My 1977 KZ750 Chain BROKE today while I was riding

SWest wrote: I like them all. Had one each in my bay from time to time. If my friends didn't have Z1's, I would have wound up with a 750 Four.
Steve

The 750 is a really nice ride. I was just thinking, if I could only keep two it would be the 750 and the 500F

The 650 Yam's were bullet proof.
Steve

SWest wrote: The 650 Yam's were bullet proof.
Steve

Lots of maintenance though. finicky bikes but great

The 750 Honda's had a oiling problem in the top end. Had friends that had cams burn up. Watch for it. Miller's Honda Davidson gave my bike a run for her money. His was bored to 1000. It was only when I got some cams and the 33's, I could walk on him.
Steve

Also CB750s were known to break chains. One of the things to look for when purchasing used ones was engine case damage from broken chains. Not sure exactly why, but this was a common thing on older CB750s.

RonKZ650 wrote: Also CB750s were known to break chains. One of the things to look for when purchasing used ones was engine case damage from broken chains. Not sure exactly why, but this was a common thing on older CB750s.

Ive never heard 750 chains breaking being an issue. However I have heard of the top end leak that is common to 750's. Ive had the 750 for nearly a year now, runs like a top with no issues. The good thing about having 4 bikes, I can rotate and none of them really rack up miles. I like them all equally so I ride them all, rotating a bike every 2 weeks.

SWest wrote: The 750 Honda's had a oiling problem in the top end. Had friends that had cams burn up. Watch for it. Miller's Honda Davidson gave my bike a run for her money. His was bored to 1000. It was only when I got some cams and the 33's, I could walk on him.
Steve

I ended up getting this chain and sprocket set:

www.d2moto.com/products/1976-1979-kawasa...nd-sprocket-kit-gold

Not to rain on your parade here but the "volar" brand is a very cheap and a low quality chain made in china. Go with the name brands like RK and Regina.

baldy110 wrote: Not to rain on your parade here but the "volar" brand is a very cheap and a low quality chain made in china. Go with the name brands like RK anx Regina.

I had no idea. Oh well. too late now. I will change the chain sooner then

Return it. I had one start coming apart. Had to run a standard chain until I could afford a new EK O ring chain and sprockets.
Steve

SWest wrote: Return it. I had one start coming apart. Had to run a standard chain until I could afford a new EK O ring chain and sprockets.
Steve

thats mildly upsetting. I was going to have the bike fixed this week. I had no idea this is a bad chain. ugh. waste of money and time

Im going to get this one then www.jpcycles.com/product/742-259?utm_ter...m3UN1NtDcRoCIgjw_wcB

Made in Japan. I'd feel better about it than a CHEAP CHINESE CHAIN.:sick:
Steve
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