Chains

[Redboots]

Can someone please measure their chain on the 790/890?
Specifically the distance across the link plates:
The chain I removed is 15mm at this point. The new one 12.8mm.
Different makes. New one is DID, old one is ČZ.
Have I been sold a pup or am I being an old woman?

 

[Greg Masters]

Plate height is not usually a critical dimension.

Distance between pin centres should be the same as your old chain, as should the internal width of the narrow links.

 

[Redboots]

Plate height is not usually a critical dimension.

Distance between pin centres should be the same as your old chain, as should the internal width of the narrow links.

Old woman it is then
You are correct. Its a 520.
Me being daft. The inboard plates of the new one are 15mm so its just the outer plate that is smaller.
Weight saving or made to a price. It is lighter in the hand than the old one, but have not actually weighed it

 

[Greg Masters]

A 520 chain has a pitch of 5/8ths” and an internal width of 1/4”. I can’t remember the roller diameter off hand.

 

[Bin Ridin]

I have stuck with the CZ oem when replacing the chain on my 1290S. Along with the Scott Oiler, it gives great mileage.

 

[Redboots]

I have stuck with the CZ oem when replacing the chain on my 1290S. Along with the Scott Oiler, it gives great mileage.

Oh, I thought DID was OEM.
On the plus side everything just feels much smoother now.

Not since my Fireblade I sold in '97 have I had anything to do with chains, except the the KTM 950 and apart from adjusting it, it wasn't a "thing". My TR1 has an enclosed chain and its good for ever.

 

[Yarkto]

oem bmwobbleU chain is...
I've been using DID Xrings, once with a Scotoiler needing a vaccuum connection but with now a simple but effective Tutoro oiler which just needs inertia and gravity and I have never looked back. BTW, the Tutoro self-cleaning nozzle works well-
Most stuff is built to budget as bean counters prevail- built in obsolescence IMHO
Howz 'things' John?

 

[wilbjr21]

I like DID Gold/Gold X ring chains.

DID make a convenient small tool to split and join with the hollow joining pin.

I don't use an oiler just Motorex chain spray

 

[Yarkto]

Tool like this?
Cleverly designed to both break and rivet shut a chain. Just about 9cm long!

 

[Redboots]

Howz 'things' John?

All OK at the moment Bert
I bought a Nemo 2 oiler last year. Seems to work well as long as I remember to give it a twist

 

[Yarkto]

Most things work better when you give them a twist or...untwist them too
Glad to hear U rock!

 

[Redboots]

Most things work better when you give them a twist or...untwist them too
Glad to hear U rock!

I'm muckin' about with an Insta 360 I bought of Ebay (Used).
Mountings always seem to be the weak point of these things, on bikes anyway.
At the moment I have cut down a 5mm bolt and Loctited that into a 35mm M5 long-nut.
20mm protruding from the long-nut replaces the screen retaining screw.
On the other end I have an M5 to 1/4 UNC adapter. All in stainless.
Now waiting for a camera locking gubbins and then the camera will sit right on the front of the bike.

 

[wilbjr21]

Tool like this?
Cleverly designed to both break and rivet shut a chain. Just about 9cm long!View attachment 307749

Very similar to mine - I take it, and a few links of chain, if I'm going to out of the way places.

You can't be too careful