Adv drive chains?

[Cary]

I didn't own the bike for the first half of its life so can really tell much about the chain other than it has needed a fair bit of adjustment ever since I started riding it and that clip links worry me (I'll be riveting new one on thanks to the T7 tool)Cheers R

Shouldn't worry, been riding dirt bikes for a while and never had a joining link come loose. Only use a rivet link on the big bikes. Prefer the clip link on the XR, KDX.

[warewolf]

FWIW...

I'll always run an x-ring not an o-ring. The mid-quality chains run on mid-to-high quality steel sprockets are the best value. (Top end chains are expensive, heavy and fat.) Replace the front 2-3 times over the life of the chain. Look at the CZ chains, they are $140 on trademe (and/or direct) from motoxparts. CZ is little known in this part of the world but they are to Europe what DID is to Asia. OEM on Ducatis and other stuff.

I've only run the 640A with clip links. Smear RTV on it afterwards to help hold it in place (mandatory at the Port Nelson Street Races), and also helps as a marker when lubing. Yeah, use a rivet link on big road bikes.

Lube 80W oil is good for pampered chains, but CRC556 or WD40 is much easier and just as effective for adventure use. My current chain/sprockets are setting distance records for me, using ONLY CRC, rather than a combo of aerosol chain lube and CRC. Manufacturers also state that that is all you need, so take your pick! An autoluber is great, especially for wet or dirty conditions due to its constant replacement of lube. Scottoil is also designed to carry off grit. But nothing really helps when the chain is just a muddy lump for hours on end:

I get < 1500km / 40 hours out of a good chain on that bike. Chris @ ChainGang says all you can do is run the highest quality chain you can get, as they offer the absolute best durability - but not the best value, I don't think.

[Woodman]

I have run couple did x ring fj or vr superbike chains. Big chunky and gold like a street pimps jewellery. maintained badly they seem to get about 15000kms-ish. Paid about $50 for them.

[warewolf]

Update: I don't think this chain will be setting any records by the time its done...

[NordieBoy]

Update: I don't think this chain will be setting any records by the time its done...

That looks like Hira mud...

[Transalper]

Update: I don't think this chain will be setting any records by the time its done...

Doubt it really matters which lube you choose to run in that either.

[cooneyr]

Finally put new chain and sprockets on bike today. RK520EXW chain and sprockets RK sprockets. Thought I'd share pic of old sprocket. triangles rather than teeth and top of teeth obviously broken off.

[Night Falcon]

Finally put new chain and sprockets on bike today. RK520EXW chain and sprockets RK sprockets. Thought I'd share pic of old sprocket. triangles rather than teeth and top of teeth obviously broken off.

OK, I think we get the "point"