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Chains

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enelson2047

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I have 630 chain, people tool me to go with a 530 chain. What the different????????? I have 200 series and a 6 over swing arm with is 1170 JE pitons kit and 168 web cams.
 
As Cowboy alluded to in your other thread, what is your primary language that you speak fluently?
English, obviously is NOT it.

Eric
 
A 530 chain is a little lighter weight, cheaper, has more options like x ring o ring, and typically has better in stock availability...meaning more stores will have it in stock.
 
Chain

Chain

will it work with my motor, and being long. Motor is 1170 J&E with 168 WEB CAMS
 
Yes but you will need new sprockets that support a 530 chain and you need to buy a chain with enough links.
 
English

English

I need a new laptop it keep jumping all over the place. But thanks for the head up
 
How do you get a bike like that and not know the answer to the question?


I would stick to the heavier bigger stock chain if i had all that HP.
I run a RK 630SO and it's a solid chain.


Tank
 
If your chain is worn out I'd go with the 530. Seems 630 chains are starting to get phased out.
Call Z1 enterprises and tell them how many links are in your chain and what sprockets you are running. They will give you the right info.
If your chain is not worn out ride it.
Be nice guys
 
E-Z ,run it till it's dead then change the chain n sprockets to the 530 or whatever.why fix what isn't broke yet?should change sprockets when changin to a new chain anyway?Loke Chef said!!
 
enelson2047 said:
I have 630 chain, people tool me to go with a 530 chain. What the different?
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The difference is the size of the links.

Chains get their numbers based on a couple of measurements. The two measurements involved are the PITCH, or the distance from one pin to the next, and WIDTH, the distance between the side plates.

The 630 has pins that are 6 eighths of an inch apart and plates that are 3 eighths of an inch apart. The 0 is thrown in as a bonus.

The 530 has pins that are 5 eighths of an inch apart and plates that are 3 eighths of an inch apart. The 0 is thrown in as a bonus.

Because the pins are closer together on the 530, the links are shorter, meaning you will need more links. You can do some simple math to figure out how many, you can look at conversion charts or just call Z1 when you are ready to order, they will talk you through it over the phone.

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Steel Toed Tank said:
How do you get a bike like that and not know the answer to the question?


I would stick to the heavier bigger stock chain if i had all that HP.
I run a RK 630SO and it's a solid chain.


Tank
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your 750 might have 80 HP

A Hayabusa has double that and runs a 530 chain
 
630 or 530 shouldn't really matter in terms of "strength"?
Most of the 530 Busa chains I see have around 10,000lbs tensile strength.
(even the average 530 chain for the 750-1100's have at least 9000lbs.)

I don't know how "accurate" these numbers are...but that's what I'm seeing.
 
The only reason I can think of to go with a 630 chain is for someone doing a factory correct restoration. 30 years ago the 630 chain was stronger than a 530 chain. That isn't necessarily the case anymore.
 
razor02097 said:
The only reason I can think of to go with a 630 chain is for someone doing a factory correct restoration. 30 years ago the 630 chain was stronger than a 530 chain. That isn't necessarily the case anymore.
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We don't break chains anyway, we wear them out.
530 chains now are stronger than 630 chains were then.

Go with the flow.
 
tkent02 said:
We don't break chains anyway, we wear them out.
530 chains now are stronger than 630 chains were then.

Go with the flow.
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Exactly. Plus the fact that 530 chains today are more available with many different options. From different types of sealing rings to different colors and materials.
 
My 630 has 11,000lbs tensile strength, 20,000 mile warranty.
I'm a big brutish guy and I have a funny way of wearing through or tearing up anything that isn't the strongest model or type available.

Also I wasn't saying that 530 was weak, merely offering my input from a 'what would I do' point of view.

Good to know that info about the 530 chain though.
If I ever end up changing my sprockets tooth counts I will likely have to convert to 530 as there isn't much for 630 options other than stock.



Tank
 
Steel Toed Tank said:
My 630 has 11,000lbs tensile strength, 20,000 mile warranty.
I'm a big brutish guy and I have a funny way of wearing through or tearing up anything that isn't the strongest model or type available.

Also I wasn't saying that 530 was weak, merely offering my input from a 'what would I do' point of view.

Good to know that info about the 530 chain though.
If I ever end up changing my sprockets tooth counts I will likely have to convert to 530 as there isn't much for 630 options other than stock.



Tank
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I use EK 530ZVX chain rated at 10.500 lbs tensile on the Bandit.
 
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