New Primary Chains (Part no. 21190-37020)

[kanonkopdrinker]

Back in 2017, I wrote ....

There is a very good chance that RK Chains will produce another batch of primary chains (Part no. 21190-37020) for the RE5 in 2018.

They will NOT be cheap and, as each one will be hand-made, delivery will be er, 'leisurely'. (RK produced the original RE5 duplex primary chains back in the 1970's).

This order is most unlikely ever to be repeated.

Please contact me to express an interest; as this is quite a costly venture, cash will be required up-front before the order is placed.

Ideally, we need top get as close to 100 pieces as possible to make this viable, so if you could order more than one then so much the better.

Remember that these chains do stretch; mine was pretty shagged after just 30,000 miles.

Email me in the first instance please.

David _ Rotary Owners' Club (UK)
Email:- [e-mail]

Well, I heard today that we haven't totally fallen off the radar. RK is still willing to produce a one-off batch of Primary Chains for the RE5.

Minimum order size they will make is 50 pieces.

They will NOT be cheap; still waiting to hear from the UK agent what the cost per unit will be.

Money will be required up-front with any order.

Please do NOT send any money yet, until details have been confirmed.

David

Email me please at [e-mail]


EDIT from mod: for everyone's interest, worn primary chain vs the new chains:

[Jess]

I know the work that goes into a project like this.

I will keep my fingers crossed.

Best

[re5rotary]

Hi David I would be still interested in a chain depending on price regards Terry in NZ

[kanonkopdrinker]

So far, a very positive response ….

Each chain will be hand-made by RK, and we are looking at a delivery time of around 12 months, so patience is a necessity.

As soon as I can confirm a price, I will advise. A 50% deposit to secure will be required.

I do not anticipate repeating this project, so if you think you might be interested, this is your one chance.

Either email me at [e-mail] ….. or WhatsApp. [phone]

David

[kanonkopdrinker]

Good news folks!!

The order has been placed!! 😊

These chains should be available in around 12 months …..

[kanonkopdrinker]

As I write, orders for these chains are starting to come in ....

Please remember, there are only 50 chains in this order, and once they're gone .... that's it!!

In my own case, the primary-chain was found to be excessively worn after just 30,000 miles, so if you are intending to ride your bike, there's a good chance you will be needing at least one of these in your bike's life.

David

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[kanonkopdrinker]

Just to keep you in the loop ...

RK has produced a prototype of the new RE5 Primary-Chains and has supplied it for evaluation. Initial impressions are very favourable, and we look forward to the rest of the order being completed - hopefully by the expected August date.

I have been sent a couple of short videos to compare a RE5 with its original chain ... and another with the new chain fitted. Very sobering to see the wear that occurs.
Happy to share via WhatsApp number shown above.

David

[rdragoo]

Interested.

[wayne]

RDRAGOO if you're interested, best to contact David sooner rather than later: [e-mail]

[kanonkopdrinker]

Happy New year all!

I am delighted to say that I am now in possession of the long-awaited RE5 Primary Chains, made by RK in Japan - the same company who produced the o.e. back in the 1970's.

There is a very limited number of these chains available (ie/ fewer than 50) - and when these are gone it is most unlikely that the order will be repeated.

Each chain costs £350 (Three hundred and fifty UK pounds sterling - plus shipping to wherever you are in the world.

For further information, please contact David at [e-mail] - or via WhatsApp at [phone]

[t140v]

Many thanks David.

Regards Stuart

[kanonkopdrinker]

I should have said, there are now fewer than 40!!

David

[hudson]

David,

 I received my chain a couple of days ago and it looks amazing.  It is probably better than the originals made 50 years ago, I would suspect better heat treat control and just better every aspect of the manufacture process. Absolutely amazing that you got this done.

Thank You

Brian