Chain problem

[El__burro]

Good day.
I made the rear wheel spin a bit and soon realised that something is wrong.
Looking at the chain something is not right.
Can you tell me if you can see something wrong. I think is the chain link.

Thanks
El__burro

[750rideruk]

chain looks tottally fubarred

[Nurse Julie]

Well, I'm no expert but that chain looks completely shot to pieces to me. Why not treat yourself to a new chain and sprocket kit, it will be worth it in the long run (which is something you won't get out of that chain) 

[hairygit]

Agree with Julie on that one (surprised myself there!) Get a new chain and sprocket set, and keep it well lubed and adjusted, if a 750 snaps it's chain under load it can destroy the crankcases in a split second (seen more than a few do it over the years! )

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[Nurse Julie]

Agree with Julie on that one (surprised myself there!)
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[mike the bike]

It happened on my GS1000, Don't risk it.

[MCTID]

Some years ago I had my ZXR1200 (I know...... I'm sorry) in for a service at Fins in Redhill. When I picked it up and was paying, there was a chap at the counter bemoaning his bad luck that his Aprillia Mille had thrown its drive chain and locked the rear wheel on the M25 when he was doing about 100MPH. Luckily when it blew the tyre and see sawed down the road he managed to stay on and he lived to tell the tale. I could see that the Service Receptionist was a bit peeved at this Guy as he just wanted to scrounge the loan of a 19mm Allen Key to fix his bike, so he calmly mentioned that he should have followed my good example when having my bike serviced and that I had asked them to change my 12K mileage chain for a new one. I just smiled and said that £80 was a small price to pay for piece of mind. The Guy looked a bit sheepish and promptly shut up.

Moral of the story: is your life worth the price of a new chain and/ or sprockets. You're dead right it is.

[El__burro]

Thanks for your advices.
Need a new chain and sproket.
What should I go for.

Thanks
El__burro

[MarkCR750]

You can't beat busters!, not sure which model yours is but they do a kit for various years.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CB750-K-Sohc-1976-K6-O-Ring-Chain-and-Sprocket-Kit-/300572972891?hash=item45fb8b975b

[El__burro]

Price wise is ok,
Quality wise?
Mark thanks,the link is for k4 is it the same as K2 (mine)?

Thanks
El__burro

[MarkCR750]

Quality wise it will be better than whatever Honda fitted 😀, you could get.a more expensive set but given that it's only got to deal with 67bhp what's the point, you can email them through the eBay page and ask if it will fit yours, they are very helpful.

[El__burro]

Thanks, I'll do.
El__burro

[MCTID]

Busters and M&P (I think they are possibly owned by the same outfit) are both very good, and their chains/ sprockets are good value for money at approx £80.

As always....see what else you might need (brake pads/ shoes, bulbs, cables etc) and save on postage.

I ask for this kind of stuff for Xmas/ Birthday pressies off my family otherwise I get things I never use (I have drawers full of tat...........you should see the Reindeer xmas jumper one of my darling Daughters bought me last year....DOH).

[El__burro]

done.
just bought the Buster one, the K2 is the same price £69.99 free delivery.
cant wait to fit it then only rear tyre to replace.

thanks
el__burro

[El__burro]

Chain and sprockets arrived, a week late but they eventually did.
I put on the rear sprocket and new chain but kept the old front sprocket as I am not sure how to replace it.
After having completed the job I have realised that the chain is very loose, i pushed the wheel to the very end but still way too lose.

Shall I cut some links off the chain or..

thanks
el__burro