Topic: source for sprockets and chain

[Rocking-M]

I stopped by the local Honda dealer and figured I'd just get the sprockets and chain set
there. No dice.
Where can I order the sets from? and since it suppose to be better to run a
larger sprocket on the front, stock being 14-43 on the F,
what should I go with to keep basically the stock gearing?

[honbonduc]

JC Whitney had sprockets and chain for my K3 pretty cheap.

[super pasty white guy]

Are you sure that the 14-43 is right?  My manual (and my bike) has 17-48 for the 75-76 F.

dave

[KCs76Cafe]

Got my JT sprockets from Dennis Kirk.    EK chain from ebay way cheaper than DKs price.

[bobsmith]

I got about 25000 miles out of my last J.C. Whitney chain and sprockets, but will soon replace them with a O ring chain  and sprockets from Bike Bandit..I probally should of just reordered from Whitney tho.  I got a riveted master link and don't know how to reliably crimp the rivets.

[Rocking-M]

The honda parts said he couldn't get the sprockets, so I figured why
buy the chain when I want the works when I do the chain.

Checked Dennis Kirk and they list the 14 front and 38, 43, 45, 46 and maybe some others
rears in different brands. JT didn't list a front through Dennis Kirk.

[Gordon]

Cycle-re-Cycle has both of the sprockets and chain for your bike.

http://www.crc2onlinecatalog.com/

14 tooth $23.00.  43 tooth $50.00.  630-90 link EK chain $65.00

[Rocking-M]

Hey thanks Gordon. I just got off the bike bandit site.
They list a lot of sprockets and some are for conversion to a 530 chain.
Is this a good idea? Would it be better to change to a 15 on the front
to get longer chain life?

[IndianRider]

last week i found out my local kawasaki dealer would order anything i wanted for the CB 750 (via parts unlimited i think) ..

i just ordered the 630 EK Chain (non O ring) 88 links for $61 and the Front 15T JT sprocket for $23 and the Rear 41T sprocket for $33  ..  no shipping costs .. 

you may want to check with your local dealerships ..

[medic09]

I just did a 530 conversion using parts from Bike Bandit.  Works well, so far.  I did get a pricey chain, though.

Lots of folks just keep using the 630 chain happily.  No problems with it really, but they're hard to get out here.

[Bodi]

At my local largeish Honda dealer they have a parts desk where the counter guy looks at the fiche and then checks the computer for availability, unsurprisingly my 1970's bike's sprockets are discontinued and unavailable.
Then I walk across to the Accessories counter and the guy there looks in a telephone book sized catalog or two and can get me any sprocket I want. The rear one doesn't have the black flange (chain protector? pants deflector?) on it, but it works fine.
Guy #1 doesn't tell me about how guy #2 can help me, I have to figure that out myself. Maybe the dealership agreement with Honda doesn't allow the parts desk to admit to the existence of non-OEM parts?

[IndianRider]

just received my 630 chain (EK chain, cheapest non o-ring) and 630 sprockets (JT 15T front and 41T Rear) kit  ..

compared to the new JT sprockets, my old sprockets on the bike were just fine and not worn out at all .. however, the old chain was 1/2 to 3/4 link longer than the new one ..

since i got the el cheapo RK non O ring chain, i installed it without replacing the sprockets ... i dont care if they wear out in the next 15-20 k miles or even less as i could not justify replacing sprockets that were like new .. i might do the whole 530 mod next time around..

I am going to sell the brand new sprockets .. anyone want new in the box JT spockets 15T front ($23) and 41T rear ($33) for your 630 chain ??

[Rocking-M]

Now I'm really pissed. Just waited about 2 weeks for a conversion kit.
530 chain came, and then the sprockets, just went out to do the conversion
since it's raining. The damn sprockets were 630s. Some conversion.

Now I can't find any 530 front sprockets for the Honda, it's as hard to
get parts for as the Ducati. 

[marcshep]

I just did this with my 1977 750F.
Had nothing but trouble from the stealer er dealer and ended up going to dennis kirk and picked up a 14/43 set with an 88 link o-ring chain.
Install was easy and quick without any issues and love it. I may end up dropping back on the rear to a 41 though because over half of my commute to work is freeway and i am sitting at around 5k for most of it. Thinking about dropping it for a little better mileage.

[steven400/4]

try www.wemoto.com i,m told thay are good
steve

[IndianRider]

i have a set of JT 630 sprockets for sale in the for sale section if you are interesting in keeping your 630 setup .. its a 15T front and 41T rear sprocket .. you will need a 88 link 630 chain for this setup to fit exactly ..

[mikedialect]

I just popped on 14-43 parts unlimited sprockets/DID 630K chain from dennis kirk on my 78F and it's running well. I think it was 125 total. Approximately 60 more than I was willing to spend

[marcshep]

I just popped on 14-43 parts unlimited sprockets/DID 630K chain from dennis kirk on my 78F and it's running well. I think it was 125 total. Approximately 60 more than I was willing to spend

Whats your apx rpm at 65 with that setup on your '78?
I am sitting at about 5K and wondered if that is  about normal for my '77

[mikedialect]

I just popped on 14-43 parts unlimited sprockets/DID 630K chain from dennis kirk on my 78F and it's running well. I think it was 125 total. Approximately 60 more than I was willing to spend

Whats your apx rpm at 65 with that setup on your '78?
I am sitting at about 5K and wondered if that is  about normal for my '77

That sounds totally normal. I haven't actually done that speed for a good distance for a while (last little sohc meet up here in MN). I know I was at 6k at around 70+, so I assume that is about on the money. I thought about going to a bigger front sprocket, but honestly, I didn't feel like there was enough clearance to do that on the 78F. I think it's pretty snug at stock, so I left it alone. I might try and go to a 530 next time around, but I'm pretty happy with the power placement as it stands.

