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Step #2: Chain Treatment

Years ago, we always wondered what lubricants were used on the inside of the chains when being made. We also wondered how long it would take for oil to penetrate through the side plates to lubricate chain rollers and pins.

After cutting and inspecting the inside of new and pre-owned chains, we have developed a procedure that will double or triple chain life. The chains are Cryo treated and followed up by putting them in vibrator tub for days with break-in oil to penetrate the links.

It works great.

Cryo Info
These chains have gone through our cryogenic treatment, which involves taking the chains down to temperatures of minus 300 degrees Fahrenheit. What this does is rearranges the molecular structure of the item being treated, making them more uniform and evenly spread. Why is this good? Well, after this process is complete the item treated has increased tensile strength and resistance to wear.

In other words it makes stuff stronger and last longer!

PRIMARY CHAINS

RK Cryogenically Treated OEM Primary Chains

These endless chains are made by Honda (RK) and you need them.
This is not a area to cut expenses on your motor project.
We have these chains Cryogenically treated for approx. four times the life expectancy.
Race proven.

$119.95 for a pair! ENV-004A

Cycle X Cryo Treated High Performance Primary Chains

Quote:
"We've tried every chain on the market for the past 4+ decades. These chains are the best."
Quote:
(E-mail) "What ever happened to the Cryo performance chains on the website? We need them for a few builds."

We have been receiving phone calls and emails from performance minded people wanting our performance primary chains again. Some people are willing to wait to assemble their motor until the chains are officially back in stock.

$179.00 for a pair! ENV-012
BACK IN STOCK!

Cryogenically Treated Tsubaki
Cam Chains

These Tsubaki cam chains have been the best available for years and years, now that they have been Cryogenically treated with this proven process, they are truly the best available. No stretching, no resetting cam timing, and there has never been a reported failure even without the cryo treatments.

A Cycle X exclusive product!

ENG-TSUBAKICRYO $113.25

OTHER PARTS

CycleX Primary Chain Tensioner Upgrade

Honda OEM primary tensioners are proven to be a good design except for when the chains stretch a bit. We have noticed when a Honda cb750 is driven aggressively the chains begin to reach the wear limits as soon as 8000 miles.

Most of us have heard that rattling noise at idle ... It's the chains.

Introducing the Honda OEM quality tensioners with an 8% stronger spring. Problem solved.

# ENG-555 $ 169.00

OEM Adjustable Camshaft Sprockets

We all know why adjustable camshaft sprockets are used in the high performance world. But, stock motor configuration motors can benefit from these also. Have you ever tried to line up the camshaft marks after any sort of motor work or checking a few things? The marks usually never line up perfectly because of many reasons. One of the main reasons on a stock motor with any miles is cam chain stretch. The cam chain is like a rear chain. It stretches. So, install these modified poor man's adjustable OEM cam chain sprockets and realign your cam timing or install your performance cam.

CS-017A $49.95

OEM Adjustable Camshaft Sprocket Combo

Our adjustable camshaft sprocket also comes with a set of shouldered bolts to compliment.

Note: These shouldered bolts are a great upgrade and a little insurance that the camshaft bolts do not move or slip when using higher spring pressures.
The shank area of these bolts can be a slightly bigger than the OEM bolt (about .010 only in most cases), so make sure the bolts fit nicely into the sprocket of your choice and camshaft of your choice before final tightening and torque is applied.

CS-017B $59.95

The Ultimate Primary Chains & Slipper Tensioners.

# TNS-001 Primary Chain Tensioner # TNS-006 Hi-Performance Cryo Chains # TNS-002 Primary Chain Tensioner & Cryo
Treated High Performance Chains

Primary chain tensioner.
First ... we would like to thank and congratulate the manufacturer of the indestructible material used in our tensioners.
The problem:
Racers have experienced many catastrophic problems with the stock chains, tensioners and design.
Stock owners of Honda cb750 models with some miles are annoyed by the rattling noise at idle.
Basic observations:
Used stock primary chains and used stock tensioners have under 1 pound of spring tension ..... allowing the chains to have no real control at any RPM.
During harder deceleration the tensioner is fully loaded and the spring pressure averages approx. 2 pounds with the top of the chain whipping violently.
New tensioners:
PA-46 material (amazing stuff)
Full support with a floating design to compensate for all scenarios.
12% stronger springs to add the proper tensions in the natural position (approx. 3.5 lbs.) and fully loaded (approx. 7.9 lbs.)
Wider than stock tensioners for full width chain support.
#TNS-001 Primary chain tensioner $299

