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General Discussion => Penton Talk => Topic started by: wildman on February 16, 2005, 11:32:43 AM

Title: stock chain
Post by: wildman on February 16, 2005, 11:32:43 AM
OK, I know this is picky, but I was curious as to what brand of chain did most Pentons come with? The KTM powered ones in particular. I'm thinking Renolds or Regina? I know that JP usually chose the best available components. Anybody still got an original chain on their bike today? I gotta buy one for my 75 250 and just might go to something more historially correct. I won't even open the 520 conversion can-o-worms. Thanks, Dan Pagel

1975 250 Cross Country, 1974 175 Jackpiner, 1975 125
Title: stock chain
Post by: James on February 16, 2005, 10:29:23 PM
Most of the 530s I have had on them were Diamonds-and I do not think that was original. James

BTW a good 520 chain is about 2 lbs lighter than a 530.Not that i have known a 250 or 400 KTM that was down on power. James

7" and 4" travel? Hmm-that makes 11" Hey! I can live with that.
Title: stock chain
Post by: TGTech on February 16, 2005, 10:52:53 PM
James,

The original chains on the 100's and 125's, were Reynolds. Later on, when we started using the 530 sized sprockets on the 175's and up, we used Regina.

Dane
Title: stock chain
Post by: James on February 16, 2005, 11:47:46 PM
Cool- that amswers the question for you Wildman. Dane was "kind of" involved with them new:DLOL. I guess the Diamond chains I have found makes sense when Bobby Lucas told me about Harley chains some put on. When Bob Brizee was looking for chains the other day-Diamond was what was carried at the Harley dealer.  So...Regina mkaes it original. James

7" and 4" travel? Hmm-that makes 11" Hey! I can live with that.
Title: stock chain
Post by: Rain Man on February 17, 2005, 04:07:24 AM
530 chain, Dennis Kirk, $22.50 + S/H  Regina

Raymond
 Down East Pentons
Title: stock chain
Post by: wildman on February 17, 2005, 09:19:50 AM
Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it. Raymond, I must be looking in the wrong DK catalog, I don't even see a listing for non-oring 530 regina chain. 2lbs less weight, thats pretty good, something to consider. Thanks again, Dan

1975 250 Cross Country, 1974 175 Jackpiner, 1975 125