Topic: drive chain

[RickFraser]

Looks like I need a new drive chain for my 78 CB550
Any suggestions on where to buy and price range?

[Stev-o]

I like D.I.D.....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/172587201218?fits=Year%3A1978%7CModel%3ACB550K%7CMake%3AHonda&epid=171185217&hash=item282effb2c2:g:PQoAAMXQvJVRS2qx

How are your sprockets?   Get some good lube too.

[cfairweather]

The DID X ring chain is my choice.

[scottly]

The DID X ring chain is my choice.

Is that your choice for a 550 or a 750? The 550 has clearance issues with wider chains. Also, sealed chains tend to cost nearly twice that of a non-sealed chain of the same strength and brand. It may last twice as long, but in the end you could buy two standard chains for the same price...

[RickFraser]

Thanks for the replies guys.
Scottly, can you elaborate on what you mean by clearance issues?
The DID chain is wider than a standard chain?

[DaveBarbier]

Thanks for the replies guys.
Scottly, can you elaborate on what you mean by clearance issues?
The DID chain is wider than a standard chain?

Standard DID chains are fine. The issue is with o-ring or x-ring chains from any manufacturer. They are wider and eat into the case around the front sprocket.

[dave500]

like this.

[dave500]

dont bother with an o ring chain,good on dirt bikes or big tourers,standard weigh less and less friction anyway,just get a quality non o ring save ya money.