[cdsdave]

I am looking to upgrade to an o ring chain and I am having trouble finding a 122 link chain from DID. Seems to be out of stock everywhere. I plan on changing out both sprockets and keeping the 14/50 stock set up. Any ideas where I can get the DID chain I need or a substitute o ring chain of the same quality.

 

[qwerty]

Either cut the chain yourself or take it somewhere to be cut. Boxed lengths are easy to find, and any brand o-ring is good enough for a TW.

 

[Omega Man]

DID is a great chain, RK is also. That out of the way getting/having a little more chain around (from a "cut") isn't a bad idea. To cut simply measure (count) the links that you need and mark-I usually use a wire-tie. Carefully grind off the next links pins where they were peined (rounded) over and use a punch to equally drive the sacrificed link out. I do some grinding even with my chain breaker just to make it a bit easier.

If you are a little apprehensive to try this on your new chain, if you get a longer than needed chain you can practice on the end and have a "repair" link left over. I would recommend a spare master link or two also. Good luck. OM

 

[-Jake-]

Just bought one here. Cheapest price I saw.



http://www.ebay.com/itm/DID-D-I-D-4...&otn=5&po=LVI&ps=63&clkid=7411854539761639010

 

[cdsdave]

Thanks for all the tips. I have ordered the chain from your link and the rest of the parts from www.cheapcycleparts.com and will be doing the work myself. I ordered the 3 seals that are recomended to replace and I will be putting that picture tutorial to good use. The number one reason I keep buying yamaha is the great support yamaha riders give each other on this forum and the one for my 6r.

 

[jpuck]

got 122 link did o-ring chain last week from lytle racing group ebay store.

 

[tw200sgp]

Thanks - I just ordered one as well!

 

[DRF64]

I bought this chain breaker: http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty-chain-breaker-66488.html



works great.