MaxIV Chains???

[Disabledsportsman]

Hello everyone,hope everyone is having a great time riding your machines!!. I have a few questions for you concerning my MaxIV. First is what size chain do I Need for my machine I broke a drive chain and one axial chain at the same time doing a test run. I am thankful that my neighbor saw me waving for help out in the middle of the small lake I was in. While waiting for him to get to me I happened to find, 2 leaking bearings that I am going to have to replace. And this is my second question, who has the best prices for the bearings and the chain that I am going to need to replace? [ALL] of them!!!. Your input on this matter will greatly be appreciated
Thank you so much for your wise and valuable info that I continually receive from this awesome group of fellow 6x6 and 8x8 riders. God Bless you all !!!.
Jerry

[Rusty-Gunn]

Trans chain... 52 links
Front to middle... 116 links
Middle to rear... 112 links

Tsubaki Omega 530 o-ring chain is what the factory used at one point.

I bought Omega chain off of eBay from Chaparall Motorsports.
Another outlet of which I will buy chain, but have not yet, is Snowmobile Parts, Go Kart Parts, Lawnmower Parts, ATV Parts, and more | MFG Supply
They have 530 o-ring chain with the same tensile strength (9000+) as Omega but half the price.
People here say to get bearings from Buffalo Bearing. 716-874-1720. Apparently they don't have a website available yet.

[tbone9]

There's tons of chain manufacturers out there. But for the primaries from the trans to rear sprocket I get the good stuff. These chains take beating. I've had good luck with the EK MVXZ brand. It's expensive but worth it. The pins and side plates are much heavier and hardly stretch. Besides they're tuff to get at and don't want trouble on the trail. And get a mini chain press too. It will help greatly for putting the side plate on the master. This is a press fit and the press is only ten bucks if I remember right. Just my two cents, happy wrenchin

[Rusty-Gunn]

"Trans" chains are actually "primary" chains? Got it. Thanks. I thought it sounded familuar. I'm sure I read it before, just couldn't remember.

I agree with the recommendation of using high quality chain, especially on the primary chains.

[tbone9]

Not for sure on that. Just what I call em. I've heard them referred to as idler chains too. Either way they're tuff to get at.

[Normable1973]

I've been using the 9000+ tensile strength oring from MFG SUPPLY, this chain has worked perfect for me at a great price.. Norm.

[Disabledsportsman]

You guys are amazing!!!. As usual when I am in need of some quick reliable and important info for my machine, I know I can reach out to all my fellow riders and it is as if you all are right here with me helping me get back up and running. I do hope to meet each and every one of you someday at one of the rides here in Michigan or some other state close to Michigan and give you a HAND SHAKE and a much deserved THANK YOU for all of the replies that I receive to my questions.But for now, all I can do and say is give you a THUMBS UP AND THANK YOU for your replies to my questions today. My next question is, Is it possible to double up on the spockets and chains so that if one chain breaks again the second can at least get you from the woods or water and back to your vehicle if you are riding alone?
Thank you and God Bless
Jerry

[tbone9]

Hey pal, we are all in this together. I been on two rides so far and the comorodery is awesome. I see you love in Baldwin is that in the U. P.? As for your question in my opinion I don't see how that could be possible. But what you can do is carry extra trams chain and a master link or two. That saved me one time.

[Rusty-Gunn]

I, too, carry spare chain on every ride. I carry a chain breaker tool and three master links. This way I can splice in a few new links to fix a broken chain and get home.

[Tomo]

hi
Cheap chain is similar to a cheap low quality car does the job but not for long .
Cheap chain requires a lot of adjusting .

tomo

[Rusty-Gunn]

Yup, cheap chain is worthless to me. We drive easily twenty miles out of town a lot all summer. I'd rather not have to wslk back if a cheap chain breaks.

[Disabledsportsman]

Hello everyone, I just have to say, that you all are fantastic and it makes me proud to be a part of such a wonderful group of people!!!. Thank you all for all the replies that I have received to my questions concerning my chain questions and I do hope that in the future I will be able to assist someone on our wonderful site with the knowledge that I have been taught hear on this site concerning 6X6 repair and locating replacement parts for our machines.
Thank you again and God Bless you all.
P.S. To answer your question Tbone9, No I do not live in th U.P. Of Michigan, Baldwin is on the Northwest side of Lower Michigan about 30-40 mile from the east coast of Lake Michigan.
Take care to all and Happy Riding!!!.

Jerry

[Disabledsportsman]

Hello again my friends, Ok I have all the info about the chains and bearings and where to order them from,but I need one more question answered about the chain and that is, what type of 530 Oring chain do I order for my MaxIV??? Do I order ATV or Motorcycle chain or does it not make any difference???. I do hope I am not earetating everyone with all my questions.
Thanks everyone for all your input that I have been given these last few days.
Take care all and let's have fun out there and be safe on the trails
God Bless!!.
Jerry

[Mike]

Jerry, when you order the chain, if you order 530 Oring chain I don't think you have to specify anything more than that. Just make sure you get a good quality chain, meaning that you should choose a reputable manufacturer. There are several threads here on the site where people have discussed chain and diamond USA (not the chinese version) is a chain that seems to hold up really well.

[Rusty-Gunn]

Diamond USA
Tsubaki Omega
a few others I don't remember.

Tsubaki Omega had a tensile strength of 9,700+ pounds.
MfgSupply sells chain with the same 9,700+ but at half price. (NOT their heavy duty, which is only 6,000). A few members have used with favoring results. Its what I will buy next. It comes in ready-made lengths or lengths requested by buyer.
Snowmobile Parts, Go Kart Parts, Lawnmower Parts, ATV Parts, and more | MFG Supply. Its in their motorcycle section under drive chain.