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3rd August 2012
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Senior Chief Harley Engineer 1st Class
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Paradise
Posts: 1,395 Sportster/Buell Model: xlch Sportster/Buell Year: 1977 Other Motorcycle Model: BMW K-1200/GT Other Motorcycle Year: 2004
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I converted my 77 CH to 1979 rear disc brake with all OEM sprocket cover, internal shield, M/C and linkage. I'm running an 'o' ring chain with a 22 tooth and have no side clearance problems. When it was OEM 1977 and a 24 tooth the non 'o' ring chain 'customized' the internal shield!!!
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3rd August 2012
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Whitworth Products
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 6,682 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200R Sportster/Buell Year: 2005 Other Motorcycle Model: 5 bikes and 1 quad
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikethebike61
Same thing. That tight spot is caused by the fact the sprockets are not PERFECTLY round.
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Or, in the case of an old worn chain, there are places that are more stretched than others (this really shows up when the chain needs oil badly). |
3rd August 2012
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 507 Sportster/Buell Model: xl 1000 Sportster/Buell Year: 74 Other Motorcycle Model: Honda RatWing Other Motorcycle Year: 79
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I'm 90% sure the battery acid is a non issue with the chain. It was washed immediately and coated with a heavy does of chain lube and an industrial WD-40 type spray. No other signs of corrosion. I think the battery acid just led me to notice the chain a little closer. All the cracks are on the tire side, which is wear the chain was rubbing the battery tray at the bottom of the hard tail.
As far as the O-ring chain, I have had some stretching but never any clearance problems. Both my sprockets are stock with no sprocket cover on the front. I'll look again for any rub spots, but none that I know of.
So, I'll pony up for new sprockets and go ahead and do the rear wheel conversion. As far as chains, I've always heard o-ring chains were better, if I solve any clearance issues, is there any reasons for one chain over another?
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"stuff"
Some dirty chrome, a little duct tape and lots of rust
One headlight, one tail light, one brake, and lot's of balls!
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3rd August 2012
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Harley Engineer
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 310 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH Sportster/Buell Year: 1981 Other Motorcycle Model: Various
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O-ring chains are lower maintenence, only an occassional shot with lube mostly to prevent rusting.
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3rd August 2012
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 822 Sportster/Buell Model: XLCH Sportster/Buell Year: 1968 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLH1200 Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1991 Other Motorcycle Model: Chopped Shovel Other Motorcycle Year: 1978
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If you're gonna pop for an o-ring chain, check out x-ring chains. All the same benefits, fewer drawbacks. I thnk DID is one manufacturer.
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Disclaimer: I'm not the guru on this stuff, be sure to seek further opinion/knowledge.
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