Which type of chain and sprocket to get?

Hi all

I just wanted to quickly check what the difference between O-Rings, and X-Rings are? I've been phoning around today for quotes on changing a chain and sprockets and keep getting different prices depdning on X/O types (ranging from 170 - 219 quid). I'm now thinking that getting a set of Ebay and paying someone local to do it will save loads, but I'm worried about buying crap ones.

Would this ebay chain & sprocket be ok for a 2003 SV650S?

Thanks in advance!

Kind regards

Iain


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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...3D3%26PO%3DOp2


Chain and Sprocket kit for Suzuki SV650 models, consists of two quality steel sprockets and an Iris O-Ring chain. For more information about these chains, follow the link below;
http://www.iris-chains.com/Ing/CatalagoS.htm
Please state exact year and model of your bike at checkout, as various different sprockets are used.




or there's this one:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BNIB-DID-CHAIN...em220167101190

D.I.D. CHAIN AND SPROCKET SET FOR SUZUKI SV 650S.1999-2007. D.I.D. CHAINS ARE HIGHLY REGARDED IN THE MORTORBIKE WORLD... THESE CHAINS ARE NOT ONLY TRIED AND TESTED VIGEROUSLY BUT ARE USED IN THE BRITISH SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIPS. BOTH KAL CRUTCHLOW AND CHRIS WALKER OF SUZUKI RIZLA USED THESE CHAINS AND SPROCKETS THIS YEAR WITH NO PROBLEMS......FOR ALL YOUR BIKING NEEDS PLEASE EMAIL US..... THANKS FOR LOOKING AND HAPPY BIDDING... FROM ALL THE STAFF AT BIKE2XS.... Select a picture

[Spanner Man]

Good evening.

Avoid the Iris chain at all costs, complete w@NK!

DID VM chain is good, but lifespan will depend on the quality of sprockets used.

I would go for Tsubaki 525SG or SGX if you want a gold finish, use JT steel sprockets. Available from yours truly, or B&C express.
They're around ?110, or ?120 with the gold finish.

Cheers.

Hi Spannerman

Thanks very much for the tip on IRIS chains. I found this other one, with a JT sprocket (as you recommended), which I think I'll go for.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Suzuki-SV-650S...QQcmdZViewItem

You are buying a Chain & sprocket set SLC Heavy Duty O ring & JT sprockets for a-- Suzuki SV650S 1999 - 2005 SLC O ring chain 525 X 108 front 15 rear 44 sprockets.

[Spanner Man]

Good morning.

I've only encountered one SLC chain, that a customer had purchased & wanted me to fit. It wasn't very impressive I'm afraid. It didn't last particularly well either. So I would rate it along with Iris, & other such cheaper makes.

If you can't afford a Tsubaki SG chain, go for their APX chain. Which is what is recommended for the SV. The kit with steel sprockets is around ?95 from B&C.
In the long run it would pay to have an SG chain if you can afford the extra.

Cheers.

Did you find out what the difference between X/O-rings were?

I'm wondering aswell.

[northwind]

The difference between X- and O- ring is just down to the crosssection of the seals used in the chain, the pic from Iris shows the difference. X-ring is supposed to last better.

Spannerman, what do you think of the DID o-ring chains as fitted as standard?

Hi all

Many thanks for the pointers on this. I went for an X-Ring in the end as most people reckoned that it would last longer...

Ta

Iain