Bird76Mojo said:
Still waiting for that update, including pics!!
As long as it's a 29H chain then I should be good to go right?
GB
The fiche calls it "DK219" - not too sure what that means.
I hear some talk that the aftermarket chains may have side plates that are a bit large and dig into the cam sprocket cushions more than the stock chains do.
I can't verify that either, and I always replace those o-ring cushion things anyway. They're still available from Honda for cheap. Word is they (aftermarket chains) may cause a bit more top end noise - I can't verify that either. Lots of stuff flying around up there in a 450 - but it's still not as noisy as a 350 for some reason, probably because of the closer tolerances.
I also have never tried a 750 cam chain (it's longer and would need to be cut down) - word is they are a bit more robust. however, I've never seen a 450 cam chain break - I've seen plenty of rollers disintegrate, but never a broken chain in its own.
It's not something I worry much about, personally - there are a
LOT of other things to worry about on a 450, much more critical things - like getting decent compression.
You get a 450 up to 170 pounds or better, and it's gonna' run real strong. If you're trying to work with 150 pounds or less, you can't expect much from it.
Just my experience........