Chain Application CHAIN APPEARANCE
SEAL
C.LINK
Max cc
420SB
-
CLIP
125cc
428SB
-
CLIP
150cc
520
-
CLIP
250cc
525
-
CLIP
400cc
530
-
CLIP
400cc
415HSB
-
CLIP
125cc
420MS
-
CLIP
125cc
428HSB
-
CLIP
200cc
520H
-
CLIP
400cc
525H
-
CLIP
500cc
530KS
-
CLIP
400cc
530H
-
CLIP
500cc
TYPE
STANDARD
GOLD
BLACK SCALE
COLOR *1
2021
STANDARD
PRODUCT LINEUP 2021 For ON ROAD
RK Supported MotoGP™ 2020 Independent Team Champion Petronas Yamaha Sepang Racing Team
HEAVY DUTY
WORLD SUPERBIKE 2020 CHAMPION KAWASAKI RACING TEAM WORLD ENDURANCE 2019-20 CHAMPION Suzuki Endurance Racing Team
STREET / DAILY USAGE 420MRU
U-RING
CLIP
150cc
520SO
O-RING
CLIP/RIVET
400cc
428XSO
XW-RING
CLIP/RIVET
400cc
520XSO2
RX-RING
CLIP/RIVET
800cc
525XSO
RX-RING
RIVET
900cc
530XSOZ1
RX-RING
RIVET
1000cc
520GXW
XW-RING
RIVET
1200cc
525GXW
XW-RING
RIVET
1300cc
530GXW
XW-RING
RIVET
1400cc
520ZXW
XW-RING
RIVET
1200cc
525ZXW
XW-RING
RIVET
1300cc
530ZXW
XW-RING
RIVET
1400cc
XSO SERIES
2021
GXW SERIES
RK Supplier for
Honda Yamaha Suzuki Kawasaki Triumph KTM
ZXW SERIES
VINTAGE BIKE GP530UWV *2
UW-RING
RIVET
750cc
532GSV
XW-RING
RIVET
1200cc
630GSV
XW-RING
RIVET
1200cc
GB415HRU
U-RING
CLIP
GB520TRU
UW-RING
RIVET
GB520RUWR
UW-RING
RIVET
600cc
GB520UWR
UW-RING
RIVET
1000cc
520GXW
XW-RING
RIVET
1200cc
525GXW
XW-RING
RIVET
XW-RING 530GXW *1 Available Colors: Red, Blue, Green, Orange and Yellow. *2 For GP530UWV, only silver color is available. *3 Available for 2 stroke : 50~125cc, 4 stroke : ~250cc
RIVET
SPRINT RACE *3
250cc 250cc
ENDURANCE RACE
RK-JAPAN
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1300cc
RK-EUROPE
:
info@rk-europe.com
1400cc
URL
:
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@rk.takasago.chain.global @rktakasagochain
Being the Best is a Commitment
Street / Daily Use
GXW Series
Road Racing
420MRU
The Sealed Chain for Big Displacement Motorcycle. Designed to be the top line for Superbike and Endurance Racing, featuring light weight, high strength and durability, mileage as far as 20,000km for Street Use. Available in Gold, Solid Color and Black Scale.
Racing Series
Ultra Thin Seal (U-ring) applied on Standard Chain! 4 times longer chain life and minimum chain adjustment needed. Dress up solution for 50-150cc such as Monkey, Grom, Z125. Available in Black Scale.
520SO The O-Ring Chain for Small Displacement Motorcycle. The Original Design of O-ring Chain up to 400cc. Economical Long Seller Made in Japan. Available in Gold.
ZXW Series The Strongest Motorcycle Sealed Chain on the Street. Developed to meet the latest model of superbike & adventure bike 1000cc and above. Highest tensile strength of RK series and high rigidity for instant respond on acceleration. Available in Gold and Black Scale
RK Professional Race and Track-Use Chain, designed specific for different race category. Sprint Race Class
RK Recommended Chain
1000cc (World Superbike)
GB520UWR
600cc (World Supersport)
GB520RUWR
250cc (Amateur Race)
GB520TRU
250cc (Moto3)
GB415HRU
* Please consult to your dealer for most compatible chain for racing usage.
