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2005 hayabusa 6" over, in need of a GOOD chain!
« on: November 18, 2015, 12:20:44 AM »
hello guys,
I am installing a swingarm on my 05 busa and I need a chain that I can count on. I had a chain that broke on me so any thoughts will be helpful.
I am on a tight budget so not sure what to expect here.
The one below is a decent price. is this good enough to run a modified motor on?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RK-Chains-530XSOZ1-Natural-RX-Ring-Chain-140-Links-530XSOZ1-140-/370623899201?hash=item564ae7e641:g:~2MAAOSwQM9UZ~A-&vxp=mtr
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Re: 2005 hayabusa 6" over, in need of a GOOD chain!
« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2015, 12:33:16 AM »
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Re: 2005 hayabusa 6" over, in need of a GOOD chain!
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2015, 01:26:06 AM »
EK .......
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Re: 2005 hayabusa 6" over, in need of a GOOD chain!
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2015, 02:11:39 AM »
Quote from: LVBUSA on November 18, 2015, 01:26:06 AM
EK .......
Can i get a ek for less the 150?
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Re: 2005 hayabusa 6" over, in need of a GOOD chain!
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2015, 02:12:11 AM »
D.I.D. RK, EK, O or X ring (for street use) as long as it has over 10,000 pounds of tensile strength and comes with a rivet link.  They're easy enough to find.

http://www.amazon.com/RK-530-GXW-XW-Ring-Chain/dp/B002OMOPCG/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1447834425&sr=8-12&keywords=Motorcycle%2Cchain+o+ring+X+ring+140+link
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Re: 2005 hayabusa 6" over, in need of a GOOD chain!
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2015, 10:15:08 AM »
One important note to state.  IMO, no matter what chain you go with, you must keep the sucker "properly" lubed or it WILL fail.  My Ultra Turbo Busa I sold Tommy Grimes was fitted with a Rivet Link D.I.D. that was very stout.  I kept it lubed.  Tommy did not.  One day, about a year after he bought the bike, he sent me an E-mail with pics of it sitting by the side of the road with a busted chain, a snapped off mainshaft and the cases were busted with a pile of oil leaking out.  He did not lube the chain. 
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Re: 2005 hayabusa 6" over, in need of a GOOD chain!
« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2015, 02:36:17 PM »
Holy crap!!!!!
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Re: 2005 hayabusa 6" over, in need of a GOOD chain!
« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2015, 03:14:07 PM »
Quote from: Ghost-Geezer on November 18, 2015, 10:15:08 AM
One important note to state.  IMO, no matter what chain you go with, you must keep the sucker "properly" lubed or it WILL fail.  My Ultra Turbo Busa I sold Tommy Grimes was fitted with a Rivet Link D.I.D. that was very stout.  I kept it lubed.  Tommy did not.  One day, about a year after he bought the bike, he sent me an E-mail with pics of it sitting by the side of the road with a busted chain, a snapped off mainshaft and the cases were busted with a pile of oil leaking out.  He did not lube the chain.

