Chain

[svenrico]

What sort of quality is the original Suzuki chain fitted to the SV650A? I can't seem to stop the chain on my 2020 SV650 from rusting even though I have a Scottoiler fitted and clean the chain periodically with paraffin and rub oil on it with a sponge or soft brush .

[Seeker]

I had the chain replaced on mine at 30k miles but only because I wasn't sure how long they're supposed to last. It didn't appear worn by the pull-it-off-the-rear-sprocket test. I only adjusted it 5 times in 5 years so I'd say it was a pretty good chain.
I've noticed that modern chains seems susceptible to surface rust on the side plates so I wipe mine down with an oily rag soaked in 30W gear oil over the winter. Not had any problems since.

[DJ123]

I'd not worry about the rust, per se as it's probably just a surface rust rather than a structural kind.

[svenrico]

Think I will brush the side plates with a brass wire brush and then coat with gear oil as suggested above.
I had a couple of bikes in the past with gold chains and they seemed better to keep clean.

[Bibio]

if the chain has started rusting on the plates then nothing will stop it as the "skin" has been broken. you could try applying a rust cure like rust eater to each individual plate. or an even better idea and its what i do cover the plates in a good quality grease based no fling chain spray and dont clean it.

if you have ocd then get a gold chain.

[svenrico]

Originally Posted by Bibio

if the chain has started rusting on the plates then nothing will stop it as the "skin" has been broken. you could try applying a rust cure like rust eater to each individual plate. or an even better idea and its what i do cover the plates in a good quality grease based no fling chain spray and dont clean it.

if you have ocd then get a gold chain.

What skin , do the side plates have some sort of factory applied coating ?

[Craig380]

Still on the original chain on my Gen 3 at 33,000 miles - it's still within the wear limit. Mine also shows rust on the side plates if left unattended during winter. I brush a little ACF-50 on every month which really helps keep it at bay.

[Jayneflakes]

I cheat and use a Chain Oiler. No rust, occasional maintenance and the chain is always good to go. I use Tutoro, but other brands are available.

[svenrico]

Originally Posted by Jayneflakes

I cheat and use a Chain Oiler. No rust, occasional maintenance and the chain is always good to go. I use Tutoro, but other brands are available.

I have a Scottoiler V System fitted but it doesn't oil the outside of the chain plates.

[R1ffR4ff]

Originally Posted by Craig380

Still on the original chain on my Gen 3 at 33,000 miles - it's still within the wear limit. Mine also shows rust on the side plates if left unattended during winter. I brush a little ACF-50 on every month which really helps keep it at bay.

Same here and I use GT85 PTFE chain lube ( Usually cheap at Wilko supermarkets or ASDA) to keep the chain lubed and all my lever/brake joints etc.