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What chains do you guys use?
Athame57:
I dunno, whatever DSS is selling! ;D
Oddjob:
--- Quote from: Skoti on July 16, 2023, 11:15:43 AM ---Had a DID 530VX which only lasted 13k until bits of the X rings started falling out.
Just fitted a RK 530XS0Z1 on recommendation from Jason (The Chain Man) for £90.
https://the-chain-man.co.uk/
I know folk here don't recommend sealed chains for those old Hondas, but mines is not a "show pony", I prefer a fit and forget chain for big mileages.
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That website is awful, you can't view anything, all "Ring for prices" Not going to sell much if that's what you need to do to buy one.
I've used an O-Ring chain on a 500 and didn't have any problems, however others have, chain rubbing on crankcases is commonly the main problem. Have you checked in the sprocket area for any signs of damage?
deltarider:
Could this 'self lubing' chain be the best option? https://www.wwag.com/en/tsubaki-delta-530-secondary-chain
The QRN seems popular with Harley riders. Not cheap though. Anyone here has tried it?
Skoti:
--- Quote from: Oddjob on July 16, 2023, 03:06:28 PM ---
--- Quote from: Skoti on July 16, 2023, 11:15:43 AM ---Had a DID 530VX which only lasted 13k until bits of the X rings started falling out.
Just fitted a RK 530XS0Z1 on recommendation from Jason (The Chain Man) for £90.
https://the-chain-man.co.uk/
I know folk here don't recommend sealed chains for those old Hondas, but mines is not a "show pony", I prefer a fit and forget chain for big mileages.
--- End quote ---
That website is awful, you can't view anything, all "Ring for prices" Not going to sell much if that's what you need to do to buy one.
I've used an O-Ring chain on a 500 and didn't have any problems, however others have, chain rubbing on crankcases is commonly the main problem. Have you checked in the sprocket area for any signs of damage?
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Aye, the website is a bit primitive, but the advice you get when you ring up is professional. This guy specialises in chains and seems to know his stuff.
He stocks rolls of chain and will cut lengths to order, cheaper than boxed stuff.
He also managed to supply me a 5/8"x3/8" Iwis 10B M106SL for my Commando which is slightly narrower than the standard 530 and normally difficult to get in the proper spec.
I did check out the width of the RK chain before ordering to make sure there would be clearance around the front sprocket.
Hoping the RK is gonna be a decent lasting chain...
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K2-K6:
--- Quote from: deltarider on July 16, 2023, 03:34:50 PM ---Could this 'self lubing' chain be the best option? https://www.wwag.com/en/tsubaki-delta-530-secondary-chain
The QRN seems popular with Harley riders. Not cheap though. Anyone here has tried it?
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Without direct experience it's difficult to form opinion. Plausible in terms of lubrication of the bearing, but real measured performance the only real way, as you've asked for.
On topic of Castor oil to lubricate conventional chain, I haven't found it any problem to effectively achieve getting the oil into the bearings with this. Also used on bicycle chains with smaller gaps and find it makes them particularly smooth and all but silent. Some of the smoothest changes in gear derailleur I've yet been able to achieve too.
If your current chain is making a noise, indicating failure of lubrication ultimately, it could be worth trying this to find out for yourself if its effective prior to changing that chain.
I use a "laboratory" type bottle, with thin spout to direct the oil to side links on the inside of chain run immediately before using the bike.
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