Chain gang - 'X' or 'O' ?

[MSTRS:Me]

Fitting a 530 chain is best done with 2 people. You will need a tool that can press the '8' plate evenly onto the link pins, then one of you hold a sledgehammer or drift (any heavy chunk of steel) on the back of the key link,. while the other bod belts fuck out of the exposed pins on the other side of the chain.

[Colapop]

The thing that appeals to me about using a split chain is the ability to take it off, clean and lube it really well. At the moment I've got alot of clatter coming from 'down there' so need to do something about it relatively soon (yes I've measured and adjusted according to the manual)

[MSTRS:Me]

The thing that appeals to me about using a split chain is the ability to take it off, clean and lube it really well. At the moment I've got alot of clatter coming from 'down there' so need to do something about it relatively soon (yes I've measured and adjusted according to the manual)

Clip links are NOT recommended

[Big Dave]

What the time scale on the bottom? Minnutes? Hours? Days? Kilometeters?

Don't know - i just did the artwork.
I got it to mean 'relative'.
Will ask if it comes up again - it's an old ad.

I do know for sure that I have run the XW rings and was pleased with the results. I definitely got longer life. But I sold the Trophy before I could quantify it fully.

Kerry at motohaus fits them for a very reasonable fee too.

[Paul in NZ]

Clip links are NOT recommended

The throbbing 40BHP of my TR6C seems to tolerate them...

But because of the economical design it's nearly impossible to run an O ring chain on them

[The Pastor]

Not on a 530 chain you didn't.....or is your real name Schwarzenegger?

Im not sure what chain it was, it wasnt my chain.... But a chains a chain right?

[emaN]

I've used a 'link set-up' on mine for all over the UK, (England-Ireland-Scotland), Scandinavia & Europe (a tour & a fang with the lads); done two trackdays on it and here there everywhere in the North Island...

no probs.

Def go for the 530 kit bro. I got mine from 'Busters' (i think, or maybe MandP) in the UK. NZ prices were/are stupid.

Gob - i'll be PM'n you about that "certain shop"!

[notme]

Im not sure what chain it was, it wasnt my chain.... But a chains a chain right?

Not quite....there are different sizes and weights, clip link vs riveted.....the 530 chain I have on the SV is a big mother, and it has a (permanent) riveted link that requires special tools and approximately one metric SHITLOAD of force.

Some more info:
http://www.canyonchasers.net/shop/ge...chain-rplc.php
http://www.gizmology.net/sprockets.htm

[Goblin]

If you are going to change the chain yourself, an easy way of getting the new chain on is to link it to the old chain and pull it around the front sprocket then take the old chain off. Too easy!

[Pwalo]

Just buy yourself a reputable brand O ring chain, and clean and oil the smegger weekly (or even daily in the rain).

[merv]

So its a while ago now but this is the last time I changed the chain on my VFR http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=1758

Cost about $220 at the time and I actually bought the chain off Motomail when I was in Auckland visiting. If you buy DID I can probably help you as I have the tools. Otherwise the deal with sprockets at Maidstone could be the way to go.

[The Pastor]

Not quite....there are different sizes and weights, clip link vs riveted.....the 530 chain I have on the SV is a big mother, and it has a (permanent) riveted link that requires special tools and approximately one metric SHITLOAD of force.

Some more info:
http://www.canyonchasers.net/shop/ge...chain-rplc.php
http://www.gizmology.net/sprockets.htm

Don't you just slide the rear wheel foward....?

[MSTRS:Me]

Don't you just slide the rear wheel foward....?

Chains don't come 'endless' out of the box. Usually there are more links than reqd (to fit a variety of bike models) and you need to remove some to suit.

[terbang]

Just got a 110 link "X" ring 530 for my old 400. $136 from Mr Motorcycles in Pukekohe. Riveted it up myself (sledge hammmer trick) took the rear wheel and swingarm off (which needed the bearings lubed anyway) to fit it. Really only a couple of hours mucking of around and a normal part of motorcycle maintenance.

[The Pastor]

Chains don't come 'endless' out of the box. Usually there are more links than reqd (to fit a variety of bike models) and you need to remove some to suit.

Yes, ok but where does the huge big force thing come into it? I had to kick the rear wheel foward, but it wastnt that hard?