Which budget chain? - SV650.org

11-07-12, 08:10 AM

i know my chain is stretched badly but im also rather skint at the moment, what chains are good on a budget? i dont want a real cheap one that is going to snap when i get down the road so still has to be relatively good

11-07-12, 08:13 AM

also is there a certain size chain i need?

rictus01 · 11-07-12, 08:39 AM

yeah you'll need a 525 chain, also sprockets I think the pointy faired 15/45, but you can look that up, generally the more affordable kits feature either a basic DID VX chain or sometimes the EK equivalent (both X ring I believe), normally guaranteed for something like 12,000 miles, but with care you'll get twice that.

Some where between £75 - 85 for the kit, available from most of the big mail order bike part places

Such as this or this, or Ebay.

Cheers Mark.

yorkie_chris · 11-07-12, 08:46 AM

False economy, buy a decent one, IMO.

11-07-12, 08:48 AM

cheers mark, would this chain fit if i got the 108 links? http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk...Drive-Chain/CZ

rictus01 · 11-07-12, 08:58 AM

No that's a smaller off road type chain (428 you need a 525), and although I don't agree with Chris's opinion above (the cheaper versions work and last well enough for the money) , if you are unsure change the sprocket at the same time (or perhaps add your location and get someone with a more experienced eye to have a look), old worn sprockets will kill a new chain and vice versa.

Cheers Mark

11-07-12, 08:58 AM

http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk...n&tier3url=DID or maybe this one?

11-07-12, 08:58 AM

the sprocket was changed about 2 months ago but used the same chain again so sprocket is fine

rictus01 · 11-07-12, 09:00 AM

that DID chain will do as long as you get the right length and pitch (hence 525).

Cheers Mark.

11-07-12, 09:04 AM

yeah i need 108 links apparently

11-07-12, 08:10 AM	#1
granty92 Guest Posts: n/a	Which budget chain? i know my chain is stretched badly but im also rather skint at the moment, what chains are good on a budget? i dont want a real cheap one that is going to snap when i get down the road so still has to be relatively good

11-07-12, 08:13 AM	#2
granty92 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: chain also is there a certain size chain i need?

11-07-12, 08:39 AM	#3
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: chain yeah you'll need a 525 chain, also sprockets I think the pointy faired 15/45, but you can look that up, generally the more affordable kits feature either a basic DID VX chain or sometimes the EK equivalent (both X ring I believe), normally guaranteed for something like 12,000 miles, but with care you'll get twice that. Some where between £75 - 85 for the kit, available from most of the big mail order bike part places Such as this or this, or Ebay. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride! Last edited by rictus01; 11-07-12 at 08:41 AM.

11-07-12, 08:46 AM	#4
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: chain False economy, buy a decent one, IMO. __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

11-07-12, 08:48 AM	#5
granty92 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: chain cheers mark, would this chain fit if i got the 108 links? http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk...Drive-Chain/CZ

11-07-12, 08:58 AM	#6
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: chain No that's a smaller off road type chain (428 you need a 525), and although I don't agree with Chris's opinion above (the cheaper versions work and last well enough for the money) , if you are unsure change the sprocket at the same time (or perhaps add your location and get someone with a more experienced eye to have a look), old worn sprockets will kill a new chain and vice versa. Cheers Mark __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

11-07-12, 08:58 AM	#7
granty92 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: chain http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk...n&tier3url=DID or maybe this one?

11-07-12, 08:58 AM	#8
granty92 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: chain the sprocket was changed about 2 months ago but used the same chain again so sprocket is fine

11-07-12, 09:00 AM	#9
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	Re: chain that DID chain will do as long as you get the right length and pitch (hence 525). Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

11-07-12, 09:04 AM	#10
granty92 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: chain yeah i need 108 links apparently

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