(08-04-2014, 01:14 PM)OldF7Guy_imp Wrote: [ -> ] (08-04-2014, 12:55 PM)Randy B_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I believe the nighthawk uses a 525 chain. No need for the heft of a 530 chain on that bike,
You are correct sir. I have been trying to search tonight and is that size an oddball? I am not finding much. DID is a good brand of chain? And then buy the sprockets seperate from sprocket specialists or jt sprockets as Ferret recommended?
Do any of you guys know where you can buy this all in one transaction? I just want it to be at least as good as OEM but wont buy from my local Honda dealer. Punishment for not letting me ride a CB1100. If I need to buy from two or three places that is ok rather than giving them a cent.
Specs show this: DID 525 V9/ 110
I have used sprocketcenter.com for my one and only chain/sprocket transaction. Good service. They pretty much walk you through the transaction based on your model bike. You can buy both sprockets and the chain there. The cheapest x-ring DID chain should do it and get OEM replacement steel sprocks.
I used a guy I knew from a local forum to do the install. My advice is to do likewise, though I don't know where you are. I try to fill my rolodex with these guys' names (bike repair guy, car repair guy, bike paint guy, house paint guy, plumber, etc., etc.,) they always come in handy.
Now you gotta explain "Rolodex" to the under 40 crowd.....
(08-05-2014, 04:25 AM)ClassicVW_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Now you gotta explain "Rolodex" to the under 40 crowd.....
(08-05-2014, 04:25 AM)ClassicVW_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Now you gotta explain "Rolodex" to the under 40 crowd.....
Nah. Google knows this - plus it'll have images!
(08-05-2014, 12:00 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: [ -> ]Never seen a clip come off that was properly installed.
I did install it myself the right way (as a fish swimming) and did not SEE it come off but it was still gone sometime later.
Perhaps it is even more important with a clip that every thing is lined up straight.
It might be like repairing a flat on a bike ,why take the risk.
I do both... must be the daredevil in me
(08-05-2014, 08:45 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: [ -> ]I do both... must be the daredevil in me
Yes Ferret, you are a little devil !
Quote: Do any of you guys know where you can buy this all in one transaction?
Good timing! I just replaced the chain and sprockets on my CB750 last week. I always use DID chains (never had a bad one) and prefer JT steel sprockets. I got everything at BikeBandit.com (which is where I got the last set 6 yrs. ago). I got the DID ProStreet VX525 and stock size sprockets for around $130.
The DID 525 X-ring chains come with a rivet type master link. On my last chain I used a clip link (which I've used for years), but when it came time to remove the chain, I found the clip was missing. There wasn't much danger of the chain coming apart, as I still had to do some serious prying to get the master link apart. Regardless, I opted for the rivet type link this time.
You'll need a good chain tool if you don't have one. Cycle Gear currently has a Stockton chain tool on sale for $40 (about 1/2 price) both online and in the store. It breaks, presses and rivets the master link. My last one went missing, so I picked a new one up last week. It works great as long as you're careful.
Thank you flynrider and DAC for the information.
Let me ask you guys a stupid question. Its been so long since I have had anything with a chain I am in left field. Back in the old days we would just take a link or two out of the chains and put them back in and go on. Of course we didnt have enough money back then to buy lunch at a Krystal burger store. My sprockets look ok or at least I think they do. The back tire is as far back as it will go and the chain is in spec for now. Can I take a link or two out? Its the OEM chain.
I am kinda floored this thing needs replacing so early. I bought this 750 3rd hand with 7K miles. Guy I bought it from only put about 2K miles on it and he was my age but did say he short tripped it a lot. The original owner was about 30 he said. Anyway, the back tire was replaced well before that but when I got it it looked like it may have had 1K miles put on it. I suspected that this thing may have been ridden really hard because of that but took a chance because of the low mileage of 7K thinking it could not be hurt. I have put 4500 miles on it so far and I swear on a stack of bibles I have not hot rodded it. Ok, may just a few times but still. This is terrible chain life imo. I have also lubed it every 500 miles give or take. It still has some life left in it but I am going to have to do something sooner or later but I knew that when I bought it. I was hoping to get 20K out of the chain and sprockets but that is not going to happen.
Keep in mind that these are O-Ring chains and the rubber does wear out and that will be part of the stretch you are getting. And for me, personally, replace the sprockets with the chain. It's like replacing only one gear in a differential because it is the only one with broken teeth. The chain and sprockets wear in together and putting a new chain on old sprockets is only going to shorten the life of the new chain.