Vintage
GP530UWV Developed for Vintage Motorcycle to replace the original equipped 530 non-sealed chain.
XSO Series The Sealed Chain for Middle Displacement Motorcycle. Wide application until 1000cc. Light weight, low friction, high performance with affordable price. Available in Gold and Solid Color.
OEM Supply
Color Selection
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R / Ninja ZX-10RR 2021 model OEM chain supplied by RK
Gold
Black Scale
Standard
Solid Color
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR Image supplied and rights fully owned by Kawasaki Heavy Industries,Ltd.
PRODUCT LINEUP 2021
Chain Application TYPE
CHAIN APPEARANCE
C.LINK
420SB
-
CLIP
90cc
428SB
-
CLIP
125cc
520
-
CLIP
250cc
415HSB
-
CLIP
80cc
428HSB
-
CLIP
125cc
520H
-
CLIP
250cc
420MXZ
-
CLIP
150cc
428MXZ
-
CLIP
150cc
520KXZ
HCR Pin*2
CLIP
450cc
520MXZ4
HCR Pin*2
CLIP
500cc
420MXU
U-Ring
CLIP
150cc
428MXU
U-Ring
CLIP
150cc
520MXU
UW-Ring
RIVET/CLIP
450cc
UW-Ring
RIVET/CLIP
450cc
XW-Ring
RIVET/CLIP
750cc
O-Ring
CLIP
400cc
XW-Ring
RIVET/CLIP
750cc
GOLD
BLACK SCALE
COLOR *1
STANDARD
RK Supported 2020 AMA 450MX Champion Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing
HEAVY DUTY
2020 FIM SuperEnduro World Champion Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Enduro Team
MOTOCROSS
2020 MXGP Latvia GP Winner Standing Construct GASGAS Factory Racing 2020 MXGP Lombardia GP Winner Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP Team
Enduro / Cross Country 520MXU
For OFF ROAD
2021
Max cc
SEAL
STANDARD
Enduro / Rally 520EXW
2021
ATV 520SO 520EXW *1 *2
RK Supplier for
Available Colors: Red, Blue, Green, Orange and Yellow. HCR Pin : RK Special Hard Chrome Treatment on Pin for increase wear resistance.
Honda Yamaha Suzuki Kawasaki Triumph KTM RK-JAPAN
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RK-EUROPE
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URL
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@rk.takasago.chain.global Photographer : Sebas Romeo
@rktakasagochain
Photographer : Sebas Romeo
The Choice of Champions
Standard / Heavy Duty
Motocross / Enduro / Cross Country
Cold Forged Solid Bush, 4 Side Rivet and Special Heat Treatment.
520MXU
ATV 520SO
The Ultra Thin Sealed Chain for Off Road Enduro Featuring RK's only Ultra Thin Seal, UW-Rings, as light as 13.8g/link. Lightest Sealed-Ring enduro/motocross chain available in market today.
The Classic Sealed Chain Special developed for ATV & Snowmobile. Special Heat Treatment for Off road Use. Available in Gold.
Motocross MXZ / KXZ Series The Reinforced Heavy Duty Chain Designed for Off road Use Lighter weight but stronger chain compare to Heavy Duty Chain. Excellent quality and cost performance for Motocross riders.
520EXW The Sealed Chain for ATV Featuring RK's only XW-Ring, and special heat treatment that improves the Thermal Fatigue Resistance.
520MXZ4 Professional Motocross Chain for MX/SX RK Special HCR Treatment (High Tech Chromium Carbide Layered Pins) on the surface of the Pin for best wear resistance. Available in Gold & Solid Colors.
Color Selection Husqvarna Images
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing Enduro Team 2021 supported by RK equipped with GB520MXU.
