that chain

but... I am pretty sure that G67HP chain can be used. And it is 25eu for 68 link chain so no need for shortening.
« Last Edit: January 04, 2016, 03:26:58 AM by MessnerMoto »

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« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2016, 04:11:06 AM »
43 euro is a good price for the G68HPF­2, I paid about 5 times that for heavy duty primary chains from Europe...
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« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2016, 04:41:48 AM »
43eu is the price for one chain. I am pretty sure this are the HD chains. But there is always a possibility that I am wrong. Audi part number is 059 109 229 M

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« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2016, 09:25:10 AM »
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« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2016, 09:46:48 AM »
Yeah please. We'd all like to build with HD chains but I find no reason other than greed to rape us over those now available.
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« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2016, 02:54:39 PM »
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Re: Primary chains question/research
« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2016, 05:00:03 PM »
kmb69, what you think? Bill
I had already discovered the IWIS connection but had not taken it as far as MM has.
Will try to dig out a set of the "high dollar" chains tomorrow and see if the model number is on the side plate.


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« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2016, 06:34:25 PM »
At that price still 20% cheaper than the HD set I purchased 3 months ago...

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« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2016, 06:59:46 PM »
20%?? What did you buy that was THAT cheap?
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Re: Primary chains question/research
« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2016, 11:39:04 PM »
I will order today that Audi chain(059 109 229 M). We will see if I am throwing the money :) 

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« Reply #15 on: January 05, 2016, 02:44:34 AM »
Also pay attention order just SWAG-IWIS chain!!! Because there are also other chain manufacturers of this chain and I see that bushing on theirs chain is not seamless.

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« Reply #16 on: January 05, 2016, 06:32:53 AM »
I can check mine also, Bill
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« Reply #17 on: January 05, 2016, 06:40:17 AM »
Are the CycleX HD chains in the running?

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« Reply #18 on: January 05, 2016, 09:52:52 AM »
Kenny says his HD chains have 'rollers' but they do NOT roll and are 'fixed'. That in itself would prevent me from using his.
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« Reply #19 on: January 05, 2016, 11:38:58 AM »
Yes IWIS chain is also "bush chain"... it doesn't have a roller.... thats way HD chains on pictures have bigger pin. And it is the main advantage of "bush chain" over classical "roller chain"(original Honda chain is a roller chain).


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« Reply #20 on: January 07, 2016, 03:42:44 AM »
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« Reply #21 on: January 07, 2016, 06:15:40 PM »
Here's a German one from Thomas. Says on one side plate JWIS 1014 HHHH. That's it. Bill
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« Reply #22 on: January 07, 2016, 06:19:33 PM »
Here's a German one from Thomas. Says on one side plate JWIS 1014 HHHH. That's it. Bill

That's the ones I have... ;)
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« Reply #23 on: January 07, 2016, 10:30:58 PM »
Here's a German one from Thomas. Says on one side plate JWIS 1014 HHHH. That's it. Bill

That's the ones I have... ;)
Yup ,same here...

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« Reply #24 on: January 08, 2016, 05:38:25 AM »
Mine are the same.