Hi-performance Cryo Chains.
These Hi-performance primary chains are currently the strongest chains available for your Honda cb750.
With the addition of the cryogenic process they are an estimated 4 to 6 times stronger and simply do not stretch.
We highly recommend these chains for our "slipper" PA-46 tensioners.
#TNS- Hi-performance Cryo chains. $179.00

Tensioner & High performance Chains.
These chain and tensioner combos are the "highest level" products for your stock or full race Honda cb750 offered at a combo price.
#TNS-002 Primary Chain Tensioner & Cryo Treated High performance Chains. $438.00

PRIMARY CHAIN TENSIONER ONLY
$ 299.00 # TNS-001

HI-PERF CRYO CHAIN ONLY
$ 179.00 # TNS-006

COMBO PRIMARY TENSIONER
& HI-PERF CRYO CHAIN
$ 438.00 # TNS-002

Primary chain and "upgraded" primary chain tensioner

# TNS-003 Upgraded Primary Chain Tensioner # TNS-005 Cryo Treated RK Chains # TNS-004 Upgraded Tensioner & RK Cryo Chains

Primary chain tensioner up-grade
Honda OEM primary tensioners are proven to be a good design except for when the chains stretch a bit.
When the chains stretch a bit we have noticed the stock tensioner has only 1/2 a pound of spring pressure on the chains.
We have also noticed when a Honda cb750 is driven aggressively the chains begin to reach the wear limits as soon as 8000 miles.
Most of us have heard that rattling noise at idle ... It's the chains.
Introducing the Honda OEM quality tensioners with an 8% stronger spring.
Problem solved.
#TNS-003 $169.00

Cryo treated RK primary chains.
Proven RK chain quality with Cryogenic treatments add an average of 4 to 6 times the toughness and longevity. (it works!)
#TNS-005 $119.95

Upgraded Tensioner & Cryo chains.
Proven up-grade with guaranteed satisfaction at a combo price.
#TNS-004 $258.00

UPGRADED PRMARY TENSIONER ONLY
$ 169.00 # TNS-003

CRYO TREATED RK CHAIN ONLY
$ 119.95 # TNS-005

COMBO UPGRADED TENSIONER
& RK CRYO CHAIN
$ 258.00 # TNS-004

Race proven cam chain tensioners, chains and combos.

Cycle X Cam Chain Tensioner # TNS-007 Cryo Treated Cam Chains # TNS-008 Combo Cam Chain Tensioner & Cryo Chains # TNS-009

CycleX cam chain "slipper" racing tensioner.
These full floating self adjusting tensioners are race proven and feature the indestructible PA-46 material.
Extensive machine work and testing have been performed to make these tensioners a must in the racing world.
ENG-108 $349.00

Tsubaki Cryo treated cam chains (the best)
Tsubaki have always been known to be the best cam chains ever made.
With the addition of Cryo treatments to add approx. 4 to 6 times the toughness and longevity ..... its the only choice for cam chains.
Straight side plates are perfect for all types of "slipper" tensioners.
#TNS-008 $113.25

CycleX tensioner and chain combos.
Race proven cam chain products at a combo price.
#TNS-009 $425.00

CYCLE X CAM CHAIN TENSIONER ONLY
$ 349.00 # ENG-108

CRYO TREATED CAM CHAIN ONLY
$ 113.25 # TNS-008

COMBO CAM CHAIN TENSIONER
& CRYO CAM CHAIN
$ 425.00 # TNS-009

Random Pictures Of Cam Chain & Primary Chain Development Below:

Note: We were disassembling 24 cam chain tensioners and every factory rubber wheel was bad.

530 O Ring Chain

Here's the deal about chains, After you set up your rear fender just right and there is a perfect gap between the rear wheel and fender your chain stretches and there goes your perfect gap. These are the chains we use because they have 9,100 pounds of tensile strength (They do not stretch). 120 links.

This is the same tensile strength recommended for 1200cc bikes.

$99.00 CS-003

Rear Chain Tensioner

Ever watch a bikes chain while its driving down the road? Ever notice those chain marks on the bottom of your expensive oil tank? Ever get tired of adjusting your chain and there is a gap in your fender location? We love these super high level chain tensioners because they will eliminate chain whip, chain noise, vibration, reduce chain and sprocket wear. Sealed bearings and chrome plates.
Note: Because choppers have longer chains, these chain tensioners, we feel, are a must! Highly recommended on our boxer and pro street (cry baby) frames.

$79.00 CS-004
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