First off I personally don't think I would ever buy this chain-sprocket kit from ebay. Although, Just wondering if anyone has taken a chance and bought a cheap kit like this and how did it work out? Even if not would you ever buy something like this and install it? Thanks
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HONDA-VF750CD-750-MAGNA-DELUXE-O-RING-CHAIN-SPROCKET_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5189ee5df8QQitemZ350206451192QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
I would consider it..
But hey.. I'm crazy.. Just ask anyone on the forum...
IF you have the $$$ - go with the name brand and spend the extra, but sometimes you do what you have to do to keep on riding..
Quote from: hootmon on April 12, 2010, 10:15:04 PM
but sometimes you do what you have to do to keep on riding..
Amen brother!
I would if I couldn't find one cheaper :cool:..
Quote from: Charles S Otwell on April 14, 2010, 10:44:20 AM
I would if I couldn't find one cheaper :cool:..
Curious what type of chain do you use?
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/3/14/140/6295/20840/PITEM/Regina-OEM-Chain-and-Sprocket-Kits-2003-Honda-Magna-750-Parts.aspx
Any comments?
I've got a regina on my bike, it's either the zr-t or the zr-p chain. I like it so far. another member on another board also runs a regina chain, not sure what series of chain it is though. I have jt sprockets i think.
Quote from: Chad in Michigan on April 21, 2010, 04:45:40 PM
I've got a regina on my bike, it's either the zr-t or the zr-p chain. I like it so far. another member on another board also runs a regina chain, not sure what series of chain it is though. I have jt sprockets i think.
Thanks for the reply. Good to know it's not junk.
If I buy and install the following chain sprocket set can someone bring the rivet tool to MM so I can change the master link?
http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_catalog/Product.jsp?skuId=805502&store=Main&catId=&productId=p805029&leafCatId=&mmyId=7340
Troy, I will bring the rivet tool, if you will bring the rivets :cool: :cool:
Hey Lawrence-
Thank you.
More than two? How many you think we gonna need to "practice" with? LOL
I am trying to set up a lunch ride on the 2nd weekend of this month to Beaumont or Lake Charles with an old friend in Hstn.
If I do, any Mootsters in the area are welcome to join. (Allen, if you're in)
Quote from: Troystg on May 01, 2010, 10:48:06 PM
More than two? How many you think we gonna need to "practice" with? LOL
Troy, I haven't ruined a rivet (yet), so two should do. Still, if we wreck one, it could be a long walk home...
if he gets the regina chain, it will come with a clip type link and a rivet type link. you could always use the clip type in case of emergency if you take it easy on the bike on the way home.
Well I bought this set today. For the extra $3.95 the seller (Kevin) is shipping a rivet master link ALONG WITH the clip style.
I will use the clip to go to MM#8 and Lawrence said he would peen the rivets in place for a permanent fix.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350291173085&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_1318wt_877
i wouldn't replace that stock rear (steel) sprocket with that aluminum-looking rear one in the picture. they have been known to wear out rapidly. stick with steel if you can.
A common misconception in gears or sprockets is that, like s**, harder is always better.
In the case of gear teeth for sure, the hardness needs to match the application. Making a gear set of harder steel will often cause them to wear faster. I suspect the same holds true for sprockets and chains. The exact shape is much more significant than the hardness.
All I know is that every post i've read about anyone using the aluminum rear sprockets(on the 3rd gen magna's), they were missing teeth and very worn, not sure of exact mileage, but i think it may have been around 8 to 10k miles. I don't know who made the sprockets, but I can vouch for jt sprockets (steel) on mine anyways.
Troy, what part of LA are you in?
Quote from: Troystg on May 04, 2010, 05:19:40 PM
Well I bought this set today. For the extra $3.95 the seller (Kevin) is shipping a rivet master link ALONG WITH the clip style.
I will use the clip to go to MM#8 and Lawrence said he would peen the rivets in place for a permanent fix.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350291173085&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_1318wt_877
Let us know how these work out for you. I recently had a new chain installed and the guy put a clip style on. I went down to the Honda shop and they put a rivet masterlink on instead for $15 which included the rivet masterlink. I had a 16 and 40 JT Steel Sprocket installed.
Quote from: Fitzgerald on May 05, 2010, 12:58:48 PM
Troy, what part of LA are you in?
Lafayette. Actually Broussard.
Port Barre! Mais sha you are just up the road!!!
I might be riding to Orange / Beaumont tomorrow to have lunch with a friend if you are interested... Also I ride up to Ville Platte to see Robert occasionally...