Triumph Bonneville T140E 1979 Fitting a DID X-RING chain. Will it Fit?

[@paulwoods682]

That amount of movement on the chain over the sprocket can also be due to wear on the sprocket

[@johnutting9615]

The roller diameter on the japaneses chains is not the same a the Reynolds chain so there will always be some sloppiness when you pull the chain away from the sprocket.

[@devimead750]

Hopefully you haven't changed the oil flow through the oil filter, as it will not work on the feed. All of these oil filter kits have to be fitted to the return.

[@Segsy59]

Looking forward to your report after a road test.

[@relph3]

Yes, I am 99% confident it will be ok but until I ride the bike I can't be sure. I do think the chain guard will snag if I don't alter it somehow.

[@p--n]

If a chain deflects more than 10" from straight in an arc then its shot. 8" is passable. 6" is sound and serviceable.

[@relph3]

Ok thank for that. Good tip..

[@p--n]

@@relph3 No problem Ralph. For those unsure this is a lateral deflection test that highlights sideways play in the links over the chains entire length.

[@4418CARLOU]

It depends on the length.

[@rickconstant6106]

How did you deal with the length? It should have a half-link to give the right length, otherwise you will run out of adjustment very soon.

[@relph3]

I'm running a 43 tooth rear. Stock is 47 tooth which uses the half link. Although I'm sure it's possible to fit a chain with out the half link anyway. The front sprocket on my bike is a stock 20 tooth.

[@rickconstant6106]

@@relph3 You've had a chance to run it for a while now - have you had any clearance issues? I thought about it, but decided against it because of that (my T140V has standard 47 tooth rear, so I would need the half-link, anyway)

[@UpAndRunning-xz6er]

After riding a Triumph 750 for over 40 years, l can tell you that these bikes stretch chains. I can never get more than 3000 miles out of a chain. No matter the brand or type.

[@relph3]

I was getting about 3000 miles use from my t140 drive chains too. I expect to get at least double that with this DID X-ring fitted. I have, at the time of writing this, used the chain for nearly 2000 mile with absolutely no signs of wear at all. Next time you change your chain, get the same DID X-ring I have fitted, you won't regret it. BTW... I have also got a ZX6R it is a 1997 F3.