Need a new chain . . .

[shinyribs]

Greedy

[Piute]

    Looking to get A chain myself,I believe this wk-end if
  I get Saturday off,Found A dealer "Honda" hour drive,but seen the other day need to check it out and mays well get a chain.

 Chain is good but original most likely 2012 - 1977 =

[JPSmee]

$30 chain? I wish I had sources like that around me

Anyhow, I went with this:Link

I'm hoping to have it delivered sometime today.

Will I still need a chain breaker if I have the correct number of links?

[TOOLS1]

EK is good chain. Not a bad price. If the number of links is right, there would not be any need to break it. However it will come with a rivet style master link (which I do not like), and, you will need a rivet tool to install it. I would run by a local motorcycle shop, and get a clip style master link, for it.
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[Lucky 1]

630 chain models can be changed to #530 chains.

There is nothing wrong with a regular #530 chain with master link.

You DO NOT need a "O" ring chain.  
You DO NOT need a "X" ring chain.
You DO NOT need a $700 garbage can muffler.
You DO NOT need a $700 set of foot pegs.

 

[Lucky 1]

A SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers ) did a study and found out that if your engine runs 1000 rpm's
higher at cruising speed, that the increased wear would be negligible.

The noise of the 5,000 rpms would vibrate the bike and you, so I would start by changing the front sprocket to a 17 tooth or increase the rear sprocket at least 5 teeth.

[Lucky 1]

I bought a chain breaker tool for removing the chain pins
 when I was 16 and working in a motorcycle shop.
I am 62 now and using that same tool.
The price is nearly the same now as it was back then.

Worth every penny.

Why pay a Technician for something that takes 5 minutes,
that you can do yourself?

[JPSmee]

Lucky 1 wrote

Why pay a Technician for something that takes 5 minutes,
that you can do yourself?

^ This right here is why I got my bike. I want to learn, and with everyone here I've come a LONG LONG way

[Lucky 1]

The 630 chain weighs a ton and were prone to breaking,
that is why they damaged the engine cases-the weight.

Chains are made better now days, even 100HP bikes use #530 chains
with no problems.
Don't use the #630. Use the #530 chain.
#530 chain is everywhere and easy to get.

Just use regular chain and you will not have to buy a $100 tool kit to
install a O ring chain.

[JPSmee]

Lucky 1 wrote

Just use regular chain and you will not have to buy a $100 tool kit to
install a O ring chain.

Now I'm confused. I did jsut buy an o-ring chain. What toolkit do you speak of?

[sgtslag]

With the regular chains, the only lubrication is what you apply, externally (the book says to soak them in hot oil, prior to use, which just allows it to soak through all of its parts, and connections); with X/O-ring chains, there is grease within each roller, which allows the chain to last much longer.

With the X/O-ring chains, you still need to lubricate!  They still need lubricant on the outside of the rollers, and around the side plates that connect all of the rollers together, forming the continuous chain.  Be careful what lubricant you apply.  Back in the '70's, we had skateboards with sealed roller bearings, in each wheel.  WD-40 was new, to us, at least, so we tried it:  it flushed out all of the grease, from behind the seals; the wheels rolled really easily, and loudly, as they no longer had any lubricant in them!  The bearings wore out within a month of usage...  Find a chain lube you like, and apply it every 300 miles, on a warm chain, after riding.  That X/O-ring chain should last you quite a while, if well lubed.  Cheers!

[JPSmee]

I'm at my office now, so I can't confirm the manufacturer, but I use a product called "Chain Wax" the came very highly recommended from a local bike mechanic I spoke to.

[sgtslag]

Chain Wax has a good reputation.  There are no Consumer Reports, that I know of, nor any other 'scientific' tests/reviews of chain lubes.  I just do some searching on different sites, and read user comments, and make an 'educated' guess...


When you pull the old chain off, be sure to check the condition of the sprockets.  Best of luck.  Cheers!

[TOOLS1]

I also use "Chain Wax" I like that it does not fly off the chain, and all over the bike. The Tool kit Donald is talking about is the rivet tool I mentioned. Just get a clip type master link, and, you will not need it. Also if, you already bought the 630 chain. Go on, and use it. However next time, you need a chain. It would be good to switch to a 530 like Donald suggested.
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[JPSmee]

Phew, thanks for the confirmation. Totally going to get a clip master link on the way home.

As for the chain itself, I ended up getting a 530 O-Ring.