Topic: CB750K2 -Tsubaki Omega o-ring chain 102 links is too long :(

[andy750]

So this is strange...yesterday I changed the chain on my K2 since the old RK chain had a tight link at one section of the chain. I had bought a Tsubaki Omega o-ring chain  - 102 links. Written on the box very clearly.  When we went to put it on turns out it was too long and after adjustment its already at 3/4 of the way on the markers so hardly any room for adjustment! Counted the chain and sure enough its 102 links???

This is a stock K2 with stock swingarm, 48 rear and 17 front sprockets. Wheel is stock size. Chain that came off was a 102 and it was not this far adjusted when it had to be replaced. What gives?? I have used Tsubaki Sigma chains in the past with no issue. Very bizarre!

Any ideas?

thanks
Andy

[Gordon]

AFAIK, stock chain length should be 100 links. 

[754]

76 and down should be 100 links.
 Tsubali are pre-stretched I believe may make it look even longer.
 I think I put a 100 link on a 74 750, and it was all the way forward, and tight, I dont think it was prestretched. (When they are not on a cheap chain they usually need adjustment very quickly)

[andy750]

Clearly I am idiot! I have been ordering 102 or 104 link chains for years in the belief it was 102 links. I even searched the forum before ordering and found my old posts about chain length! I just checked my parts manual for a K5 and sure enough 100 links....

I stand humbled...thanks for the correction Gordon and 754!

cheers
Andy

[Nortstudio]

Andy, did you do a mod to get the o-ring type to work, or do 750s have no trouble with them?  I know the 550s have the issue of not being able to accept them.

I thought I had read somewhere about a mod though, just curious if you had any experience with this.

Scott

[andy750]

Hey Scott

The 750 has no clearance issues with o-ring or x-ring chains...only the 550 has issues. Sorry!

Andy

[BobbyR]

Hay Andy, you think there is such a thing as too long?