Bike Chain Info

[Pigford]

Might be a good read before you buy your next C&S set

http://www.quality-cycle.com/truth_abou ... chains.htm

[KeithZ1R]

Well you live and learn ..... and Ive just learnt a bit more

[martinz1b]

Might be a good read before you buy your next C&S set

http://www.quality-cycle.com/truth_abou ... chains.htm

Thanks Pigford.

Very interesting, I bought a cheaper chain (Heavy Duty non ring) because the mileage I would be doing on my bike when it is finished would be minimal. It is an Iris 630RX and it has a tensile strength of 9240lbs so is nearly at the top end of the guide. That article has changed my mind about ever getting an overly expensive (overpriced) chain again.

[simon gilling]

thanks for this info,

I wanted 'x' ring chain on my Z1 in 2000, found that 630 pitch was only in available in 'O' ring at best. So I fitted an 530 gearbox sprocket (17 tooth) from a VN800 and got B&C to make up a 38 tooth rear sprocket, finished off with a D.I.D. chain. It has run well for many years, no real wear, smoother and lighter.

I have some info for compatible 530 pitch sprockets from Z1 to 1000J including offsets, all available 'over the counter'.

Maybe the nudge I need to write a fresh report, there is also a really good site at jtssprockets.com where you can check the specs. of your existing gear shaft splines etc. and check out alternatives.

By the way although I agree that you should lube a chain from the inside of the links, I wouldn't like lube on my tyre, like in the picture.

Cheers

Simon

p.s. I am sure that I read in the latest magasine that Will (Saxon Turbo) used a 19 tooth 530 gear box sprocket, I'd like to know if he had to mod anything to fit it.

p.p.s.
I read somewhere that you should always choose sprockets teeth numbers to avoid the chain pitches always running over the same sprocket teeth.

[02GF74]

We’ll be adding more interesting facts in the near Future!!

can't wait .....

[Andy230262]

I am new to all this. So what chain and sprockets would i be best to buy for my KZ1000 A2? Where would i get them from?

I only do A few thousand miles a year.

[Geoff Meager]

Learn't something new there ..... cheers Mark

[BShaw]

Cheers Piggy interesting init, I borrowed it BTW hope you don't mind.