cam & balancer chain

[Jeff Gronert]

Does anyone know any alternate supply sources for balancer and cam chains?? Are there any Tsubaki,DID, RK, etc. aftermarket, better than OEM chains for the KLR? I know that tsubaki makes cam chains for ATV's (saw in Dennis Kirk catalog). Otherwise, any mechanical engineers out there who could size the KLR cam and balancer chains, so that maybe I can get them (only equal or better specs.- tensile strength etc.)from an engineer / industrial machine equipment supplier? I don't imagine Kawasaki's engine chains are very special and in fact suspect the factory chains are of relatively poor quality for their high dealer price. I've also seen mention somewhere of getting parts via Canada. How, where can I do this?? Appreciate any help Jaime St. Paul MN I too would be interested, I have a MotionPro chain breaker / staker that would work for the cam , not sure about the balance chain, I have to look at my manual. Willing to do a joint project with another lister and do two bikes at once. I've done a few valve adjustments and am pretty comfortable doing those. Jeff, Long Beach, Ca anyone local want to take a canyon ride?