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Title: bike chain
Post by: vettman on February 15, 2011, 05:12:18 PM
need information on a tsubaki 530 hqr solid roller chain. how does it hold up on a 1986 fj1200?
Title: Re: bike chain
Post by: Pat Conlon on February 15, 2011, 06:41:32 PM
Wrong tool for the job.
The HQR is plenty strong enough at 10,600 lbs. tensile strength, but it is not a O ring chain.
Question: How far can you go on a tank of gas on your '86? 180-200 miles?
You will be needing to lube this chain every time you stop for gas, possibly sooner.
For track duty, a roller chain is fine, you can lube it between 20 lap sessions.

You want a O ring chain for the street. HTH   http://tsubakimoto.com/products/chain/drive_chain/motorcycle_chain.html (http://tsubakimoto.com/products/chain/drive_chain/motorcycle_chain.html)
Title: Re: bike chain
Post by: wakdady on February 17, 2011, 11:32:37 AM
i just bought a EK ZZZ 530 with rivet link for $149 shipped from http://www.shopcyclewerkz.com/ (http://www.shopcyclewerkz.com/)
pretty decent deal considering that's OTD and no tax.
Title: Re: bike chain
Post by: Pat Conlon on February 17, 2011, 12:14:19 PM
WOW!! That is a great price!!  I've bookmarked that site. Thanks!!  Pat
Title: Re: bike chain
Post by: Flying Scotsman on February 17, 2011, 12:27:47 PM
Thats where I was planing on buying mine.They are on ebay  for $138 and $20 for shipping they are a couple of $$ cheaper at there website.
Title: Re: bike chain
Post by: SkyFive on February 17, 2011, 03:04:20 PM

After reading Andy's horror stories a few weeks ago about broken chains and engine cases I began to shop in for a stronger chain. I got lucky and snagged a EK-ZZZ 120c a few weeks ago for $99.99 + $8.00 shipping on eBay. Any body need a BikeMaster O-ring chain with only 400 miles on it?

Title: Re: bike chain
Post by: Travis398 on February 17, 2011, 03:16:10 PM
Quote from: SkyFive on February 17, 2011, 03:04:20 PM
Any body need a BikeMaster O-ring chain with only 400 miles on it?

What are you saying? it's not good enough for your bike but it's okay for ours?
Title: Re: bike chain
Post by: weymouth399 on February 17, 2011, 03:32:48 PM
 :unknown:
(popcorn)
Title: Re: bike chain
Post by: SkyFive on February 17, 2011, 03:48:59 PM
Quote from: Travis398 on February 17, 2011, 03:16:10 PM
Quote from: SkyFive on February 17, 2011, 03:04:20 PM
Any body need a BikeMaster O-ring chain with only 400 miles on it?

What are you saying? it's not good enough for your bike but it's okay for ours?

Yes! that's exactly what I was implying. $99.99 + free shipping to Travis.  :gamer: