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While tearing the engine down on my 79 Special I found yet another unforeseen problem. The primary, (or HY-Vo) chain is very stretched. I can move it about a full inch with no effort at all. I went to the Yamaha dealer and found that this part is no longer available. Do any of you have one that you would be willing to sell new or good used? If so please drop me an e-mail (ironride_1100@hotmail.com). I know this should be listed in the classified ads section of this site but for some odd reason it would not recognize my membership there. Thanks.
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Ironride
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80 GS850G
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The classifieds use a different login, you have to register there as well as here. They were started at different times and don't use the same data base. You can use the same password and stuff but you need to put it in seperately.Gary Granger
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I got my primary chain with the bike. I can check with my yamaha dealer on monday, if you wish. The guy I bought the bike from got the chain from austria/germany. The original one was stretched an inch or so and had one of the middle links missing. I still have it, but it's more or less useless... just as an ornament or sth.
Replace the camchain while you're at it.
LPIf it doesn't have an engine, it's not a sport, it's only a game.
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Classified Ads
Gary,
Thanks for the heads up on how to use the classified ads section of this site. I should have figured that for myself, but to be honest I wasn't thinking very straight that day. I just got back from the Yamaha dealer and was really bummed out thinking I may have to put my scooter to rest.Ironride
79 XS1100SF
80 GS850G
69 CB750 Four
Never over-powered…just under controlled.Comment
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Never say die!
Storm,
If you want to see if the primary chain is still available on your side of the world I would appreciate it. I had plans to replace the cam chain also as you suggested but was told that it too was no longer available. I refuse to accept this as an answer. My 79 will be back on the road again. Their has got to be parts out there some where, even if their after market. If worse comes to worse I'll start checking all the scrap yards for a good used Hy-Vo and cam chain. Let me know what your Yamaha dealer says. Just to let you know the parts are still listed in the price list but when the parts man went to order them on the computer, that is when they came up no longer available.Ironride
79 XS1100SF
80 GS850G
69 CB750 Four
Never over-powered…just under controlled.Comment
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Re: Never say die!
Not sure what size chain is used for the cam chain, but it is just a standard roller chain. Size should be printed on the links, and should be available in bulk at an industrial supply house. Count how many links you need, and then put it together with a peened over masterlink. HI-vo isn't that easy unfortunately.Originally posted by Ironride
I had plans to replace the cam chain also as you suggested but was told that it too was no longer available. I refuse to accept this as an answer. .Brian
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Is Hy-vo a brand name?
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Gary
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Chain is on partsnmore.com like stated above. $32.00 US.
Hope to see ya on the road again soon.
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Hi-Vo stands for High Velocity. It is a multilink chain. Not a brand name as far as I know.Originally posted by Racer X
Is Hy-vo a brand name?
Gary Granger
Remember, we are the caretakers of mechanical art.
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