Re: Need a new chain . . .

Posted by rich on Feb 04, 2012; 6:11am
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Need-a-new-chain-tp3714034p3715056.html

A couple of sites have the 81 750C in their parts by make and model look ups.
 Z1 shows it as a 530 106 link:
http://www.z1enterprises.com/530-Chain--RK-106-link-X-Ring-379.aspx
And so does Old Bike Barn (Not a recommended vendor but you can search for the chain at other places)
http://www.oldbikebarn.com/RK-530x106-X-Ring-Chain?sc=12&category=52481

This is assuming you've got the standard size sprockets. 18 front and 43 rear. JT Sprockets also shows the chain as a 530-106: http://www.jtsprockets.com/catalogue/model/4839

You'll be fine with an X-ring or O-ring chain (the X looks to run about $100, while the standard is only $30 and the O is $75. The RK brand, linked above, has a standard clip-type master link, which is fine for general duty. If you're going to spring for an X or O ring, get new sprockets too as the old, worn, sprockets will wear your new chain faster than  new ones. If you can't afford the sprockets right now you might want to just go with a standard chain (no sense wearing out a high-dollar chain prematurely).