Chain for CB650 in a CB500?

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scott s
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Chain for CB650 in a CB500?

Postby scott s » Thu Mar 28, 2013 8:15 pm

The 100 link 530 non O-ring chain that was on my CB550 is too short for the CB650 engine swap.

I'm going from a 17T/37T combo to a 17T/40T combo. I'm thinking that about 104 links should do it.

The CB500/550 MUST use non O-ring chains. I'm told that I can use an O-ring chain with the CB650....true? Or will it interfere with the case at the front sprocket?

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Re: Chain for CB650 in a CB500?

Postby my79650 » Fri Mar 29, 2013 4:05 am

Yes you can use an o ring chain on the 650; it is a little wider but there's room under the sprocket cover for it.

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Re: Chain for CB650 in a CB500?

Postby scott s » Fri Mar 29, 2013 9:14 pm

Anyone have a preferred brand?

I can choose from several in the same price range:

-D.I.D.
-EK
-Bikemaster
-Volar
-Ultima

I'm kind of leaning towards the D.I.D. or EK. I don't know much about the other brands.

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Re: Chain for CB650 in a CB500?

Postby my79650 » Sat Mar 30, 2013 6:23 am

I run D.i.D; used an o ring first for 4 years; went back to a regular 530 chain as my local shop was having trouble with shipping; 2nd year for the normal d.i.d. chain and no problems as long as you keep it oiled and clean. Depends on what your supplier can get for you; unless you order one from an online source.

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Re: Chain for CB650 in a CB500?

Postby Volker_P » Tue Apr 02, 2013 2:29 am

In Germany there is a rule of thumb: No chains with womans names! (like "Regina" or "Iris") :lol:
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