I need a new chain

Well, my chain now is dragging against my centerstand!!!!!

Let that sink in for a minute. Did it hit you yet?

WTF???

It's almost like there is one too many links. It's stupid. Plus I bought it used, and I am paranoid. (the bike, not the chain, lol)

OEM is too expensive. I do not track the bike. Anyone got any suggestions on a new one?

 

i always do sprocket center.

 

I will be changing my sprocket also.

 

Heed some lessons learned already.
dont cheap out on a chain.
replace BOTH sprockets with a new chain.
do not buy the "clip" style chains.

I went through 3 chains in 6 months one year, cause I was trying to cheap out, and it cost me nearly 3 months of riding. my recently bought cheapy chain ~$100 broke, double backed on itself, and attempted to go through the main sprocket housing. I broke second gear lifter, my clutch rod, sprocket, tore out a case bolt, shattered the sprocket guard, and broke the chain guard. $380 and 3 months later, I put on another cheap chain, and didnt change the rear sprocket. broke the second chain, this time only taking out the sprocket guard again. 3 weeks and $100 after that, I lost another chain, as the master link fell out, from excessive torque, and the key slippin out. I had to have both sprockets replaced , and put on a $180 rivett double X O-ring chain. I lube it every other fillup of gas. I have had the new stuff for about 3 yrs now.

please dont get hurt.

BTW, dam nice avatar! LOL

 

go w/ non-O-ring chain only like $40.00 just need to lube it every 150miles or so

 

have 1,800 miles on mine so far no problems.

 

http://vfrworld.com/forums/mechanics-garage/11745-chain-sprockets.html

Above link is one of several with chain opinions.

I can't disagree more with a non-sealed chain, unless you never ride in rain or dust, ever.
Not pissing down your shirt 02, just my opinion. I had about 30K mi on my first chain, DID sealed.

I say get a quality (DID, RK) set with matching sprockets, and save $$ over separates. You should be able to find good stuff well under $200 and even down in the $150 range.

 

no problem Vlad- just some dont have a $100.00 + for a chain
non-o-ring requires alot more maintanace to keep it in good shape.
my last RK gold chain ( non-o-ring ) lasted 12,000 miles and I do ride in the rain.
again, non-o-ring requires alot more maintanace to keep it in good shape.

 

its always sad when you see your bike spit a metal snake out of the drive sprocket, as you coast to a stop, all the while thinking, "man, I could have spent $40.00 more and gotten the good one"

yup, That is where I was some many many months ago. I will never go for the cheaper chain again... ever. I still lube my Xring chain. every other fillup. still nice and golden color too.

 

I ran non-o-ring chains for many years before o-ring chains were offered and usually got around 10-12,000 miles before replacing. That was with bikes making in the neighborhood of 40-50 HP. I, personally, wouldn't go back, but if I had to choose between a high end chain and fewer miles riding, versus a cheaper chain and a couple thousand miles of riding, I'd be hitting the road with the cheaper chain. I think that I would be a bit more throttle concious though.

 

1) non-o-ring chain is not a cheaper chain in quality.
moto gp bikes do not use o ring chains, they put out more then 50hp.
I am not using a "cheap" chain RK gold heavy duty non-o-ring retail $119.00 but you can find them on sale for 40 - 75 bucks. ( I paid $40.00 @ cyclegear on sale )
I understand that everyone has their own opinion but O ring doesn't make the chain better only less maintenance. ( yes I ride in the rain w/ non-o-ring and I ride very hard)

Go to any race track and ck out the superbikes you will see most ( not all due to sponsorships ) run non-o-ring chains and also 520 not 530 ( that is more miss information that a 520 chain cannot be used on a VFR or high HP bike it can )

also for those who think that lubing an o ring chain, that the lube gets behind the O ring and into the rollers - cut a chain apart and you will see for yourself what the results are.

all the O or X ring chain does is SEAL the roller from the outside elements thus requiring less maintenance

I have 26 years racing and riding and have seen the progress of chains in that time and I can say that yes there are CHEAP chains out there but just because it does not have an O-RING it is cheap and will fail.

I give my input on facts and lessons learned from my experience not a dollar figure or by a brand name ( I prefer to get the most from my hard earned $$ ) and I have NEVER broken a chain in all my years of riding and racing for that matter so please tell me WHY DO I HAVE TO HAVE A O RING CHAIN???

All chains require care that is up to the owner to provide and lack of proper care is why ANY chain goes bad w/ what is available today O ring - X ring - or STD chains.

This is only MY opinion based on what I have learned over the years.

 

02 VFR I also have had great experiences with non o-ring chains. That '72 CB 750 in the avatar has 55,000 miles on it and it is still running it's second chain. I replaced the original years ago with a 630 chain and new sprockets. Front one metal and the rear one is some kind of plastic. I notice if I leave the chain just a hair too loose I never have to adjust it. O-rings were not available then and 750's had a habbit of breaking chains and taking out the lower case. I guess I have solved this problem. Don't ask me when I changed the chain or how many miles because I have no idea. It was years and years ago.

 

Bought a sss for mine it was pants- waste of money, only lasted 7k. get a DID if they are available in states. Had one for over 20k it still going strong. New sprocks aswell. Cheers.

 

This may be a dumb question but have you tried adjusting it?

 

Just so's we are clear. This was a used chain? Did it come with a buckle?

Oring chains less maintenance.
non-Oring chains need TLC
Changing chains? change sprockets too.

Chains used on Moto GP bikes are not IMO off the shelf items. Unless the beancounters have taken that over too. We see DNF's all the time in racing because of some small cost part failing. It just seems unlikely that anyone including privateers at that level of competition would skinch on part of the drivetrain.

Part of what causes undue wear on chains an sprockets aside from crud on the chains and not hauling out whatever tool or tools that is takes to adjust a chain is sloppy up and downshifting. These new bikes are amazingly smooth in the clutch/gearbox areas.

I am reminded when I see some Harleydood at a light doing a throttle poppin like his hog is dying like stuck pig that in fact that carburetor is not a Tillotson or even an Amal or even a Delorto and that just maybe he has seen way too many Peter Fonda biker flix.

 

DID 530 ZVM2 X-Ring Chrome, with Bel-Ray chain lubricant. :thumbsup:

 

I am in the same boat & was wondering if this was a good chain sprocket combo?

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thanks
johnny