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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 10:22 AM
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What does the roller chain look like compaired to the standard chain? Any pictures would be nice. I'm thinking that the chain links are flat not shaped like a bone . More like these two at jp cycles part #711-644 for primary and # 711-642 for secondary that look like roller chains to me.
Look at this article for pics of chains and discussion of conversion cams.
http://www.hotbikeweb.com/tech/0612_.../photo_02.html
 
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Look at this article for pics of chains and discussion of conversion cams.
http://www.hotbikeweb.com/tech/0612_.../photo_02.html
It looks like I got my thinking backwards after reading the first page in the article. I was thinking the old style was the newer roller chains. Now I'm more confused about this. And what are these NEW chains that JP cycles are selling ?
 

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It looks like I got my thinking backwards after reading the first page in the article. I was thinking the old style was the newer roller chains. Now I'm more confused about this. And what are these NEW chains that JP cycles are selling ?
I don't see anything new about them. They are just replacements for the original style Hyvo chain. Maybe just a new P/N for them?
 
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I didn't like the S/E kit. It only changes one of the chains, so basically only fixed half of the problem.

I opted to go with the 96" conversion set-up. I think you'll find that Andrews doesn't sell their kit any longer. Word was that HD took action to prevent them from selling it. I know no one was selling it when I wanted to use it this spring. It's not a problem though as Andrews used all HD parts in their kit. The parts are all listed in their assembly instructions, so just buy from HD...I used an on-line dealer that gave 20% off on all parts. See below for instructions and parts lists.

Andrews instructions:
http://www.andrewsproducts.com/media...on-99-2006.pdf
Does the 96" cam plate set up use the hyvo chain at all ?
 
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Does the 96" cam plate set up use the hyvo chain at all ?
No Hyvo chains. Both are the new silent chains w/the new hydraulic tensioners.
 
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