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Offline tato81

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Which chain do you recommend?
« on: February 21, 2017, 09:13:01 AM »
Who knows the chain TRP?

http://www.trp-products.com/c2.html
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-TRP-50-5-8-IN-50FT-SINGLE-STRAND-RIVETED-ROLLER-CHAIN-D524451-/291741179337

I am looking for a chain to my CB750K4, but in the PL I do not have much of a choice. I can buy in the PL DID chains. But I'm not convinced them. What do you recommend?
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Re: Which chain do you recommend?
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2017, 09:32:37 AM »
DID is fine
EK and RK chains are known brands as well.  All typically under $50US.
It is common practice to add new sprockets when a new chain is installed.
I think my EK 530 HD chain and new sprockets was under $80
Euro sites like cmsnl.com might save you on that crazy $85 shipping  :o
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Re: Which chain do you recommend?
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2017, 11:35:45 AM »
Will this be ok (DID 530VX) ?
Is it better to take (DID 530 ZVMX)?
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Re: Which chain do you recommend?
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2017, 11:42:58 AM »
I think either of those chains would be fine, but x-ring chains are overkill.
Heavy Duty (Non O/X-ring) chains have more tensile strength than our bikes need, and will wear well with a little care, at a fraction of the cost.
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Re: Which chain do you recommend?
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2017, 11:56:51 AM »
Shop in PL proposed to me yet chains:
- RK 530XSOZ1
- RK GB530XSOZ1
- RK 530KRX
Which one should I take? DID or RK? Of course I change chain with sprockets
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Re: Which chain do you recommend?
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2017, 12:10:11 PM »
Quote from: tato81 on February 21, 2017, 11:35:45 AM
Will this be ok (DID 530VX) ?
Is it better to take (DID 530 ZVMX)?

I have ordered both. 530VX for my CB750 K2 that will get max 80-85 rwhp.
ZVMX as replacement for my strong DC chain my K6 have now and have much left of. This has 1000cc and must enter the 90-100 rwhp area! :)


If you live in Europe, order from here since they have a really good price. They have sprockets too. I missed 46 rear for an eventual 16" wheel
www.motorradteile-hamburg.de
www.leovince-hamburg.de
The homepages differ a little. One has more parts for CB750, the other has a complete chainkit with sprockets. No problem to order chain and sprockets separate.

I ordered extra master links too since it is easy to make a mistake when riveting. The chain might need to be opened too.
I have pulled engine twice  and removed rear wheel without open the chain.

Edit:
X-ring chain feels like a standard chain today. Order open with master link (offen mit nietschloss)
http://www.leovince-hamburg.de/product_info.php?products_id=1091
« Last Edit: February 21, 2017, 12:44:19 PM by PeWe »
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K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
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Re: Which chain do you recommend?
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2017, 12:32:11 PM »
If you can get Tsubaki  530 QR, that is what I would use.
They may not make it any more.
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Re: Which chain do you recommend?
« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2017, 11:39:24 PM »
Quote from: PeWe on February 21, 2017, 12:10:11 PM
... If you live in Europe, order from here since they have a really good price. They have sprockets too. I missed 46 rear for an eventual 16" wheel
www.leovince-hamburg.de...
Yes, they are there for a good price!

Do I have to take the set? http://www.leovince-hamburg.de/product_info.php?products_id=1091
or; http://www.motorradteile-hamburg.de/cart

754 Unfortunately Tsubaki not in the PL or near me in Europe :(
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Re: Which chain do you recommend?
« Reply #8 on: February 21, 2017, 11:55:46 PM »
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If you can get Tsubaki  530 QR, that is what I would use.
Was the best chain I ever had. Maybe gone, maybe renamed by Tsubaki.
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Re: Which chain do you recommend?
« Reply #9 on: February 22, 2017, 03:34:53 AM »
Quote from: tato81 on February 21, 2017, 11:39:24 PM
Quote from: PeWe on February 21, 2017, 12:10:11 PM
... If you live in Europe, order from here since they have a really good price. They have sprockets too. I missed 46 rear for an eventual 16" wheel
www.leovince-hamburg.de...
Yes, they are there for a good price!

Do I have to take the set? http://www.leovince-hamburg.de/product_info.php?products_id=1091
or; http://www.motorradteile-hamburg.de/cart

754 Unfortunately Tsubaki not in the PL or near me in Europe :(
They have chain only too. http://www.leovince-hamburg.de/product_info.php?products_id=1062   (100 links for CB750, 18:48/17:48)
But check the sprockets for wear. If the teeth start to look lika waves a windy day a new chain will not last long.
Be sure to order an open chain. You need a tool for riveting too. These hollow master links are easier to do.