Enduro / Rally
Gold
Black Scale
Standard
520EXW The Sealed Chain for Extreme Rally Featuring RK's only XW-Ring, a triple barrier to further seal the lubrication but also prevent debris to enter the chain. For Extreme Endurance Rally over 1000km.
Photographer : Simon Cudby
Solid Color
UCT2100(50) Chain Cutting & Press-Fit Tool Instructions Ver3
Scan QR Code for Tool Video Instructions
The UCT2100(50) can cut 420, 428, 520, 525, 530, and 532 Sealed and Non-Sealed chains. Part #
Purpose
Chains
PH500JP
Press Fit
520, 525, 530, 532 Sealed Chain
Rivet
520, 525, 530, 532 Sealed & Non-Sealed Chain
PH500JP
Use protective gear such as safety glasses or face guard and anti-slip gloves when using the RK Chain Tool.
CP4050HBT
CP4050BT
Cutting Pin Holder
LUBRICATE WITH GREASE
PBS210
Small Pressure Bolt
Cutting Pin
TB2100 Tool Body
*4 Series requires optional parts.
PH428 PH428
Press Fit Rivet
428 Sealed Chain 428 Sealed & Non-Sealed Chain
FP500JP
5 Series Rivet Flare Pin
FP428JP
4 Series Rivet Flare Pin *Sold Separately
TPC210
TPP220
Cutting Tail Piece
Pressing Tail Piece
DO NOT CUT MASTER LINK! DO NOT USE TOOL TO CUT 630 & 632 TYPE CHAIN DO NOT USE IMPACT WRENCH OR DRIVER
PH500JP
5 Series Plate Holder
PH428
PBL220
4 Series Plate Holder
Large Pressure Bolt
*Sold Separately
TO BREAK A CHAIN: Lock the chain with the chain tool and push
out pin from the chain.
Note: If you are cutting a new chain to length, be sure to remove the chain pin that will leave you with inner side plates as the end of the chain. A connecting link can only be installed onto inner side plates. (Figure A) 1. By default the cutting pin assembly (Figure 1A) will be assembled in the kit, but if disassembled to replace parts, follow these directions. Slide the cutting pin holder CP4050HBT onto the cutting pin CP4050BT. Thread the cutting pin holder CP4050HBT into the small pressure bolt PBS210 (Figure 1A). 2. Thread the large pressure bolt PBL220 into the tool body TB2100 (Figure 1B).
A
When chain cutting, cut only outer plates.
Remain
1A
Cut
Throw Away
Cutting Pin Assembly - Complete CP4050BT
CP4050HBT
PBS210
1B PBL220
3. Insert the chain cutting tail piece TPC210 into the opposite side of the tool body TB2100 (Figure 1B). 4. Position the chain to be cut between the hole in the end of the large pressure bolt PBL220 and the hole in the tail piece TPC210 (Figure 1B). 5. Using a 17mm wrench, tighten the large pressure bolt PBL220 so that the chain is held firmly in place and centered on the pin. If the large Pressure bolt PBL220 is not seated directly on the chain the cutting pin CP4050BT can break and damage your chain.
TPC210
1C
6. Thread the Cutting Pin Assembly (Figure 1A) into the large pressure bolt PBL220 (Figure 1C).
PBL220 PBS210
7. Using a 14mm wrench, turn the small pressure bolt PBS210 until the chain pin is pushed completely through the side plates. 8. CAUTION: The first few turns will be very hard as the quad stake riveted edges on the chain pin are pushed through the TPC210 side plate. If it seems exceptionally hard, check the alignment of the chain pin with the hole in the end of the large pressure bolt PBL220 and cutting tail piece TPC210.
