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Offline hdawson

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Drive Chain Issues
« on: 09.04. 2018 12:12 »
Hi All.
What is the purpose of these attachments on my frame other than to impede my drive chain?
I would think that they should be topped with rubber or similar guides. They certainly seem to be worn in a way that
indicates much chain abrasion over the years.
After recently throwing a chain and finding it to be in appalling condition  *red*  I am in the process of purchasing a new one but am surprised by the lack of room after trying to fit a modern Regina z ring (530) which I have subsequently reserved for my modern Triumph.
Any tips?
Cheers, Hadrian.

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Re: Drive Chain Issues
« Reply #1 on: 09.04. 2018 12:25 »
Do you mean the chainguard mounts on the swinging arm?
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Re: Drive Chain Issues
« Reply #2 on: 09.04. 2018 13:54 »
With half decent sprockets and chain there should be a good clearance between the top of these mounts.

I think that the top of the front mount has the least clearance.

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Re: Drive Chain Issues
« Reply #3 on: 09.04. 2018 21:31 »
G'day Hadrian.
As said, chainguard brackets. If chain is adjusted correctly it won't rub.
530 X ring is what I run on the rHonda firebreather, much too heavy and power robbing for the BSA. 530 is the correct size and I only run o ring chains if dirt riding is expected.
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edit: corrected mistake.
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Re: Drive Chain Issues
« Reply #4 on: 10.04. 2018 11:30 »
Thanks for the feedback guys.
I thought that 530 is a bit excessive.
Do I need to change my sprockets to accept a 520?

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Re: Drive Chain Issues
« Reply #5 on: 10.04. 2018 21:16 »
Doh, double doh. 530 (5/8 x 3/8) is the correct size. I'd forgotten I converted mine to 520 twenty odd years ago.
Sorry mate. Std on HD quality chain will more than handle the massive power our bikes put out.
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Re: Drive Chain Issues
« Reply #6 on: 10.04. 2018 22:47 »
Cheers Musky,
A friend of mine also had his sprockets modified to fit a 520 chain.
What is the advantage of doing this?

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Re: Drive Chain Issues
« Reply #7 on: 11.04. 2018 06:16 »
Not a lot really. A slightly lighter chain. Nortons used 520s for a long time then switched to 530s with their 650 twins. With Nortons, there's not much clearance behind the primary chaincase which is why some revert to 520s. A 530 gives a wider roller so in theory slightly slower to wear out.
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