sleepyk Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I've never bought a chain before and the prices seem all over the place. I'd like to stay at $50 and below. It is for my '78 xs500. Any suggestions on brands or type (520, 530....)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator mervin Posted May 28, 2009 Moderator Share Posted May 28, 2009 well 520/530 is a size not a choice, but as for price well you get what you pay for, a good o ring chain maybe twice the price of a standard one but will last more than twice as the standard one Merv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted May 28, 2009 Moderator Share Posted May 28, 2009 I just buy £20 jobs every year, saves oiling them all the time and is no problem for me coz it don't get used in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 I've never bought a chain before and the prices seem all over the place. I'd like to stay at $50 and below. It is for my '78 xs500. Any suggestions on brands or type (520, 530....)? Hi, Just stay with the correct pitch I seem to remember the 500 used the 530 pitch !! if the bike is for occasional use a cheap one will do else if the bike is going to lotsa miles buy a good one and sprokets too Regards Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator YamaHead Posted May 28, 2009 Moderator Share Posted May 28, 2009 I use a 520 RK std-duty.......along with fresh sprockets.....only $70 once a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepyk Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 Hi, Just stay with the correct pitch I seem to remember the 500 used the 530 pitch !! if the bike is for occasional use a cheap one will do else if the bike is going to lotsa miles buy a good one and sprokets too Regards Jim Thanks guys! Jim your right. After some research the XS500 is definitely 530. I have no idea what my relationship with this bike is going to be once I finish it. I purchased it as a way of learning basic bike maintenance. The process has certainly taught me alot about carbs, points, tires, brakes, pistons.......and now chains. I'm exhausted and exhilerated to be finishing it. I'm certainly going to ride the hell out of it once I'm done. Will it replace my beloved 400 or my gigantic Honda scooter?? I don't know. I have alot of time invested in it and I personally think it is the sharpest of the classic Yamaha's. I'll be certain to post some pictures and a possible YouTube video once we're on the road. Thanks again!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Thanks guys! Jim your right. After some research the XS500 is definitely 530. I have no idea what my relationship with this bike is going to be once I finish it. I purchased it as a way of learning basic bike maintenance. The process has certainly taught me alot about carbs, points, tires, brakes, pistons.......and now chains. I'm exhausted and exhilerated to be finishing it. I'm certainly going to ride the hell out of it once I'm done. Will it replace my beloved 400 or my gigantic Honda scooter?? I don't know. I have alot of time invested in it and I personally think it is the sharpest of the classic Yamaha's. I'll be certain to post some pictures and a possible YouTube video once we're on the road. Thanks again!! Your Hooked !!! soon the 500 will be poking it's head from under the duvet and saying "its your turn to make the cofee/tea" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepyk Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 Wait till my wife sees the XS-500 t-shirt I had made at Zazzle.com..........I'm not kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR Posted May 29, 2009 Share Posted May 29, 2009 Wait till my wife sees the XS-500 t-shirt I had made at Zazzle.com..........I'm not kidding. I guess the XS500 is in the bed & the wife in the garage !! Regards Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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