Cutting Pin Assembly (Figure 1A) Installed in Large Pressure Bolt PBL220
INSTALLATION/PRESS-FITTING OF SIDEPLATE FOR CLIP AND RIVET
1A
1. Review the drawings for reference. Route chain over and around counter shaft sprocket (Figure 2A). 2. New RK Chain connecting link bags contain a small bag of grease. Follow the instructions on the connecting link bag. Make sure you apply the grease to all components of the connecting links including pins and if applicable O-rings (Figures 2B). If the chain is sealed (contains Orings) put 1 greased O-ring over each connecting link pin. Slide the pins through the two ends of the chain from the back to connect the chain near the bottom of the rear sprocket (Figures 2B).
1B
Clip Typ
2A
Rivet Ty
2B
3. If applicable, put the other two greased O-rings over each pin on the other side of the chain (Figures 2B). 4. Plate Holder Selection PH500JP (Figure 2C)- To Press-fit Clip & Rivet sideplates for 520/525/530/532 O-ring. *PH428 – To Press-fit Clip & Rivet sideplates for 428 Chains *Sold Separately
2C
Reversible Post
Clip Position
Rivet Position
5. Unscrew the post in Plate Holder PH500JP or PH428 to switch between clip and rivet position (Figure 2C, 2D and 2E) Insert the correct plate holder PH500JP or PH428 (see Plate Holder Selection above) into the large pressure bolt hole PBL220 and position the connecting link side plate in the plate holder PH500JP or PH428 (Figure 2D).
2D
Pressing with PH500JP in Clip Position
6. Align the pins of the chain with the indent in the PH500JP or PH428 plate holder (Figure 2D & 2E). PBL220
7. Turn the large pressure bolt PBL220 by hand making sure to keep the pins and side plate holes aligned until snug. 8. Use a 17mm wrench to tighten the large pressure bolt PBL220. The side plate should press-fit firmly but without difficulty. 9. Tighten bolt to correct depth allowed by plate holder channel. Do not over-torque (Figure 2F). Loosen large pressure bolt PBL220 and remove tool from the chain. Remove Plate Holder PH500JP or PH428 from large pressure bolt PBL220. 10. The chain’s sideplates are now press fitted to the chain. Proceed to installing the Clip or Rivet in the next section. 2F
Ready to Press Clip
During pressing there should be no tool piece in this hole.
2E
Ready to Press Rivet
Pins aligned in the plate holder
Pressing with PH500JP in Rivet Position
PBL220
During pressing there should be no tool piece in this hole.
Plate Completely Pressed
Plate Completely Pressed
Pins aligned in the plate holder
Important! RK recommends using rivet type connecting links whenever possible for the most secure connection. INSTALLING THE CLIP 1. Using thin-nose pliers, snap clip into pin grooves with closed end of clip facing rotational direction of chain (Figure 3A). 2. WARNING! Make sure the clip is properly tension-seated in the groove of the pins. If the clip is loose, adjust the side plate up the pins with pliers until it is snug against the clip. NEVER REUSE A CONNECTING LINK. 3AA 3A
Closed end of the Clip faces the rotational direction of the chain
Check finished connected chain to make sure there are no bound links
NOTE: After installing the clip or rivet, inspect the connected links to make sure there are no links that are bound or stiff (Figure 3AA).
INSTALLING THE RIVET: Lock the chain together using a rivet link. Chain tool flares the two open holes on the sideplate pins to secure plate to the connecting link.
