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I think shes turning into a BRITISH vintageM/C - leaving oil wherever I park!

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SteveD CB500K0:
I always had 530 chains on my 500 in the 70's (I've just checked - still have the receipts) - however, they weren't o-ring chains which IIRC are wider, hence the case damage.

Yoshi823:
I had a Renolds 530 non-'O' ring chain on the wife's CB550F2 & it was fine...no clearance problems at all.

It was still going well after 12,500 miles using OEM sprockets.

matthewmosse:
I have an O ring chain fitted, no issues and lasting really well although the bikes laid up now, there was little if any chain stretch in 2 years sidecar use, which would normally have seen at least 1 chain completely worn out.

andy_c101:
Thanks for sharing your expeiences.
I've forked out for the 530 o-ring chain-n-sprockets now, so I'm going to just keep a very close eye on it.
But yes I think the replacement will be a standard non-o-ring.
- I seem to remember those were fine ffor a goodly period, back in 'the olden days'!

PS: She's still free from oil drips; -the gear change seal did the trick! :)

Andy

Spitfire:
I've gone back to standard on my CB750F1, back in the 70's I fitted a Renold chain 3/4 conversion, no problems with clearance, but I don't think they make the chain anymore so I went for standard gear.

Cheers

Den

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