Topic: Will this chain work for my bike?

[cbass*gxc]

I have been reading all day about chains since I am needing one and came across this on ebay.  I was wondering if it would work for my 78 550k?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-YZ125-YZ-125-250-WR-TT-520-112-Drive-Chain-New_W0QQitemZ180227133618QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180227133618

Its says it is for a yamaha yz but it is a 520 non o-ring and its 112 links long.

Thanks
Jay

[TwoTired]

The stock 550 uses a 530 chain.  Are you planing to replace your sprockets to fit the 520 chain?

Cheers,

[cbass*gxc]

Nope.  I thought I read that a 530 chain would rub but I must have been mistaken.  So I guess a 530 non o-ring chain is the key?

Maybe something like this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/530-DID-O-RING-CHAIN-118-LINKS-NEW_W0QQitemZ200211217362QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item200211217362

[TwoTired]

A 530 oring chain will rub unless you make modifications to the front sprocket to gain about 1/8 inch extra clearance from the engine casework.

A 520 oring chain will work if you replace the sprockets to match the 520 roller width.  Same is true for 520 standard chain.

A 530 standard chain was the stock chain on the CB500 and 550 and fits without issues, of course.

Cheers,

[cbass*gxc]

Thank you very much. 

So will any 530 chain fit as long as it is enough links?

PS TT you know the answer to my other post?

[TwoTired]

You're welcome.
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Yes.
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What other post?

[cbass*gxc]

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=32009.msg337330#msg337330

This one about cable length.

[cbass*gxc]

So this chain here says it is for our bikes but it is an o-ring chain.  Will this work without the clearance issues?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-CB400-CB450-CB550-CB750-530-100-O-Ring-Chain_W0QQitemZ180229638657QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180229638657

[Gordon]

So this chain here says it is for our bikes but it is an o-ring chain.  Will this work without the clearance issues?

No.  Do not use an o-ring chain on a 550.  Like TT stated, there are chain width clearance issues on the 550 and it will most likely rub a hole in your engine case.  Just go with a standard chain, or if you feel like a bigger project, get the 520 sprockets and a 520 o-ring chain.

[cbass*gxc]

Ok so how about this chain that is an rx-ring?

http://www.mawonline.com/rk.htm

(42555)     $66.95 RK 530XSO RX-Ring Chain 100 Links Mfg.#: 530XSO100

[Gordon]

You seem determined to ignore good advice.  

If you want to run anything other than a standard 530 chain, you'll either have to switch to 520 sprockets and chain, or deal with a hole in your crankcase.

[cbass*gxc]

Those were the chains that are talked about in the faq's.  If its a factory chain then I will get a factory chain.  Is there a place to get standard chain without having to order it from honda? 

Scratch that I found these on ebay and at 100 links they should fit with a few taken out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DID-530-Standard-Motocycle-Chain-100-Links-New_W0QQitemZ320132148619QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item320132148619&_trksid=p3756.m20.l1116

[Gordon]

I always get chains from www.loudfastugly.com.  If I remember correctly, he sells Tsubaki standard chain for $22 plus $9 shipping.

[cbass*gxc]

Thats even better.  I just didnt want to pay $100 from the honda dealer.  And didnt know where to look.