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Technical guides
Guides on choosing, maintaining and replacing brakes, chains, variator belts and control cables, written with the technical data of our brands. Guides are currently in Turkish.
Who Is the Choho Distributor in Turkey? Where to Buy Choho Chains
Velomoto is the distributor of Choho motorcycle chains and chain and sprocket kits in Turkey.
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Is a Choho Chain Worth Buying? OE Quality from a Rider's Perspective
Choho chains come from a manufacturer that supplies original chains to motorcycle factories; chosen in the right series and size and properly maintained, they are a reliable option for everyday use.
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Which Motorcycle Brands Does Choho Supply with Original Chains?
Choho supplies original-equipment (OE) chains to more than 50 motorcycle factories, including Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Piaggio, and is part of Honda's global supply system.
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Choho Chain Quality Certifications: IATF 16949 and Test Laboratory
Choho operates under an IATF 16949:2016 quality management system certified by TÜV Rheinland and has a CNAS-accredited test laboratory.
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How to Spot a Fake Choho Chain
The safest way to tell a genuine Choho chain is to buy it from an authorized dealer of Velomoto, the distributor in Turkey, and compare the product code with the Choho catalog.
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Choho Chain or Factory (Original) Chain?
When replacing a chain, the right size, the right series and the right link count matter more than the brand; as a manufacturer that supplies original chains to motorcycle factories, Choho can replace the factory chain when these three conditions are met.
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How to Find the Right Chain in the Choho Catalog
You can find the right chain in the Choho catalog by searching for your motorcycle's make and model, the chain size or the Velomoto product code.
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Cheap Chain vs. Quality Chain: Material, Hardness and Testing
The difference between a cheap chain and a quality chain shows on the inside, not the outside: pin and bushing material, heat treatment, surface hardness, lubrication and production testing.
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How Many Links Does a Choho Chain Need? Finding the Link Count by Model
How many links a Choho chain needs depends on the motorcycle model and the sprocket sizes; you can find the correct value by counting the old chain, from the owner's manual or from the product information in the Choho catalog.
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Choho Chain Series: Standard, H, HSB, HO, Gold O-Ring and X-Ring
Choho chains come in three main designs: standard and reinforced (H, HSB) non-O-ring chains, HO O-ring chains, and yellow (gold) O-ring or X-ring chains.
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Choho 428 and 428H Chain: When to Choose a Reinforced Chain
428 is a chain size used on many motorcycles between 125 and 250 cc; 428H is the reinforced version of the same size and is preferred for heavy or loaded use.
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Choho 520 HO O-Ring Chain
The Choho 520 HO is an O-ring chain in 520 size; the O-rings hold grease between the pin and bushing and keep dust and water out, extending the maintenance interval.
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Choho 520, 525 and 530 X-Ring Gold Chain
Choho X-ring gold chains are yellow (gold) coated, X-ring sealed chains in 520, 525 and 530 sizes; they are preferred for long-distance and heavy use on mid and large-displacement motorcycles.
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O-Ring or Non-O-Ring? Which Choho Chain Suits Whom?
A non-O-ring chain is enough for light use and riders who maintain their chain often; an O-ring chain keeps the grease inside, so it is better suited to high mileage, rainy regions and riders who want long maintenance intervals.
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Choho Chain Technology: CrV Pins, Solid Bushings and Vacuum Lubrication
In Choho chains, a CrV treatment is applied to the pin surface, the bushings are cold-forged and seamless, the chain is greased under vacuum, and in O-ring series the grease is kept inside by the rings.
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Does Gold Chain Coating Peel or Rust?
Gold coating protects the chain plates against corrosion and provides appearance; it is normal for marks and polishing to appear with use on the surfaces that contact the sprocket and the chain slider.
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Which Engine Displacement and Torque Is a Choho Chain Suited To?
Which motorcycle a Choho chain suits is determined more by chain size and series than by engine displacement; a chain chosen in your motorcycle's size and in a series suited to your use is the right choice.
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520, 525 and 530 Chains for ADV and Touring Motorcycles
On adventure and touring motorcycles, luggage, passengers and long distances put constant load on the chain; that is why an O-ring or X-ring chain in the motorcycle's size and sound sprockets are preferred.
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Choho Master Links: Rivet or Clip-Type?
The Choho catalog contains 6 master links compatible with its chains; the link type and size are chosen according to the size and series of the chain used.
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The Advantage of Buying a Choho Chain and Sprocket Kit
A Choho chain and sprocket kit supplies the chain, front sprocket and rear sprocket together, so the three parts can be replaced at the same time and matched to each other.
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Bajaj Dominar and Pulsar NS200 Chain and Sprocket Kit
The Choho catalog includes a chain and sprocket kit for the Bajaj Dominar; the kit supplies the chain, front and rear sprockets together.
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Honda CBF 150 and CB125E Chain
The Choho catalog includes a chain and sprocket kit for the Honda CBF 150; the kit supplies the chain, front and rear sprockets together.
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Yamaha YBR 125 Chain and Sprocket Kit
The Choho catalog includes a chain and sprocket kit for the Yamaha YBR 125; the kit supplies the chain, front and rear sprockets together.
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Mondial Drift 125 MH Chain
To find the right Choho chain for the Mondial Drift 125 MH, search the Choho catalog by motorcycle make and model or by the size of your old chain.
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