[Ryan66]

Used the search option first didnt find an answer. Now i know you get what you pay for when it comes to things. My questoin is how good are these ebay chains that have comparable tensile strength to the EK and DID chains? I need a 525 114 link chain. Want one thats not gonna stretch. Most ive found are around $140. The ebay ones $65-75 with similar tensile strength. Im already down 1 in the front and dont see much advantage to going to a 520 and sprocket kit. So what ya guys got?

 

[- Raven -]

don't go cheap with beer, same thing with chain and sprocket. pony up the extra dollar for a quality kit you cheap bastard

 

[Aleeex]

You answered your own question.

i know you get what you pay for when it comes to things

 

[Ryan66]

Whos to say that $70 chain with a 9500# tensile strength wont be as good. Since they are all rated that way what makes the Ek $140 chain so much better?

 

[Aleeex]

Search the interwebs for -snapped, broken, ripped, failed chain...


Then look at how many engine cases survive... Then tell me how saving a few bucks is worth a potentially cracked engine case.

 

[SwampDog]

You answered your own question man...if you had to ask is it worth it?


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[dsgamermike]

Sometimes there are translation errors too. I'd hate to buy a chain that's rated for 9500 kg.

 

[SwampDog]

Sometimes there are translation errors too. I'd hate to buy a chain that's rated for 9500 kg.

Engineering.

You, good sir, are either witty or a dunce.


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[dsgamermike]

Engineering.

You, good sir, are either witty or a dunce.


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[HIS OWN 6]

While you don't need to shell out for a high end chain, there is no way I would recommend anyone to buy some cheap ass no-name Chinese chain off ebay. With the poor quality, and outright lying about the product that Chinese manufacturers are known to do, combined with the unknown retailer, potential damage and complete lack of recourse, it's a terrible bet to make.

Check out these chains, all under $140:
http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=16151
http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=16085
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/58498/i/sunstar-525-rdg-series-x-ring-chain
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/58985/i/ek-525-srx-chain

Sometimes there are translation errors too. I'd hate to buy a chain that's rated for 9500 kg.

That's more than twice as strong. :secret

 

[TurboBlew]

Whos to say that $70 chain with a 9500# tensile strength wont be as good. Since they are all rated that way what makes the Ek $140 chain so much better?

buy a pitbull chain/sprocket set. Ebay is like the flea market... filled with a bunch of 2nds & blems from anonymous sellers who will vanish in 2 months.

 

[MELK-MAN]

+1
if ya really don't wanna buy a kit, here is a 525 good chain, $108 on the pit bull racing site. http://www.pit-bull.com/mm5/merchan...oduct_Code=SRX525-120&Category_Code=EK_chains
i use em a lot (the 520 version for $82). very good chains.

 

[S3aturnR]

i agree with most of the other responses in that a chain is not something to skimp on. additionally, if you've never installed a chain before, i highly recommend getting a buddy (who has) to walk you thru it as it's fairly easy to screw up your first time. if you can't, i would pay a shop to do it.

if i recall, you're in the SE michigan area. i may be able to help you out. a friend of mine has a chain tool and did the link on my bike. he may be willing to work for a couple beers. send me a PM and i'll see what i can do...


s3aturnr

 

[Ryan66]

Appreciate it Saturn. I'm a pretty decent mechanic. Also have a friend with a chain tool. But I appreciate the offer. I actually live in Oxford as well

 

[S3aturnR]

Appreciate it Saturn. I'm a pretty decent mechanic. Also have a friend with a chain tool. But I appreciate the offer. I actually live in Oxford as well

cool. make sure you watch and learn. i've been told that it only takes a small blemish on the pin to mess it all up.

now, we just need to get rid of all this snow...


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[Ryan66]

Now u have me worried. Care to explain what you're talking about?

 

[S3aturnR]

Now u have me worried. Care to explain what you're talking about?

when you crush the end of the pin to mushroom out the end and make a small dimple in it, apparently it can be done wrong and cause problems. that's why i let my buddy swap my chain for me...


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[Ryan66]

Ahh ok. I would assume if u didn't mushroom it enough the pin could fall out and cause problems. Def have him help me as his chain has a few thousand miles on it and hasn't fallen off yet