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So while I was getting my tires swapped, it was brought to my attention the reason why my chain was loose was because one of my links were binding up.
So I'm looking into a new chain. My new to me bike is a 1994 cbr900rr
Sprockets and chain are in decent shape (minus my bum link) I measured the chain for being stretched and it's fine. So, what I was thinking is to throw on a cheap chain and let it go as is before spending more money this year on upgrading/changing sprockets.
I haven't counted the links, but a stock link (which I assume) is 108 links. On the chain itself it says 530MO EK. Now I searched on the fireblade forum and everyone says a 108 chain will work no matter what combo of sprockets I have unless it's something really crazy. Also to note the EK doesn't actually mean EK branded chain... it's a bikemaster chain.
So I'm online looking at the lowest priced chains I can find and there are plenty of bikemaster chains, but the problem is they list the 900rr as a replacement, but their standard chain is rated for a 250cc bike, their heavy duty bike is for a 400cc bike, and nothing else higher.
Also read that RK Tsukabai and DID chains are recommended on the cheaper side. DID does make one and its at $40 but it's rated at 7,200 lbs of force, it is a non-o-ring model as well. Bikemaster's 400cc heavy duty chain is 6,850 which isn't all that far from the DID chain.
My question really is.. all these ratings etc, what do I need to worry about? Obviously more is better, but it's certainly sketchy when they list the 600rr, 900rr and other bikes when they are well beyond the 400cc rating. Also the DID makes it sound beefy, but in reality only 400lbs more force.
Help?