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getting ready to buy a chain as well as some other parts. i sold a cb350 and have cash to fund some parts!!!!!!
i tried to search for a chain thread, but didnt see one. what are you guys running?
i ran #50 chain which is the same as a 530,but you can buy it by 10 foot roll,have not had any troubles running them,if they can turn a shit spreader,they can turn a rear tire..LOL
With the kind of power these bikes make a standard chain would work just fine. I have a o-ring on mine it should last a long time, longer than my sprockets. Ebay has some nice plated chains for like 40$ they work good and look nice.
Just curious, what about an "X" ring design. Not really familiar with them but did read that they mostly don't need oiling - not sure if that is true. They are more pricey, though.
I've run #50 when finances were low, but remember that it is intended for slower speeds...The tensile strength of #50 is about 40% give or take of what 530 is...
I forgot to measure my old chain before i tore the bike apart.
Can anyone with a stock XS400 SOHC 1980 measure the length from center to center sprocket (Or just give me the length of the chain they bought last)