Chain Question ???

I am just finishing up a 77 kz100 ltd restoration went to put the chain on and its about half a lik=nk short ?
can I use two is it safe can't see why it wouldn't be
but thought I'd check
thanks
tom

Aha....cut it one link too short, did we ???
Well, don't feel bad.....cuz we've all done that at least once.

I, personally, would NOT put an extra link in there with 2 master links. A master link is the weakest part of any chain....and now you'd have TWO of them. Bad idea, IMO.
Bite the bullet, buy another new chain and cut it correctly next time.

PS: not knowing your abilities/experience.....but.....you DO have the axle all the way forward in the swingarm slots, don't you ??......just asking.....

Is it the same chain that came off the bike before the resto? Looks like the '77 Kz1000 should have a 92 link 630 chain from what I can find (same as my 900).

www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=3372

www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=228

If it is a 92 link and it still doesn't fit, something ain't right.

What about going down one or two teeth on the rear sprocket? Sprockets are less expensive than o-ring chains and you'll get better cruising RPM.

H2RICK wrote:

...PS: not knowing your abilities/experience.....but.....you DO have the axle all the way forward in the swingarm slots, don't you ??......just asking.....

If not already done, would loosen nut at rear end of torque link, loosen rear axle nut (very loose), loosen both wheel adjusters and drop them out of position, and kick rear tire (as in football :lol: ) all the way forward.

Easiest done with rear end suspended and tire off ground. Usually works well with bike on centerstand.

Good Luck!

Thanks guys my old eyes evan with my glasses the 3 in 33 turned out to be an 8 when I used the magnafying glass too so it was a 38 tooth 5 over stock, his buddy drag races kz1000 so he has a good stock pair 15 and 33 and all fits fine .
Thanks Again
Tom