Cam Chain

[Take Warning15]

I'm looking for an endless cam chain for my 75. Anyone have any options? Apparently the Tsubaki is discontinued. I don't want to have to deal with any master link. Thanks

 

[5twins]

As far as I know, they're still available ......

http://www.bigbadpowersports.com/product/259723/BF05MU-X-106-CAM-BF05MU-106.html

 

[Take Warning15]

I'll try that website. I ordered from two websites, both wrote back that the chain is discontinued. A dozen other websites have them listen as out of stock. Thanks for the link.

 

[Take Warning15]

5Twins, I noticed that part number has a U in it. The chains I was looking up simply were BS05M. Same chain?

 

[Olie]

650 Central has them for '74 onward (P/N: JTKR25-9723).

You'll have to call him since he doesn't have an online shopping cart but i hear he's great to deal with.

EDIT: Nevermind, even though he says it's endless, just below it is the masterlink that "must be purchased with the above chain."

 

[5twins]

I've used the 650Central chains. They are endless. That listing below only means if you want a master link, you have to buy it separately.

The BS05M is a different chain than the BF05MU. The application chart specifies the BF05MU for the 650. I'm not sure what the "U" stands for. The BS05 may be a different pitch.

 

[I am Carbon]

It seems like more of a hassle to take apart the cam chain tensioner and reassemble it that to put together a master link. Just a thought.

 

[connorjex]

I know this is an old thread. I am taking apart a xs1 motor and i noticed i have to take the chain apart to pull the jugs. Is there a master link or am i missing something???

 

[Jim]

Is there a master link or am i missing something???

Nope, no master. Pick a link and hack away...

 

[5twins]

There is a master link but it's the riveted type. Remove it and it will need to be replaced. But if you're doing a rebuild, you usually replace the whole cam chain anyway.