It broke the mainshaft cause the chain wasnt lubed? That sucks!
What chain was he running?
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Re: 2005 hayabusa 6" over, in need of a GOOD chain!
« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2015, 04:50:18 PM »
The chain would be the weakest link,I can see and understand why it would snap,but breaking a HD output shaft as a result? How is that possible? The chain got wadded up inside the case saver and once the chain rolled up over the sprocket and couldnt bust through the billet case saver,the shaft snapped,proving it to be the weakest part of the equation? Damn.
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Re: 2005 hayabusa 6" over, in need of a GOOD chain!
« Reply #9 on: November 18, 2015, 06:22:03 PM »
We threw a chain at Loring a couple of years ago. The only damage was a broken clutch push rod. got locky
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Re: 2005 hayabusa 6" over, in need of a GOOD chain!
« Reply #10 on: November 20, 2015, 04:38:15 PM »
well I am going to shaft drive. see you guys later..
 :bah: :bah: this chain business is CRAZY
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Re: 2005 hayabusa 6" over, in need of a GOOD chain!
« Reply #11 on: November 20, 2015, 08:56:38 PM »
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Re: 2005 hayabusa 6" over, in need of a GOOD chain!
« Reply #12 on: November 21, 2015, 10:03:52 AM »
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Re: 2005 hayabusa 6" over, in need of a GOOD chain!
« Reply #13 on: November 21, 2015, 04:35:46 PM »
I'm guessing with Busa power that needs an extended arm you're going to have the same difficulties with a shaft :lol:
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Re: 2005 hayabusa 6" over, in need of a GOOD chain!
« Reply #14 on: November 21, 2015, 06:20:24 PM »
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Re: 2005 hayabusa 6" over, in need of a GOOD chain!
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Re: 2005 hayabusa 6" over, in need of a GOOD chain!
« Reply #16 on: November 22, 2015, 08:32:17 AM »
Best thing would be to go to a "logging chain" like the top fuel guys use.  Won't bust but it will sap about 10-15 HP from your final numbers, however, if you are up in the 375-400+ range, that wont matter much, now will it.   :tu:
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Re: 2005 hayabusa 6" over, in need of a GOOD chain!
« Reply #17 on: November 22, 2015, 11:40:12 PM »
Quote from: ADMIN on November 21, 2015, 04:35:46 PM
I'm guessing with Busa power that needs an extended arm you're going to have the same difficulties with a shaft :lol:
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Re: 2005 hayabusa 6" over, in need of a GOOD chain!
« Reply #18 on: November 23, 2015, 12:19:29 AM »
Quote from: Ghost-Geezer on November 22, 2015, 08:32:17 AM
Best thing would be to go to a "logging chain" like the top fuel guys use.  Won't bust but it will sap about 10-15 HP from your final numbers, however, if you are up in the 375-400+ range, that wont matter much, now will it.   :tu:

The OEM setup on my 79 CBX was a 630 series.  I've also seen double row sprockets with HUGE chains on them but not since the 70s.
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Re: 2005 hayabusa 6" over, in need of a GOOD chain!
« Reply #19 on: November 23, 2015, 04:42:40 AM »
Quote from: Sport on November 23, 2015, 12:19:29 AM
Quote from: Ghost-Geezer on November 22, 2015, 08:32:17 AM
Best thing would be to go to a "logging chain" like the top fuel guys use.  Won't bust but it will sap about 10-15 HP from your final numbers, however, if you are up in the 375-400+ range, that wont matter much, now will it.   :tu:

The OEM setup on my 79 CBX was a 630 series.  I've also seen double row sprockets with HUGE chains on them but not since the 70s.
Haha! The OEM chain on my old '82 GS1100(like almost all the big-bore bikes in that day had)is a 630. It has to weigh 20lbs lol. Amazing how,back in the 70s/80s the OEM's used a monster 630 chain on the 80-100rwhp GS/CBX/KZ/GPz/etc and nowadays a quality 520 chain will handle 200rwhp&90ft/lbs :mrgreen:
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Re: 2005 hayabusa 6" over, in need of a GOOD chain!
« Reply #20 on: November 23, 2015, 05:46:47 AM »
Quote from: ADMIN on November 21, 2015, 04:35:46 PM
I'm guessing with Busa power that needs an extended arm you're going to have the same difficulties with a shaft :lol:
Not bad there dude  :lol:
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Re: 2005 hayabusa 6" over, in need of a GOOD chain!
« Reply #21 on: November 23, 2015, 08:05:50 AM »
I will run whatever my builder recommends...........if he sez 530 X-Ring, rivet link, that is fine.  If he sez 630 X-Ring. rivet link, that is fine also.  Turbo will compensate.  Don't they always? 
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Re: 2005 hayabusa 6" over, in need of a GOOD chain!
« Reply #22 on: November 23, 2015, 08:16:30 AM »
Ya do not hunt a grizzly with a .22 magnum.............ya use a .375 H&H magnum rifle with a S&W 500 mag as a back-up side arm.  Same shit with chains, run one for the worst/best traction day you will ever see that will stress that and try to stretch that sucker the mostest. Then go one step stronger....lube it.....ride it.  And repeat.  For a loooooooooong time.
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Re: 2005 hayabusa 6" over, in need of a GOOD chain!
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Re: 2005 hayabusa 6" over, in need of a GOOD chain!
« Reply #24 on: November 24, 2015, 01:07:37 PM »
No, the tensile strength is only 9,300.  Look for one with at least 10,000 pounds of tensile strength...like I already suggested.
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