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« on: September 26, 2012, 08:00:50 PM » |
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What size chain do bikes generally use? will it be strong enuf for my reverse trike application,or will I need summat stronger?
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« Last Edit: September 26, 2012, 08:13:47 PM by ROD »
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digger06
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« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2012, 08:33:31 PM » |
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big bikes, 520,530,528 etc,
its not really the size, its the make and strength
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« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2012, 09:05:49 PM » |
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It`s mostly about the pitch of your sprockets rod.
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« Reply #3 on: September 26, 2012, 09:11:45 PM » |
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It`s mostly about the pitch of your sprockets rod.
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ROD
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« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2012, 10:34:08 AM » |
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ok,I think ve found a sprocket supplier,so will report back when I have a chain size and see what you think.
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« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2012, 07:12:51 PM » |
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Rod, As a minimum I would suggest 5/8"x3/8" chain, or 530 in non-"Christian" units, and a good quality version is not cheap, and the same applies to sprockets, I doubt that you will find reasonable quality sprockets for less than £90/100 a pair, Morrag
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ROD
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« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2012, 02:56:12 PM » |
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ok thanks ,Im gradually learning about the black art of Sprocketry!
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« Reply #7 on: October 30, 2012, 06:32:37 AM » |
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The more we stray from what we know the more we learn. (not to be applied to minefields etc.)
Sprockets Unlimited have spreadsheets giving sprocket diameters for 1/2" 5/8" & 3/4" pitch chain and other useful info.
As Morrag says go for a quality chain otherwise it'll just stretch and knacker your sprockets. We reckoned on Reynolds chain for least stretch but that was a good few years ago, I expect others here would be able to advise on make.
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« Reply #8 on: November 02, 2012, 09:01:14 AM » |
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Reynolds chain is no longer a respected make. The company changed hands some years ago and it's made of cheese  Most makes do a heavy duty chain. I use IWIS motorcross chain. Non O ring. Lasts for yonks. |
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« Reply #9 on: November 02, 2012, 03:41:33 PM » |
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IWIS or IRIS?
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Dslam
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« Reply #10 on: November 02, 2012, 07:29:17 PM » |
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« Reply #11 on: November 02, 2012, 10:09:15 PM » |
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In my racing day's i used D.I.D. or IZUMI Both good brands.
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« Reply #12 on: November 03, 2012, 07:10:22 AM » |
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I have used all sorts over the years. Cheap rubbish through to Tsabaki race chain. I guess the real point is that you get what you pay for. It is similar to the oil debate in that everyone has a favorite and that nothing else in their eyes will do. Horses for courses ; |
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« Reply #13 on: November 03, 2012, 08:10:26 AM » |
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On the subject of chains, does anyone still use chain grease or chain wax as it should be called ? Once a year, usually before winter, we would clean the chain in paraffin, let it dry thoroughly (petrol if you were in a hurry, drys faster with a match ) and soak it in a tin of melted chain wax (yet another use for the oven). Remove the chain and leave to cool on newspaper (or the kitchen towel ). Made the whole house smell lovely, well i thought so, the wife however, had a slightly different opinion. |
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Getting older but no wiser! Just using bigger hammers.
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« Reply #14 on: November 03, 2012, 08:41:35 AM » |
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LINKLIFE theres an old tin still on the shelf up at ,wonderland,, |
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