Chain type for 1998 VFR? 525? 530?

dino71 · 10-14-2009, 12:32 PM

I tried the search and couldn't find anything, even the shop manual didn't help. I think its a 525 type/pitch chain but not sure what I bought the lat time I ordered my chain. If anyone can let me know that it would help me out a lot.

02 VFR Rider · 10-14-2009, 01:14 PM

it is in the manual under rear wheel / suspention section in spec's
should be a 530 I think same as 6th gen but different # of links.
It is listed as a code just go to web site to get correct size using the code.
or go to sprocket center and type in your year it will give you the correct chain.

link
VFR 800F1 98-01 - Sprocket Center
says 530 is stock w/ option for 520 so stay w/ 530

OTTOMAN · 10-14-2009, 03:30 PM

530/108 Link Stock.

dino71 · 10-15-2009, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02 VFR Rider

it is in the manual under rear wheel / suspention section in spec's
should be a 530 I think same as 6th gen but different # of links.
It is listed as a code just go to web site to get correct size using the code.
or go to sprocket center and type in your year it will give you the correct chain.

link
VFR 800F1 98-01 - Sprocket Center
says 530 is stock w/ option for 520 so stay w/ 530

I check my shop manual again under the suspension chapter and nothing was there but I will take your word on the size being a 530, you would think something that important would be in more than one place in a shop manual but then again I have the Clymer manual so it may not be as good as the official Honda one. Thanks for your help.

02 VFR Rider · 10-15-2009, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dino71

I check my shop manual again under the suspension chapter and nothing was there but I will take your word on the size being a 530, you would think something that important would be in more than one place in a shop manual but then again I have the Clymer manual so it may not be as good as the official Honda one. Thanks for your help.

hey Dino click on link below for downloadable parts cat and manual for your bike.
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On a side note how far of a ride is it to PA from you to ride the mountains??

tcarroll · 10-15-2009, 11:19 AM

Yup, it's a 530 just replaced mine last month.
I used sprocket center too. 17/44(+1)

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dino71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Last Online: Today 11:53 AM Location: Central New Jersey My Ride: 1998 VFR Posts: 196 Thanks: 19 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Chain type for 1998 VFR? 525? 530? I tried the search and couldn't find anything, even the shop manual didn't help. I think its a 525 type/pitch chain but not sure what I bought the lat time I ordered my chain. If anyone can let me know that it would help me out a lot.

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tcarroll Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Last Online: 11-16-2009 10:59 AM Location: Shelburne Falls, MA My Ride: 1999 VFR800 Posts: 136 Thanks: 6 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Yup, it's a 530 just replaced mine last month. I used sprocket center too. 17/44(+1)

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