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[Triple Trouble]

Hoping to have this 520 x-ring conversion finished ready for my Mods and Rockers event this weekend.

 

[Navigator]

I'm curious as to why you are using the 520 chain. We used 530 standards on our 650 Triumphs. We used to buy it in bulk; logging chain. Those were the days. To oil it we'd remove the chain, dip it in a bucket of oil and then hang it over night for the excess to run off. I tried an O ring 530 once but it was too large for the chain guard, and perhaps I just answered my question.

 

[Paul Bryant]

I'm curious as to why you are using the 520 chain. We used 530 standards on our 650 Triumphs. We used to buy it in bulk; logging chain. Those were the days. To oil it we'd remove the chain, dip it in a bucket of oil and then hang it over night for the excess to run off. I tried an O ring 530 once but it was too large for the chain guard, and perhaps I just answered my question.

520 is a narrower chain Mike.
In theory it takes less power to drive.

I went the opposite direction, still a 520 but a Monster RK O Ring chain, sure it may suck a little power, but in 30 years of running the Stroker Engine, I've only replaced it 3 times.

Oh my, look at the dust on that chain !
The Cleaning Lady (who comes in to do the house) is going to get a rev up !

The bike sits in the lounge.

 

[Triple Trouble]

I'm curious as to why you are using the 520 chain. We used 530 standards on our 650 Triumphs. We used to buy it in bulk; logging chain. Those were the days. To oil it we'd remove the chain, dip it in a bucket of oil and then hang it over night for the excess to run off. I tried an O ring 530 once but it was too large for the chain guard, and perhaps I just answered my question.

You did answer your own question . The 520 x-ring lasts many times longer with very little maintenance. A 530 is physically a bit too big.

 

[scot in exile]

Cool, what sort of Beer do you prefer ?

The Norton up close.

And the T160 Trident .....

I keep saying check all the nuts and bolts that you can every now and then, now Paul never heeded my advice and look what happened

 

[Grumpy Ole Codger]

520 is a narrower chain Mike.
In theory it takes less power to drive.

I went the opposite direction, still a 520 but a Monster RK O Ring chain, sure it may suck a little power, but in 30 years of running the Stroker Engine, I've only replaced it 3 times.

Oh my, look at the dust on that chain !
The Cleaning Lady (who comes in to do the house) is going to get a rev up !

The bike sits in the lounge.

Class, just pure class!
I remember when I got married the first time. I had a Yamaha RD250 and it needed a top end re-build. Into the house it came and work progressed. She was not too appreciative of my efforts. Needless to say, this wonderous union of 2 humans lasted but 11 months. The bike must go she said, so I rode off into the sunset! Simples..

 

[Steel]

Class, just pure class!
I remember when I got married the first time. I had a Yamaha RD250 and it needed a top end re-build. Into the house it came and work progressed. She was not too appreciative of my efforts. Needless to say, this wonderous union of 2 humans lasted but 11 months. The bike must go she said, so I rode off into the sunset! Simples..

 

[Ishrub]

520 is a narrower chain Mike.
In theory it takes less power to drive.

I went the opposite direction, still a 520 but a Monster RK O Ring chain, sure it may suck a little power, but in 30 years of running the Stroker Engine, I've only replaced it 3 times.

Oh my, look at the dust on that chain !
The Cleaning Lady (who comes in to do the house) is going to get a rev up !

The bike sits in the lounge.

You should be thankful she doesn't touch it, unless you want bits broken, bent, AJAX'ed or similar some day.