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xj600 chain ?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by madbones, May 10, 2015.

  1. madbones

    madbones New Member

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    Ok so im looking at replacing a chain on my xj600 84' . Now reading the links ive got this
    ( GXW50 RK2535 ). So am i right in thinking its a 535 chain. Ive searched and searched and do you think i can find one. The sprockets are fine so im hoping to just replace the chain. Can i ask the difference in a 535 if thats what im looking at and a 530. Is it just that the width of the links are slightly narrower. Is there any chance of getting away with a 530?.
    Please enlighten me.
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    500 series chain: 5/8" pitch (distance between pins)
    Roller diameter: .400" all 500 sizes
    Width between inner plates--
    520: 1/4"
    525: 5/16"
    530: 3/8"

    the numbers after 5 are about width, so it depends on the thickness of your sprockets.
     
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    Stumplifter Well-Known Member

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    I have a shaft drive so take my opinion with a grain of salt . . . .

    Given that information; we can surmise that there is a 1/16" difference between a 535 and 530 chain.
    To me that sounds like a giant difference for what I would reference as a 'critical' component.
    I recommend you stay with a 535 - chances are really good if you click on the link in the upper right hand corner for XJ4Ever that he will have the correct chain for you.
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    why do you think it is a 535 I find no listings for that as a size.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Start a conversation with user Chacal. He has the correct chain in stock, and sprockets. The spockets may look fine, but they have worn and will do a job on the new chain if you leave them on.
     
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    Thank you all for your replies. It is appreciated.
    So are the numbers on the chain that i have
    IMG_6785.JPG
    GXW50 RK2535 ) was i right in thinking it is a 535or am i wrong.
    A picture ...........a work in progress. This is an older picture and a lot more has been finished. If i get around to it i will upload a more recent picture.
     
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    Well i have contacted Len and he has advised me that the numbers do indicate that the chain is in fact a 535. An unusual combination but it could be that they were only fitted to some bikes.
    The most likely option now as suggested is chain and sprockets replacement.
     
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    A big thank you to Len at xj4ever.
    A very helpful and knowledgeable guy . Parts arrived today and will be fitted up shortly.
    Thank you once again mate!.
     
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    please post more pictures of your build, we don't get many xj600's on here, let alone modified ones.
    stu
     
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    Have done Stu.........started a thread in the modifications section. Ill add more pics as i get around to it.
    Cheers mate.
     
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