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Author: | Simon Thomas [ Fri Apr 22, 2016 4:27 pm ] |
Post subject: | 520 Chain |
Excuse the noddy question from someone who has been around bikes for many years, but I want to buy a spare chain for my 2015 WR250F. As the bike is so new, there doesn't seem to be the normal choice in the market (typically I buy off ebay), so my question is in two parts 1) would any 520 o link chain be ok? and is it just the number of links that I need to consider or is there something else? 2) for standard green lane use, what do people recommend as I have bought some real crap in the past that just hasn't lasted Interestingly, Fowlers M/C in Bristol quoted me £223 for a DID 520 Yamaha sourced chain!! Thanks for your inputs in advance |
Author: | davidscott [ Fri Apr 22, 2016 5:16 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 520 Chain |
In the end, I always tend go with DID O Ring. But that price is outrageous. From memory, around £65 or so? |
Author: | Red [ Fri Apr 22, 2016 5:50 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 520 Chain |
Lots of fake DID about if you are not carefully. |
Author: | mudeevee [ Fri Apr 22, 2016 7:34 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 520 Chain |
DID VX2520. I only use these now. X ring and last for ages in trail riding use. The 120 link (need to shorten to your needs) with Spring link or soft rivet retail at around £69 (or more)! |
Author: | Dominic [ Fri Apr 22, 2016 10:34 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: 520 Chain |
Simon Thomas wrote: Excuse the noddy question from someone who has been around bikes for many years, but I want to buy a spare chain for my 2015 WR250F. As the bike is so new, there doesn't seem to be the normal choice in the market (typically I buy off ebay), so my question is in two parts 1) would any 520 o link chain be ok? and is it just the number of links that I need to consider or is there something else? 2) for standard green lane use, what do people recommend as I have bought some real crap in the past that just hasn't lasted Interestingly, Fowlers M/C in Bristol quoted me £223 for a DID 520 Yamaha sourced chain!! Thanks for your inputs in advance Ouch! You should be able to pick that up with front and rear sprockets for a tad over £100, try Smokn bike spares - Alan I think it is and tell him your a TRF member, gives a bit of discount. |
Author: | PJT [ Sat Apr 23, 2016 9:05 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: 520 Chain |
Count the number of links on your current chain and that will tell you the minimum length to get. Having had problems with split links on first bike I would suggest using a soft link. The advice on the type of chain to get varies, some recommend a basic but good quality chain and clean it properly after each ride, others will say get an X ring. As for cost though as already said you should be able to get a complete chain and sprocket set of less tha £100. |
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