argentum40 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 I am swapping a chain on my CBR and the one i am putting on hasnt got a Soft Link... I believe the chain is a 530 O ring chain but i could be wrong as i know sod all about chains... question is i need a pair of soft links and i dont know which ones to go for is there anyway of checking or finding out for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 this is the sort of thing you are looking for http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORCYCLE-CH ... 20bc39fdbc clean up or check the side plates of other links the chain size should be stamped into them if its not a new chain the box.by the way that ebay link is for reference i know it is different size but they might have the size you are looking for if you contact them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argentum40 Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 cheers EAB... just looked and it is stmaped with EK530 MVXZ... just one thing mate what stops the link plate from falling off on the soft link you have pointed me too as it doesnt have one of those lock slides ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 the idea of a soft link is that you spread the end of the pins over the plate either using the correct tool or being careful with hammer and punch not to do it to much or the link wont pivot with the rest this will give you basic idea "> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 If you are going to go for the hammer method I would use a hard link as they mushroom over better then soft links A soft link can go one way with their been a hole in the middle one edge can crush in to the middle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argentum40 Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 could i not use one of these ones with the lock plate thingy???http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORCYCLE-CH ... 2573d6fd4e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 NO!!! These are not safe at all especially on anything bigger then a 125!!!I had one on my zxr 400 (i didnt know at the time) and it came off the chain could have taken my leg off! Dont skimp on safety do the job properly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argentum40 Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 ok well i didnt know hence why i asked.... can i ask whats the difference between an O ring chain and an X link chain?... i dont know what type i have and so i dont know which link to go for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 its a cross section of the seal O ring has two contact points and an X ring has 4 X ring is better as it keeps the lube in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 X ring seal http://www.sealkit-china.com/4-PST/1-2-1b.jpgO ring seal http://republicseabee.com/images/o-ring.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argentum40 Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 erm right i understand now but still havent a clue what i have on mine... will either type fit or will O ring ones only work on O ring chains and same with X ring ones??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointblank0 Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 Either will be fine. The link should come with the seals anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argentum40 Posted August 18, 2012 Author Share Posted August 18, 2012 ah ok thanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushwind Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 and u need achain riveter|?, or better still, a prson with a chain riveter,,,,,,,,,,,,,soft links need to be peened over, thats why they are soft!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fozzie Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Firstly buy a chain riveter as it's £30 on evilbay but like all other tools they last a lifetime.Then secondly always go for the X-ring gold chains.I had a standard O-ring chain on my CBR600F4i and I went through it in 11000 miles even when it had regular cleaning and lubing. The X-ring has so far done 9000 miles with only 3 adjustments and it still has 3/4 life left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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