530 chain conversion
- otakar
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74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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- Patton
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Might not be the absolute best performing regardless of price, but have been well-pleased, as little fling-off as any, and enjoy using copious amount to sort of flush-clean the chain while freshly lubing.
Until using this, was usually disappointed in the claims and sales puffery touted by the several chain lube brands, each claiming superiority for various reasons over the others, and had concluded that ATF was about as good as anything with 0-ring chains.
YMMV.
And I gave up on non-0-ring chains many years ago.
My 630 0-ring chains last so long and for so many miles, longevity just isn't an issue (and my excuse for not keeping better records).
As and when replacement is needed, I plan on trying the newer x-ring version.
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KZ900 LTD
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And has very definite opinions about them, and iirc often using the word "crap" when discussing them. :laugh:
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1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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In Search Of The Perfect Chain Lube
kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...d=5&id=286647#286763
spray on chain lube removal
kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...d=5&id=111574#111628
Chain life, stretching and adjustment
kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...d=5&id=159288#160047
What should i soak my chain in this winter?
kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...d=5&id=252501#252509
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1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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- otakar
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74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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- Patton
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Thanks, I will pick up some at Lows next time I go. I got a $25 gift certificate from my neighbor so I have to use it anyway. Do you remember what department you found it in?
Sorry, I don't remember the department.
Hope to see a test report.
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1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD
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- Jeff.Saunders
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If you buy a good quality 530 chain like the RK X-Ring chain, this chain will outlast the 630 regular o-ring chain. The 530 chain is slightly cheaper. But based on comments from customers, the 530 X-Ring will get as much as +50% better life.
The key is the X-Ring seal - it basically doubles the sealing protection - so if kept clean and lubed frequently, they are a good buy.
Here's some pictures of the o-ring types.
www.z1enterprises.com/reference/chaintypesize.aspx
One other factor - if you are out riding and ever break a chain, you can find 530 chain at any motorcycle shop. I doubt is 1 in 10 shops have 630 chain on the shelf.
BTW, NEVER take any notice of RK wear index numbers - these are a worthless test done in a sterile lab without exposing the chain to any of the elements.
www.z1enterprises.com
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- otakar
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74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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- hardr0ck68
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Does anyone have that number?
1977 kz650 c1
bought it because I was told it would never run again...I like to prove people wrong.
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- otakar
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74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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- 531blackbanshee
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why spin more mass than necessary?
leon
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
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www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
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