3B
FP500JP
First, follow procedures 1-10 in the Installation/Press-fitting of Sideplate for Clip and Rivet section above on page 2. 1. Thread the large pressure bolt PBL220 into the tool body TB2100. Once threaded partially into the tool, insert flare pin FP500JP into the large pressure bolt PBL220 (Figure 3B). Insert tail piece TPP220 into hole in tool wall opposite the large pressure bolt PBL220 (Figure 3C)
3C
FP500JP
TPP220 PBL220
2. Align the flare pin FP500JP with the hole in the end of the connecting link pin. Make sure the other end of the connecting link pin is seated in the tail piece TPP220 (Figure 3C). Tighten the large pressure bolt PBL220 by hand so that the flare pin FP500JP is snug against the connecting link pin hole (Figure 3C). 3. Use a 17mm wrench to tighten the large pressure bolt PBL220 until the pin hole is flared out sufficiently to keep the side plate from coming off. The flare pin FP500JP will correctly flare the rivet to the correct depth/width (Figure 3D). Repeat this procedure for the second pin. WARNING! Tighten the large pressure bolt PBL220 only until firm resistance is felt, then loosen the large pressure bolt PBL220 and inspect the connecting link pin for complete, even flaring. Do not over-tighten the bolt – you may bend or damage the link pins or bind the link entirely. A pronounced, even flare will securely connect the chain links together. Good Rivet Flare
Good Rivet Flare
3D
Rivet Tool Diameters Rivet Flare Pin Type
4 Series FP428JP
5 Series FP500JP
Plate Holder Type
4 Series PH428
5 Series PH500JP
MAX Rivet Diameter
4.65mm
5.55mm
+0.1-0
+0.1-0
After riveting, measure the flared pin. Do not exceed MAX rivet diameter.
*Flare dimensions according to RK Chain
Check to make sure there is no crack on the flare. BAD Rivet Flare
BAD Rivet Flare
CHAIN WARNING SIGNS SEVERE Cracks WARNING: Failure to address the warning signs shown on this page can result in reduced chain life and/or can cause a very dangerous situation. RK recommends that you inspect your chain prior to each ride and follow proper chain maintenance procedures to get the longest life out of your chain. MAINTENANCE: All Chains require maintenance and lubrication. For off-road use, clean and lube the chain after every ride. For street chains, clean and lube the chain every 200 miles or 300 km for nonsealed chains and 300 miles or 500 km for sealed chains. Clean the chain with a mineral oil based cleaner and a soft cloth to remove excess dirt and grit. Do not use any cleaner that contains acid, caustic chemicals or brake cleaner to maintain your chain. Do not use coarse brushes to clean your chain as they could damage the rubber seals. Avoid steam cleaning and high pressure water on both sealed and non-sealed chains. These actions can contaminate the internal lubricant which can cause premature chain wear. LUBRICATION: Keeping your chain clean and generously lubricated with a quality motorcycle specific chain lube will ensure the long life and performance of the chain. If the chain has seals, be sure to use an O-Ring safe chain lubricant. If you have any questions please visit our website for FAQ and contact information. web: global.rk-japan.co.jp web: RKExcelAmerica.com
Cracks can be caused by age or too much load. If you see any cracks, stop riding immediately and replace the chain. Continuing to ride on a chain with cracks can be very dangerous!
URGENT CRITICAL Missing or Damaged Seals
Using improper cleaning chemicals and/or use of improper cleaning tools can result in the installed seals being damaged. Chain wear life will be reduced, stop riding and replace the chain immediately.
CRITICAL Pin Rotation
RK’s quad-staked pins should look square when looking at the chain. Rotated pins are a sign of worn pins and bushings. If some pins have rotated with points facing up, replace the chain immediately.
SERIOUS Wear Marks
When the side plates on the top and bottom show worn flat spots, replace the chain as soon as possible. Flat spots indicate the wearing away of metal and chain strength has been reduced.
CAUTION Kinks
As chains age they can become stiff and kinked. This can occur from not properly maintaining the chain. Kinks will prevent the chain from moving normally. Replace the chain as soon as possible.
ALERT
Chain Flotation
If the chain can be pulled away from the rear sprocket, it is a sign of elongation. Elongation occurs as chains age and the internal pins wear. The chain should be replaced soon.
ATTENTION
Rust
Chains that show signs of rust indicate improper maintenance and/or neglect. Rust will prevent normal chain movement and will reduce the life of the chain. Clean and lube your chain immediately.
NOTICE Dirt and Debris
Chains that are allowed to accumulate excess amounts of dirt and debris will have a reduced wearlife. Follow proper chain cleaning procedures. Clean and lube the chain every 300 miles or 500 km. Don’t allow dirt to build up.