Any cam chain experts out there

[JOOLZ]

I need a longer cam chain. The standard XBR 500 cam chain is 118 links, I need 120 links. The Honda FT and XL 500 use a 120 link chain (I have the part number 82RH2015-120L 14401-MA0-670) are these compatable with the crank and cam gears of the XBR

[JOOLZ]

Anyone know, please help, its the last thing to sort out on the bike before its ready to be fully reassembled and back on the road

[SteveC#222]

Can't help directly Joolz, but have you asked David Silver? I understand he is pretty knowledgeable about what fits what.

[JOOLZ]

I will give them a call, thank you

[themoudie]

Aye Joolz,

I have looked on the WeMoto site and will provide the links further down this message.

1987 XBR 500 H Cam (timing) chain 118 links. Rivet link (NOT RECOMMENDED FOR HOME MECHANICS BY D.I.D. !) Part Number: SCOA412-ASDH-PL

1982, 1983-84 XL 500 RC Cam (timing) chain 120 links. Rivet link (NOT RECOMMENDED FOR HOME MECHANICS BY D.I.D. !) Part Number: SCOA412-ASDH-PL

Both chains supplied by WeMoto appear to be manufactured by D.I.D. and the rivet link has a common part number. Therefore, my assumption would be that the 2 chains have the same pitch and guide system, using the two external plates of the chain.

I had a look at the cam chain for the Honda XR 600 RF/RG/RH 85-87 and this would appear to be the same as the 'standard' XBR one of 118 links.

I have even been sufficiently "Anorakish"  to check the Cam (timing) chain for an SRX 600 as my preferred frustrating motor and this uses the same rivet link as the Honda's above, but a chain of 126 links and uses the two outer plates as the guides for keeping the chain on the sprockets.

Links to Wemoto as promised earlier:

1987 XBR 500 H Cam (timing) chain: 1987_XBR_500_H_ cam_chain

1982, 1983-84 XL 500 RC Cam (timing) chain: 1982_1983-84_XL_500_H_cam_chain

By all means clarify with you proposed supplier, as I may have got this wrong! CAVEAT EMPTOR! and all that. 

This is the link to the 2007 D.I.D. chain catalogue and the cam chain dimensions are listed on PAGE 105: D.I.D._chain_catalogue_2007

I hope this helps.

My regards, Bill

[JOOLZ]

Thank you for the information, I should be able to work something out from that.

[Dick Scratcher]

Give Andy Forsdick ( The Chain Man) a call on 01299-403688 he'll fix you up and at a fair price. Used to be a near neighbour of mine, not let me down yet.