mods

[moonrunnah]

here are some that seam oddly cheap but meet the requirments

http://www.jcwhitney.com/did-gold-premium-x-ring/p2029991.jcwx?skuId=1027085&filterid=d58564y1986j1

http://www.jcwhitney.com/ek-zzz-series-extreme-sport-bike-chains/p2030002.jcwx?skuId=1027346&filterid=d58564y1986j1

[markmartin]

here are some that seam oddly cheap but meet the requirments

Part # says its a master link, but others are selling that link at half their price.  So it's either a bad deal on a master link or a really good deal on a chain!

[andyb]

I was gonna say, that's just for the single master link, and not a good price either.  Figure about $200 should be in the ballpark.

[moonrunnah]

okay thank you for clearifying that
i missed that part

[moonrunnah]

what is the normal pitch/ length of an 86 fj chain

[andyb]

Don't you have google in front of you?  Sheesh.

On stock gearing, 110 links of 530 chain will suffice.  If you've gone to 18/42 or something, it may not.  Cutting a chain longer is difficult.

[Harvy]

How often should the chain be changed?
My sprockets needs replacement so investing in quality products is what i prefer, have seen alot of different brands to different prices. Being a newbee its not that easy to differ the quality from the junk sometimes.

Cheers
Ken

Ken, If your sprockets need replacing, its very likely your chain is shagged also........the usual culprit with hooked teeth on the sprockets and/or enlarged inter-tooth gap is a stretched or otherwise stuffed chain. Replace front and rear sprockets and chain and you should be good to go.
As to how often - well MY rule is if the adjusters have gone about 3/4 of their travel towards the rear, the chain is too far stretched for me.
A really good quality (read hi-priced) chain will last a long time - mine has now done 50,000 Kms and has been minimally adjusted twice since it was installed. I am thinking it has every chance of going another 50,000 before I replace it. Keep it lubricated!


HTH
Harvy

[moonrunnah]

Don't you have google in front of you?  Sheesh.

On stock gearing, 110 links of 530 chain will suffice.  If you've gone to 18/42 or something, it may not.  Cutting a chain longer is difficult.

thats what i thought i just wanted to double check (you cant always believe google) if i put an 18/39 gearing on it will stock chain fit

[Harvy]

Don't you have google in front of you?  Sheesh.

On stock gearing, 110 links of 530 chain will suffice.  If you've gone to 18/42 or something, it may not.  Cutting a chain longer is difficult.

thats what i thought i just wanted to double check (you cant always believe google) if i put an 18/39 gearing on it will stock chain fit

It "should" but to be on the safe side, buy 120 links and cut to suit.

Harvy

[moonrunnah]

just ordered my sprockets im still searching for a good chain at a good price 200+ is to much for me looking more for 100 to 150 max

[moonrunnah]

i know this has been asked million times (including by me) but if i use unipods from rpm and a 4 into 1 exhaust what jet sizes should i use
thanks again

[Harvy]

just ordered my sprockets im still searching for a good chain at a good price 200+ is to much for me looking more for 100 to 150 max

Best I can find with a quick look on eBay in the US is $160 with free shipping:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/EK-Chain-530-ZZZ-Zero-Stretch-120-Links-Gold-/390533028218?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5aed95197a&_uhb=1#ht_2344wt_908

Harvy

[moonrunnah]

Thank you

[markmartin]

$160 with free shipping:

That's a good deal.  They're not kidding about the zero stretch. 

[moonrunnah]

air filters, chain, jets, and f4i shock all odered today