You'll find more CB750 stuff here (same company, different site)
http://www.motorradteile-hamburg.de/kategorien-motorrad?fid=7972
chains and sprockets here: http://www.motorradteile-hamburg.de/produkte-motorrad?fid=7972&cid=5

They sell oil filter, cables and other good stuff to have in stock.  Boring if something small like a throttle/clucth wire will fail during the season and need to wait 1-2 weeks for a new :(
« Last Edit: February 22, 2017, 03:39:04 AM by PeWe »
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Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: Which chain do you recommend?
« Reply #10 on: February 22, 2017, 07:23:23 PM »
I have the  X-ring chain and have no complaints. Love it.
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Offline Gene

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Re: Which chain do you recommend?
« Reply #11 on: February 22, 2017, 08:35:01 PM »
Quote from: baaron7 on February 22, 2017, 07:23:23 PM
I have the  X-ring chain and have no complaints. Love it.

Just make sure you have enough space between the front sprocket and your case. It can eat a hole through there.
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Re: Which chain do you recommend?
« Reply #12 on: February 22, 2017, 10:06:18 PM »
No problem with clearance chain and case on a CB750. I have a strong chain and I doubt there is a thicker one except for 630 chain  that the later CB750's have.
DC chain DC530MZX-G . I have 18t sprocket. 17t work finr too 48t rear.

It is the 500/550 that can have issues with thicker o-ring chains according to this forum. The problem with broken CB750 cases is caused by too thin chain.
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CB750 K2-75 Parts assembled to a stock K2

Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: Which chain do you recommend?
« Reply #13 on: February 23, 2017, 01:42:26 AM »
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Re: Which chain do you recommend?
« Reply #14 on: February 23, 2017, 01:59:23 AM »
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Do I have to buy that?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/530-100-530-x-100-Tsubaki-QR-series-Nickel-plated-Motorcycle-Chain-w-master-link-/172431629613?hash=item2825b9dd2d:g:ndMAAOSwImRYQySE&vxp=mtr
That's a damned good chain. I had several of them, be it the somewhat cheaper non nickel plated version of it. Good price too. I'd order it myself were it not for the shipping costs and import tax.
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Re: Which chain do you recommend?
« Reply #15 on: February 23, 2017, 02:39:08 AM »
You live in Poland?
Caclulate the total cost since that chain will be shipped from USA. You might get customs fee + vat too.
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CB750 K2-75 Parts assembled to a stock K2

Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: Which chain do you recommend?
« Reply #16 on: February 23, 2017, 02:53:49 AM »
I ordered a few things from the US. Not bad. We do not charge me customs fee. I hope that will Tsubaki me $ 60-70. The chain D.I.D. 530VX I have to pay some $ 80.
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« Reply #17 on: February 23, 2017, 03:29:12 AM »
OK, I should get at least + 30% of the total cost part + shipping :(
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CB750 K2-75 Parts assembled to a stock K2

Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: Which chain do you recommend?
« Reply #18 on: February 23, 2017, 09:51:27 AM »
Quote from: PeWe on February 22, 2017, 10:06:18 PM
No problem with clearance chain and case on a CB750. I have a strong chain and I doubt there is a thicker one except for 630 chain  that the later CB750's have.
DC chain DC530MZX-G . I have 18t sprocket. 17t work finr too 48t rear.

It is the 500/550 that can have issues with thicker o-ring chains according to this forum. The problem with broken CB750 cases is caused by too thin chain.

I am consistently getting my bikes mixed up.  You're right - 550 is the "rubbing" problem. Carry on. Sorry for the intrusion. ;)
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Re: Which chain do you recommend?
« Reply #19 on: March 10, 2017, 01:38:57 PM »
JT Sprockets: JTF288-18 and JTR284-48
How do you rate their condition?







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Re: Which chain do you recommend?
« Reply #20 on: March 10, 2017, 04:03:31 PM »
Quote from: Deltarider on February 23, 2017, 01:59:23 AM
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Do I have to buy that?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/530-100-530-x-100-Tsubaki-QR-series-Nickel-plated-Motorcycle-Chain-w-master-link-/172431629613?hash=item2825b9dd2d:g:ndMAAOSwImRYQySE&vxp=mtr
That's a damned good chain. I had several of them, be it the somewhat cheaper non nickel plated version of it. Good price too. I'd order it myself were it not for the shipping costs and import tax.

Thank you. I'm going on your advice. I'm in Florida and just bought two.
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