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Regina or RK Racing from Jason the chain man in the UK
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Just looked at the RK website - do use GXW or ZXW?
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I believe these are the ones that Glen has recommend previously:
UWV Chain - RK EUROPE
rk-europe.com
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No - just a bit concerned by the "rubber hairs".
There's no appreciable wear at all yet - only 7000 miles.
Just looking to the future (I haven't got a slot-car set to play with - yet!)
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Thanks for that - I remember seeing that now.I believe these are the ones that Glen has recommend previously:
UWV Chain - RK EUROPE
It's funny - the RK (Japan) website makes no mention of that chain...
ON ROAD | RK JAPAN
STANDARD CHAIN Cold Forged Seamless Bush standard chain. Economical and reliable for daily use. [table id=1001 /] HEAVY DUTY CHAIN Great performance with economical range chain for everyday's heavy duty use. [table id=1002 /]
global.rk-japan.co.jp
Also - if you look a the eight classes of chains on that RK Europe site - there's no mention of that chain.
So... other than Glen's information, you wouldn't know it existed.
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I made up a 520 conversion for my T140 bonnie about 10 years ago and used a DID VX (I think?) chain. Great results but struggled fitting the supplied split link as it had a much stronger spring clip and tighter clearances with the loose o rings. They recommended a riveted link anyway as I recall.Thanks for that - I remember seeing that now.
It's funny - the RK (Japan) website makes no mention of that chain...
ON ROAD | RK JAPAN
STANDARD CHAIN Cold Forged Seamless Bush standard chain. Economical and reliable for daily use. [table id=1001 /] HEAVY DUTY CHAIN Great performance with economical range chain for everyday's heavy duty use. [table id=1002 /]global.rk-japan.co.jp
I see that RK chain comes with a riveted link, how does that work with a puncture and tubed tyres? Do you sealed chain guys use a split link, and what type?
I'd like to fit something like that RK chain when I regear the commando when I fit the RGM belt drive very soon.
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Some of the RK's come with a clip option.
I have a 520 on my bike - actually DID VX. My concerns about it shedding rubber hairs is the reason for this thread.
The UVW advised by Glen apparently only is available as 530.
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Sorry, didn't want to derail the thread. In terms of chain lube, I give the aforementioned T140 the very occasional shot of o ring compatible chain lube and no appreciable wear, can't recall having ever adjusted it (beyond bed-in) or any visible wear on the sprockets. That's in I'd guess 4000 miles? Of course most of our classic bikes get very dry usage and are putting out very low power compared to almost any modern, both of which help chain life hugely.
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"I see that RK chain comes with a riveted link, how does that work with a puncture and tubed tyres?"
Most of the time, the wheel doesn't have to be removed to fix a puncture...ASSUMING you can find the puncture point - nail, whatever - in the tire. You just use tire irons to break the tire loose at that point, pull the tube section out and apply a patch to it. Feel around the inside tire surface to ensure that whatever punctured the tire is totally removed. Shove the tube back in, reseat the tire and add air! I've done this many times in the past on various bikes. Doesn't really take very long.
Most of the time, the wheel doesn't have to be removed to fix a puncture...ASSUMING you can find the puncture point - nail, whatever - in the tire. You just use tire irons to break the tire loose at that point, pull the tube section out and apply a patch to it. Feel around the inside tire surface to ensure that whatever punctured the tire is totally removed. Shove the tube back in, reseat the tire and add air! I've done this many times in the past on various bikes. Doesn't really take very long.
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True, true Mart, on a Commando! Not on a T140 though, horrible job . Will have to try Mexico Mike's method above!
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