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SOHC.co.uk Forums => CB500/550 => Topic started by: SPR on October 30, 2022, 12:56:43 PM
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When I changed the swingarm I noticed the chain was quite slack so adjusted it on fitting the new swingarm.
Went for a run and came back - checked things over and noticed the chain was again slack - no problem I must have not tightedned everything ... so adjusted again ....
Now something made me spin the wheel and check the play at different points on the chain - and it varies from too tight / too loose / just right
Am I correct in thinking the chain probably wants changing due to stretch etc
If so any recommendations as to make / supplier
Thanks
Simon
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Possibly chain and sprockets I’d say?
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sounds like it, sounds like you have some tight spots too. Change it, they're not dear. I got one from Mr silver recently and I dont think it was more than £40.
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meant to say, change the sprockets, too. Cheap as chips ....
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Thanks guys ....would my limited skills be able to do the sprockets aswell ?
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Hi Simon sprockets are easy to change, if you can change a swing arm you can do front & rear sprockets make sure you buy ones with the same number of teeth.
No special tools need.
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Hi Simon sprockets are easy to change, if you can change a swing arm you can do front & rear sprockets make sure you buy ones with the same number of teeth.
No special tools need.
Thanks Ted
I'm assuming it is these three parts
https://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/CB500K1-FOUR-1972/part_372979/
https://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/CB500K1-FOUR-1972/part_61491/
https://www.davidsilverspares.co.uk/CB500K1-FOUR-1972/part_61492/
Simon
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They look right - see what Ken or Bryan think before you buy.
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They'll do Simon, however probably cheaper to buy a kit off Ebay to suit. 34T rear sprocket, 17T front, 98 link chain, don't buy an oring chain, a good make like DID with a split link is fine, heavy duty is probably better.
I'll see if I can find one and post a link.
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They'll do Simon, however probably cheaper to buy a kit off Ebay to suit. 34T rear sprocket, 17T front, 98 link chain, don't buy an oring chain, a good make like DID with a split link is fine, heavy duty is probably better.
I'll see if I can find one and post a link.
I looked on ebay as the front sprocket at DS is out of stock and I'm baffled ....
Is it this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225058026779?hash=item346680f51b:g:rfkAAOSwL5Ziwbfg&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoBm0R9CCClWB097o8eRAt%2FVsnQGY29FxoW8Phbfsv0K9IedUT1LHFvq3lSp8h%2FkgTdPg9Wjcxg8a2SR4l7%2FKNpnvwnpcWbgShL8UFcKwS1%2BTlh4NmsXk8XvL9njjZHSscn9c7KkAgiukpYB9OjeB482X5w%2BVL4rVjLuIAQU6wDxtGShVPWaR6f%2FhNi4jT0XGV7%2Fh32T54q79EDCE9byvyko%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4j705GFYQ
and do I need some tool to join it .... the one on has an openended link thing on it
Simon
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see then there is this at 1/2 the price :o
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265505560371?hash=item3dd15d5733:g:VA8AAOSwWgdiR6qK&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoG6Okniz8tGcc4C1h%2B6LKyydl78UaAEHjPVGM5jq4C0hx9HJoKVYCy5Dlqb%2FlwMR9nlIbNLql6JhUO0JZbY0zy%2F0wGZT%2BO37oKNjQQhAOLELyAhhWREGsjJyxahgTeMSrJ4FTJDhp6BVcIV6cAyETrpZo7NNLz61yAh5UoMqUuxnquX3V9xjg9gI8uwLmnaqj8rKm9ccw67ivm0vLgoYdLc%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5b705GFYQ
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Last link looks good.
Tsubaki is a decent chain, DID would be better but that can be subjective.
You'd need a chain splitter depending on how may links the chain has when it arrives, however with a split link you can just grind a pin off the chain and join it with the split link.
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Last link looks good.
Tsubaki is a decent chain, DID would be better but that can be subjective.
You'd need a chain splitter depending on how may links the chain has when it arrives, however with a split link you can just grind a pin off the chain and join it with the split link.
Ordered - many thanks for the help Ken
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Tsubaki chains were the best I had.
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see then there is this at 1/2 the price :o
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265505560371?hash=item3dd15d5733:g:VA8AAOSwWgdiR6qK&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoG6Okniz8tGcc4C1h%2B6LKyydl78UaAEHjPVGM5jq4C0hx9HJoKVYCy5Dlqb%2FlwMR9nlIbNLql6JhUO0JZbY0zy%2F0wGZT%2BO37oKNjQQhAOLELyAhhWREGsjJyxahgTeMSrJ4FTJDhp6BVcIV6cAyETrpZo7NNLz61yAh5UoMqUuxnquX3V9xjg9gI8uwLmnaqj8rKm9ccw67ivm0vLgoYdLc%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR5b705GFYQ
Only... when I zoom over the front sprocket I see it's an 18t one and not a 17t...
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Only... when I zoom over the front sprocket I see it's an 18t one and not a 17t...
I hope that is just a generic picture :(
The writeup says OE spec ....
I'll report back
Simon
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All arrived today - they were generic photos as all correct sprockets and chain cut to correct number of links
So all good to go Saturday :)
Simon
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Nice one Simon - great when you get the right bits.
PS I think Roo has sorted my missing brake pedal return spring problem. He is posting me what looks like the right one.
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PS I think Roo has sorted my missing brake pedal return spring problem. He is posting me what looks like the right one.
That's a win then :)
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Absolutely I've been on HOLD mode for almost a week
In my head I have an assembly order plan so I can't paint the engine cases until the rear swing arm is in place.
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All arrived today - they were generic photos as all correct sprockets and chain cut to correct number of links
So all good to go Saturday :)
Simon
Very good deal then. I wish I could get that set here for that price...
The Tsubaki is the better chain. The ones I had long time ago, came new with grease in the links.
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posred today first class to ease the anxiety Ted, should be with you in 24/48hrs bud. ;)
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