Best chain?

[nick790]

What do you rate as a good chain?

I got to change mine as now other people have noticed it's Knackered as well

 

[Dave]

I've only used a few brands of o-ring chains and rate their durability as follows.
1) Regina OR - very long lasting, chain remains flexible until worn out (I've had two of these)
2) RK EXW - very long lasting, chain remains flexible until worn out (I'm on my third one)
3) Primary Drive - long lasting, chain gets very stiff over a short time (I've had two of these)

 

[iancp5]

Regina and DID

 

[Eric K]

Here are the numbers...

RK RX x-ring replaced at 2515 miles
RK GB520GXW x-ring still running at 2582 miles - almost no stretch
Primary Drive o-ring replaced at 1773 miles.

 

[ktmguy23]

I have had the best luck with DID X-ring...

 

[Skidad]

I've read allot of very good reviews of the DID 520VT2 X-Ring chain. These are a slightly narrower X ring chain (came stock on the Honda 250X) and fit through guides easier and seem to be pretty low friction and quiet.

Scroll to the bottom of this page link
http://www.didchain.com/offroad.htm

 

[Brian VT]

I read this and have since been using RK XSO.
http://www.quality-cycle.com/truth_about_motorcycle_chains.htm

 

[SideshowBob]

I read this and have since been using RK XSO.
http://www.quality-cycle.com/truth_about_motorcycle_chains.htm

I'm convinced.