09-29-2008, 08:59 AM | #1 | |
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Replacement Chain
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.
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09-29-2008, 09:03 AM | #2 |
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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.
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09-29-2008, 10:19 AM | #3 | |
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There is only one choice. DID Xring and Renthal sprockets.
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09-29-2008, 12:58 PM | #4 | |
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Which one? I listed at least two different DIDs.
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09-29-2008, 02:05 PM | #5 |
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im using a Regina Chain kit no master link it is full rivited no masterlink here
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09-29-2008, 02:36 PM | #6 |
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I have the Regina X-ring and JK sprockets.
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09-29-2008, 06:28 PM | #7 |
Keyboard Racer
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For your 650, I would get some RK: http://www.ronayers.com/catalogs/pu/...d=26&secid=101
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09-29-2008, 06:36 PM | #8 |
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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 |
09-29-2008, 06:40 PM | #9 | |
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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 Last edited by Mr Lefty; 09-29-2008 at 06:43 PM.. |
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09-29-2008, 06:45 PM | #10 |
Trip's Assistant
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Well there ya go.
What sprockets are in there Ebbs? |
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