Topic: Ordering correct chain and from where

[pidaster]

When I purchased my bike it didn't have a chain on it. It's a '76 750K6 with an 18T front and 48T rear. I understand it is a 530 chain. Some of the websites I am looking at say to count the links on my old chain but that's not possible for me. I was thinking of an X ring chain as I really hate constantly oiling it but not familiar with it. What length is normal for this bike?
I also want to put new sprockets on front and rear at the same time. Brand preferences?

[mick7504]

There's some good chain and sprocket info here which should help.
Mick

http://www.z1enterprises.com/catalog.aspx?pid=HPMP2

[pidaster]

I read that same info from a link I found in the FAQ section. What I'm still missing is how many links do I need to order? I saw that none of Z1's chains are listed for my bike.

[Skunk Stripe]

Easiest to just get a longer chain and cheap chain breaker and take off what you need I think. I got like a 110 or something like that and took off a couple links. Worked out as the chain I got was on sale in that length! Otherwise, it might be a 104 link but I really don't know.

[Gordon]

Stock chain size is 100 links. 

If you don't mind, though, I'll say your reason for wanting an x-ring chain, "I really hate constantly oiling it", isn't a strong one.  No matter what chain you get the outside of the chain still needs to be cleaned and oiled just as often as a standard, non o-ring chain. 

I used to run o-ring chains on my K1, but switched back to standard chain a few years ago.  At $80+ per chain the longevity wasn't nearly enough when I can get a standard chain for $25. 

[pidaster]

I've got a regular chain on my other bike but I only use it around town so it's fine. I'll be doing more long distance on the 750 that's why I figured the o-ring or x-ring would be the best. There's some chain wax that I used on my KZ that worked well.

[andy750]

Get the 102 link RK X-ring chain and you will be very happy. It will fit the K6.

cheers
Andy

[dhall57]

I replaced the sprockets and chain last week on my CB750 K6. I took Hondaman's advice and got a Diamond chain #XMC-1548-M-102P. I ordered it from Kaman Industries #336-333-9992 there distributors for Diamond Chain and there in Greensboro,NC. I talked to Larry a very nice guy all I had to do was give the chain number and he handle it from there. Chain was $44 plus frt. and it was drop shipped to my home address and it arrived only in a few days. Couldn't of been any easier. I got my sprockets 18/48 from Z1 Enterprizes. Great service from them also I was going to go with a 17 tooth frt sprocket instead of the factory 18, but most of my riding is open hwy and I didn't want it to turn any higher rpm's so I stayed with the 18. My 750 does so much better now also quieter.

[BobbyR]

I buy chains from this guy, good chains and good prices.

http://www.loudfastugly.com/

[Bluto]

I got mine and sprockets from Maverick here on the forum.  Great seller.....very helpful.

[ofreen]

Get the 102 link RK X-ring chain and you will be very happy. It will fit the K6.

cheers
Andy

+1.  I got 25,000 miles out of the last RK on my 750 commuting through all kinds of slop.  I got the same mileage from a Tsubaki on my CBR with more to go.  I only changed it out because I was going on a tour and didn't want it to crap out on the road.

[tlbranth]

I've always used 100 link diamond chain on my K0

[pidaster]

What about Regina chain?

[andy750]

What about Regina chain?

World Champion Max Biaggi uses them...what does that tell you?

For the CB750:

http://www.reginachain.it/eng/products/production_range/scheda_or.shtml