Topic: Can I get some drive chain suggestions for CB550F ?

[eworth]

Hello,

Looking for a bit of help.  Have a 77 CB550F with 17t front and 37t rear, 100 link.   Looking for suggestions on a new drive chain.  (this is my first cycle with a chain - all my others are shaft drive)  

Want one in a brass color for aesthetic reasons.

Will the TSUBAKI 530 QR Pro-Gold work?   It's not an O-ring type is it?  Heard bad things about damage caused by O-ring chains.

This is the one I've been considering:

 https://www.phatperformanceparts.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=TSU%2D530QR%2DPRO%2DGOLD&CartID=

Sure could use some direction.

Thanks,
Mark aka eworth

[Frostyboy]

I got trapped using an oring chain on mine, caught it just in time before it went too far into the crankcase.
I went for the Tsubaki chain for the same reasons as you. Works fine & looks great.

[d3buttz]

geeze that pricey

[eworth]

Cool.   I hear Tsubaki is a quality chain.  (should be for the price)

Were you able to find one at a decent price?

Seems to be pretty expensive.  Cheapest I've found is like $93.00 w/o shipping.

[Frostyboy]

Count your blessings, I got mine straight from Tsubaki shop/distributor & paid $160    The price you pay for what you want at the time I guess. I should've bought it online.

[eworth]

OOOOOoooooooo, that's a bunch-a-dough.   

 Maybe bout $105 w/ shipping isn't that bad in comparison...

Will probably go with the Tsubaki.

[Gordon]

If you could live without the "brass for aesthetic reasons" you could also knock about 70 bucks off that price. 

[eworth]

Gordon,

I'm game.   Can you suggest a specific quality chain?   

[Gordon]

Gordon,

I'm game.   Can you suggest a specific quality chain?   

I'm not big on specific brand names, but I usually end up getting Tsubaki.  Just not the fancy nickel or brass kind.  Best price in the past has been from www.loudfastugly.com, but I haven't checked with him lately, so not sure on the current price. 

Look around, though, and definitely look through the list of websites in the FAQ.  For a 530, 100 link, non-oring chain, you shouldn't have to pay more than about $30.

[eworth]

I'll check with the sources you've listed Gordon.  Thanks.