Chain Size and best chain

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  1. Guest

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    I broke the chain on my '92 VFR750F at the strip this weekend.
    I'm presuming it's a 530 O-ring chain.

    I looks like it has 112 rollers, however some catalogs are showing 120 link chains.

    What's a good, long wearing chain?

    Tsubaki has one that costs $150 at Dennis Kirk.
    RK has the GB530XSO $119
     
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    Try www.sprocketcenter.com. They have a complete GB 530 SXO chain klit with the proper 16/43 sprockets at a good price. Great service too. ;D

    Larry
     
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    Thanks for the tip!

    Dennis Kirk is $156.99 for the RK gold GB530XSO with steel 16/43 sprockets and master link, but the kits are backordered.

    Sprocket Center is asking $148 for a similar kit but the master link may be an extra $7 and there is a $4.95 handling charge but free shipping.


    I checked the factory shop manual and 112 links is the correct length plus they recommend only using the pressed master link not the clip style.

    $85 bucks for a good tool.

    I read the other posts on the subject, but any other advice or comments? Is it worth going to light weight sprockets, 520 chain and drop a tooth in front? .
     
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    Paul,

    The kit includes the master link.

    Going to 520 will save a little weight, but I doubt much else.

    Pays your money, takes your choices.

    Larry

    PS: PM me and I'll work out a deal to "rent" you all the chain tools. 8)
     
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