[marcshep]

I just popped on 14-43 parts unlimited sprockets/DID 630K chain from dennis kirk on my 78F and it's running well. I think it was 125 total. Approximately 60 more than I was willing to spend

Whats your apx rpm at 65 with that setup on your '78?
I am sitting at about 5K and wondered if that is  about normal for my '77

That sounds totally normal. I haven't actually done that speed for a good distance for a while (last little sohc meet up here in MN). I know I was at 6k at around 70+, so I assume that is about on the money. I thought about going to a bigger front sprocket, but honestly, I didn't feel like there was enough clearance to do that on the 78F. I think it's pretty snug at stock, so I left it alone. I might try and go to a 530 next time around, but I'm pretty happy with the power placement as it stands.

I agree it's a great gearing for pep. It is a very perky ride with wonderful takeoff and a smooth overall ride. Thanks on the #'s and I have been thinking just because of the gas mileage of trying the K 15/41 but still kinda on the fence

[mikedialect]

I just popped on 14-43 parts unlimited sprockets/DID 630K chain from dennis kirk on my 78F and it's running well. I think it was 125 total. Approximately 60 more than I was willing to spend

Whats your apx rpm at 65 with that setup on your '78?
I am sitting at about 5K and wondered if that is  about normal for my '77

That sounds totally normal. I haven't actually done that speed for a good distance for a while (last little sohc meet up here in MN). I know I was at 6k at around 70+, so I assume that is about on the money. I thought about going to a bigger front sprocket, but honestly, I didn't feel like there was enough clearance to do that on the 78F. I think it's pretty snug at stock, so I left it alone. I might try and go to a 530 next time around, but I'm pretty happy with the power placement as it stands.

I agree it's a great gearing for pep. It is a very perky ride with wonderful takeoff and a smooth overall ride. Thanks on the #'s and I have been thinking just because of the gas mileage of trying the K 15/41 but still kinda on the fence

Well, the way I look at it is every time I get in my car I'm going to spend at least $7-8. That's almost a whole fill up on my 750! My gas mileage rocks no matter what when I choose 2 instead of 4 wheels

BUT- if you do end up going with a larger front sprocket I would love to hear what you think after you do it.

[marcshep]

I just popped on 14-43 parts unlimited sprockets/DID 630K chain from dennis kirk on my 78F and it's running well. I think it was 125 total. Approximately 60 more than I was willing to spend

Whats your apx rpm at 65 with that setup on your '78?
I am sitting at about 5K and wondered if that is  about normal for my '77

That sounds totally normal. I haven't actually done that speed for a good distance for a while (last little sohc meet up here in MN). I know I was at 6k at around 70+, so I assume that is about on the money. I thought about going to a bigger front sprocket, but honestly, I didn't feel like there was enough clearance to do that on the 78F. I think it's pretty snug at stock, so I left it alone. I might try and go to a 530 next time around, but I'm pretty happy with the power placement as it stands.

I agree it's a great gearing for pep. It is a very perky ride with wonderful takeoff and a smooth overall ride. Thanks on the #'s and I have been thinking just because of the gas mileage of trying the K 15/41 but still kinda on the fence

Well, the way I look at it is every time I get in my car I'm going to spend at least $7-8. That's almost a whole fill up on my 750! My gas mileage rocks no matter what when I choose 2 instead of 4 wheels

BUT- if you do end up going with a larger front sprocket I would love to hear what you think after you do it.

That may just be a project for this winter, toss on a K set and see how she does.
And i know that one well on the car. My car is a 1999 Tahoe, 12 mpg on a good day.

[Rocking-M]

Hey Gents, I was really set on converting to a 530 set up. Found that I had a spare 630 Chain on the motor
I have for parts and it was in great shape so I put it on to run till my new sprockets for the 530 conversion get
here.

Rebel gear is making my rear and has a 15 tooth front in stock.....

http://www.rebelgears.com/officialrebelgearshome.html

I was hoping to find a aluminum rear sprocket and since I'll be taking the steel 630 sprockets back
this only cost me about $40 more.

There making me a 46 rear, funny thing with the 530 set up the 46 rear
is smaller in overall diameter than a 630 43 rear.

[mikedialect]

you know, since we're sort of on topic...


I think I've tried to 'align' my rear wheel 5 times and I can't ever get to where I feel totally comfortable with it. How anal are you folks with that? I just wish I could ride a perfect example of each of my bikes so I could know what to shoot for. I feel pretty confident about things when I know what I'm shooting for. Now on start off at a stop sign I feel like I'm being pulled a bit to the right and I'm wondering if that is indicative of a misaligned wheel. Those damn marks are NOT scientific enough for me

[marcshep]

you know, since we're sort of on topic...


I think I've tried to 'align' my rear wheel 5 times and I can't ever get to where I feel totally comfortable with it. How anal are you folks with that? I just wish I could ride a perfect example of each of my bikes so I could know what to shoot for. I feel pretty confident about things when I know what I'm shooting for. Now on start off at a stop sign I feel like I'm being pulled a bit to the right and I'm wondering if that is indicative of a misaligned wheel. Those damn marks are NOT scientific enough for me

Maybe I didn't do it right but this worked for me and I don't get pull.
I opened the adjuster bolts to the same exact distance from the adjusters.
Adjusted the bolts exactly the same # of turns on both until the right play was in the chain.
Measured the bolts and the distance the wheel was from each side of the rear fork.
Tightened things up and it's been great since.