Looking for drive chain source

[Nandy]

Skip the next paragraph for the short version, read the next paragraph for the long version.

During the maintenance that I was doing on my 750 I realized my chain is binding. there is a 7 links section than when they go over the sprockets I get a grinding like sound. I try to turn the tire by hand and I could barely get those links over the front sprocket and they do create some resistance going over the rear tire sprocket. At those times the chain is bind if I check the chain play it feels really stretched. I checked the sprockets to see if they were not true but they seem fine... So...

What are good sources for chains for this bike? I could search the net but I figured you guy will know better.

 

[cowboyup3371]

Shop around but I know Z1 quoted me a decent price on my chain which I will do this winter. Just make sure you replace the sprockets at the same time like everyone suggests otherwise you'll ruin the new chain.

 

[Nandy]

ok, so sprockets has to be changed too.... great. Who is Z1?

 

[Larry D]

ok, so sprockets has to be changed too.... great. Who is Z1?

CALL them and talk to Jeff.

http://www.z1enterprises.com/

 

[bwringer]

CALL them and talk to Jeff.

http://www.z1enterprises.com/

Mega-dittos! :clap:

 

[makenzie71]

I prefer JT Sprockets and eBay...but that's me...

 

[sschering]

Even if you go elsewhere for sprockets I couldn't beat Z1's price on the RK 530 X ring chain.

Oh did anyone mention switching to a 530 chain and sprockets? It'll cost less than the 630 chain alone.

 

[Nessism]

RK 530 XSO X-ring chain for $75... http://www.mawonline.com/newsite/rk-chains.htm#530XSO_RX_RING_CHAIN

Cheaper than Z1 by a fair bit.

 

[Nandy]

Even if you go elsewhere for sprockets I couldn't beat Z1's price on the RK 530 X ring chain.

Oh did anyone mention switching to a 530 chain and sprockets? It'll cost less than the 630 chain alone.

That is interesting, other that reducing the price of parts what else will be affected? I have to change the sprockets anyway so it would not take much IF it is a simple swap. Pro,cons, anyone?

 

[mriddle]

The only con that I know of is you have to call them the first time to decide your replacement parts. After that you can simply re-order on-line.

The pros are less expensive and less weight (not that you will notice that much on the weight).

That is interesting, other that reducing the price of parts what else will be affected? I have to change the sprockets anyway so it would not take much IF it is a simple swap. Pro,cons, anyone?