Dyno Tuning

[BA]

Terry,

It may be overkill, but I like to get the best for my money.  Can you explain the difference in the two?

BA

[TLRam1]

The 530-120 ZVM2 would be 159.00 delivered.

The other VM is by far the more popular chain, it moves 20-1 over this chain, not sure why, maybe price.

[BA]

Pulled the carbs last night to change the jets, but had quite a hard time getting them off.  After talking with chad today about how difficult it was, he said I should have warmed up the bike first.  It was 43 degrees in my garage and I never even thought about it.  Today I went to put them back on and it was still below 50 degrees, so I borrowed my daughters blow dryer and used that to heat up the boots.  It was still a bear getting them installed.  Anyway, I got it done and hopefully the weather will stay nice and I'll get it back on the dyno on Tuesday night and see where I'm at.  I also changed the plugs and they all looked fine.  I can't tell much of a difference in how it runs, but am still having pooping on decel when it gets below 4000 rpm.

[TLRam1]

Terry,

It may be overkill, but I like to get the best for my money.  Can you explain the difference in the two?

BA

We posted within minutes of each other, I missed this question, the Z chain has a tensile strength over 10K whereas the VM is 9700.

Looks like your chain will be delivered today.

[guywheatley]

still having pooping on decel when it gets below 4000 rpm.

Don't want to be behind you on a fast ride.

[BA]

I guess I was to pooped after struggling with it to notice my mispelling

[guywheatley]

Being a world class Mrs.-speller myself,  I know where you're coming from. I've noticed it always helps to have some smart-alack point it out to you, completely missing the point of the post. 
Just doing my part. 

[BA]

Terry,
Got the chain today, boy that was fast.  Shipping weight on the package said 7 lbs, and on the invoice it said 6.8 lbs.  Reading the direction it says that you need to lubricate the o-rings on the master link with a grease bag.  Since I work for a Japanese owned company I interpret the translation was meaning to use the bag of grease that came in the box, and hope it was not a personal comment about me.
BA

[TLRam1]

Terry,
Got the chain today, boy that was fast.  Shipping weight on the package said 7 lbs, and on the invoice it said 6.8 lbs.  Reading the direction it says that you need to lubricate the o-rings on the master link with a grease bag.  Since I work for a Japanese owned company I interpret the translation was meaning to use the bag of grease that came in the box, and hope it was not a personal comment about me.
BA

And a Fine looking chain at that! I love pulling new stuff out of boxes, thanks for the weight. Do you have the tools to put the chain on with and stake the rivets?

[BA]

Yes I do.  It's the one that Chad borrowed to put on his new chain and had trouble with because it really didn't come with very clear instructions on how to use it.

[lragan]

I destroyed my first chain break tool by trying to push staked rivets out with it.  Paid a bundle for a new (herkier) one, and was determined not to let it go the same way.

Soooo, I took a body grinder and ground off the staked ends of the two rivets I needed to push out, then pushed from the ground off side.  Could grind off the heads, too, if that is easier.  Makes the whole process a piece of cake.

BTW, Harbor Freight now has a pretty herky looking chain break tool for up to 530 chain for a much lower price than I paid for mine.  I think it was under $20.  I am getting stronger willed, as I resisted the urge to buy it .  I mean, I already have one, right?  I am a sucker for a low price, for sure .

[TLRam1]

On something like this Lawrence, the quality of steel used could be of less strength than what you have.

[BA]

I just plan to remove my old chain with a bolt cutter or torch and use the chain tool to restake the new chain.

[lragan]

On something like this Lawrence, the quality of steel used could be of less strength than what you have.

Certainly a possibility, Terry.  I would take it back if it bent or broke on first use.  In any case, if you grind off the ends of the rivets before you push on 'em, even a lesser tool should suffice.  If the anvil is hard enough to stake the new rivets, then it should work fine. 

If I were starting over, I would start with the HF unit.  It looks just like the expensive one I have.  Probably a Chinese copy...

[Charles S Otwell]

Yeah, it's easier on any of the tools if you grind the end of the rivet, no matter what the tool cost, IMHO..

Y'all didn't know I had a HO, did ya  ..