Replacement Chain

Phenix_Rider · 09-29-2008, 07:59 AM

Well, my stock chain has nearly 16,500 miles on it. It's starting to have tight and loose spots and making a small clunk on takeoff. IIRC, the swingarm sticker says 9k-19k miles, so it's due for replacement. So what's a good, reliable chain that will get at least the same mileage? The stock 520 is $145. I'll stick with 520 because the sprockets still look great (they are steel after all).

Did a quick kneedraggers search, and so far, I've found:
RK X-ring, 520, 120 link; $94
DID ER; $132
DID VM; $105
EK SRX X-ring; $65
Regina O-ring; $120
Regina X-ring $145
EK SS natural; $95

I don't need anything super light, and don't want fruity colors. Probably get the RK chain tool to make the job easier.

Rider · 09-29-2008, 08:03 AM

RK X-ring is what I have always used. Never owned any street bike long enough to need to change the chain, but on the dirt bikes RK was THE shit.

marko138 · 09-29-2008, 09:19 AM

There is only one choice. DID Xring and Renthal sprockets.

Phenix_Rider · 09-29-2008, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marko138

There is only one choice. DID Xring and Renthal sprockets.

Which one? I listed at least two different DIDs.

papapoi · 09-29-2008, 01:05 PM

im using a Regina Chain kit no master link it is full rivited no masterlink here

t-homo · 09-29-2008, 01:36 PM

I have the Regina X-ring and JK sprockets.

No Worries · 09-29-2008, 05:28 PM

For your 650, I would get some RK: http://www.ronayers.com/catalogs/pu/...d=26&secid=101

Gas Man · 09-29-2008, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marko138

There is only one choice. DID Xring and Renthal sprockets.

Truth!!

Do the DiD ER

But be sure to do both sprockets!!!

And when you do put in your order. Buy an additional replacement link. Just in case you fuck up your first attempt.

Also, make sure you have the tool to put it together.
http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/...l--503574.html

Consider getting an alignment tool, cause those marks on your swingarm are notoriously off.
http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/...--56-MP-5.html

Mr Lefty · 09-29-2008, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gas Man

Truth!!

Do the DiD ER

But be sure to do both sprockets!!!

And when you do put in your order. Buy an additional replacement link. Just in case you fuck up your first attempt.

Also, make sure you have the tool to put it together.
http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/...l--503574.html

Consider getting an alignment tool, cause those marks on your swingarm are notoriously off.
http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/...--56-MP-5.html

I did the DID ERV3 kit from Kneedraggers.com http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/...-AFAM-192.html

AWESOME... they cut the chain to what ever size you need based on your sprocket choice... so you just need to put it together.

loved this setup

the gold chain looked good too

Gas Man · 09-29-2008, 05:45 PM

Well there ya go.

What sprockets are in there Ebbs?

09-29-2008, 01:05 PM	#5
papapoi Lost Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 178	im using a Regina Chain kit no master link it is full rivited no masterlink here __________________

09-29-2008, 05:45 PM	#10
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Well there ya go. What sprockets are in there Ebbs? __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

09-29-2008, 08:03 AM	#2
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	RK X-ring is what I have always used. Never owned any street bike long enough to need to change the chain, but on the dirt bikes RK was THE shit.

09-29-2008, 01:36 PM	#6
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	I have the Regina X-ring and JK sprockets.

09-29-2008, 05:28 PM	#7
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	For your 650, I would get some RK: http://www.ronayers.com/catalogs/pu/...d=26&secid=101