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79 gs1000 cam chain ?

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i'm thinking about replacing my cam chain, what do i need 420? how many links? any recomended brands, sites that sell the chains?

-ryan
 
been doing some searchin, thanks for the z1 tip, well i found out the chain i need is a 120 link. i heard tsubkai is the best brand and the part number for the chain i need is BF05MU120. my question now is, it is listed as a endless chain. So does that mean it is broken and i need to pean it together or it is alreadyed link and in a big loop and i would have to pull my crank in order to change it? if so can i get a 122 link chan cut it and then pean it back together.?

-ryan
 
All you would have to do is remove a link, like taking a master link out. Then replace it with a master link or Rivit link after you install the chain
 
The chain you mention is an excellent heavy-duty cam chain - unfortunately, I do not think you can get a master link for it - we've not been able to find one anyway...

Most cam chain is sold is continuous. In the case of the 219H type cam chain (this is the standard duty chain that's the same as the stock chain in your bike) it's a fairly easy task to split both the existing chain and the new one, pull the new chain through with the old chain, then insert a master link and rivet it in place.

There are some tools that make it easy, although you can do this with a dremel, a couple of good punches and a heavy steel block.
 
C'mon Ryan!!! I wanna see you on a big bore this year! If you can make the Buell's and 'busas cry in the corners with the 550, I can only imagine how depressed they'd be with you on the 1K!:-D

Brad tt
 
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