Chain talk

[wiggeywackyo]

I am in the process of picking out a chain and sprocket set and just realized how much I don't know about chains.

Are there any advantages to buying a gold versus a non-gold chain?

How much of this site is true?
http://www.quality-cycle.com/truth_a...cle_chains.htm


I like to think that at the end of the day most of the off the shelf chain and sprocket kits will work but being an engineer I want to get a feel for what is going on here. No sense in leaving anything to chance.

Any personal experiences would also be good.

TIA

[Jim]

i believe the gold is just for bling, and no actual performance gains. just make sure you get a rivet master link, if the chain comes with a clip on

[Degsy]

I am in the process of picking out a chain and sprocket set and just realized how much I don't know about chains.

Are there any advantages to buying a gold versus a non-gold chain?

How much of this site is true?
http://www.quality-cycle.com/truth_a...cle_chains.htm


I like to think that at the end of the day most of the off the shelf chain and sprocket kits will work but being an engineer I want to get a feel for what is going on here. No sense in leaving anything to chance.

Any personal experiences would also be good.

TIA

scanned through the article and it is correct as far as I know.

[seth399]

go to a site that lists the tensile strengths...then buy one on a strength vs cost type scale

[madkaw]

i believe the gold is just for bling, and no actual performance gains. just make sure you get a rivet master link, if the chain comes with a clip on

www.sprocketcenter.com

[stoinkythepig]

I replaced an OEM 25,000 mile EK with a low to mid-grade DID and only got 18,000 miles of use from it. The next chain, a high-grade EK lasted 28,000 miles. For me, the extra cost of the high-grade chain was worth it and I replaced the high grade EK with a high-grade Regina.

[toocrazy2yoo]

What kinda bike?

[wiggeywackyo]

This will be on an F4i. From the looks of things, I should be able to skate by with anything over 8000lbs tensile.

Anyone run a non-O-ring chain? Can you even buy those?

[palanon]

Yes, you can get non-o-ring, x ring, o-ring. 510 (?), 520, 530, etc.. A gaggle of different sprockets in just about any size and material.

It comes down to your application and intended use. Aluminum sprockets and non o-ring chains are great for racing but, crap for touring, etc, etc, etc.. The variables are nearly endless.

Pick your application and intended use and then go to a company you trust. They'll do the math and recommend a sprocket and chain set to match your needs.

FYi - If you have a street bike or touring machine that you change the gearing on for different conditions, it's a good idea to have "sets". Sprockets and chain that have worn as a set rather than changing just the sprockets. Swapping out pieces in a set wears everything out quicker.

[butcher bergs]

Go with steel sprockets and and decent 530 rivet-type o-ring chain and be done with it.

[Jim]

boston moto sells chains and rar sprockets. not sure if they sell front sprockets

[Slyder]

Go with steel sprockets and and decent 530 rivet-type o-ring chain and be done with it.

Do the older 600's have 530 or 525 chains? I think they are 525 but I am not positive.

EK X-Ring chains are great. If you go with an EK get the MVXZ. The 520 is 9300 lbs and the 525 and 530 are 9600 lbs.