Calling on the ChinaRiders Think Tank (what chain?)

[Cravin01]

Thanks Pete, Humanbeing and Emerikol. Now that I'm older and having access to information due to the internet, It's nice to be able to share knowledge as opposed to being young.. no internet and whatever oil I could find in my dads garage. Although that young part was pretty cool!

[Ariel Red Hunter]

Originally Posted by Cravin01

Thank you ARH, noted and as always thank you for your insight,I will look at that chain also as it has not caught my attention. I am leaning toward a new chain upgrade and not looking to prolong this "so-so chain" but plan to size and carry it as a backup should anything go south while out and about.

I know most this information is old hat for a lot of you Vets who have traveled this road but for a lot of us it's a new journey and you guys have paved a nice road for us to follow in sharing. thanks.

UniBear 420 H chain has worked real well for those who've used it. I checked it on Amazon yesterday - 135 links plus connecter for $20.00. DID is good chain as well, just more expensive. A quality chain has better rollers, better pins, much better riviting, better sideplates. It is also pre-stretched, which really means broken in under controlled conditions in cleansed oil at the factory. Because I don't know how good the factory oil is, I recommend cleaning it in kerosene or gasoline (away from the house, PULEEZE), warm the grease or wax, peferably in a double boiler, and cook the chain for 3 or 4 hours. Stir it around every half hour or so. Then hook one end of it and let it drip back into the pan. I used a straightened out wire coat hanger for this. I used canning wax with graphite added myself...ARH

[Cravin01]

Well, I decided to give it the best chance of lasting. this has great tensile strength and supposedly reduced stretching.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/DID-428-x-1...53.m1438.l2649

Technical Specifications:


Brand: DID
Made In: Japan
Chain Pitch: 428
Chain Length (Links): 130
Master Link(s) Included with chain: Clip
Chain Color: Natural
Chain Type: Sealed
Chain Model: VX
Seal Type (if applicable): Xring
Seal Model (if applicable): X
Max Engine cc (Street): 350
Max Engine cc (Offroad): 250
Tensile Strength (lbs): 7420
Wear Index (if available): 2700
Chain Weight (if available): 2.66

Greater rigidity (7% higher than previous VM)
Higher rigidity creates smoother handling, reducedpower loss and quicker response
Highest value in all D.I.D series
D.I.D X-Ring has half the friction compared to O-Ring chain
Superior longer life than previous VM series
Replaces the Professional O-Ring V Series and the Premium X-Ring VM Series
Chains - Pitch

[JerryHawk250]

That will defiantly out last the stock chain.

[Cravin01]

I had a little over $20 in my paypal acct so I figured this might be a good place to put a little more into the bike and that extra $20 took the sting out. I'm also trying to avoid having to go to a 520 upgrade in the near future!

I make knife strops and sell them on Ebay, That helps fund my bike projects and knife addiction.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Leather-STR...p/223282055686

[Sochin]

I don't have an o or x ring chain on my Hawk. But I've used this for years and tens of thousands of miles on my ZRX1100. It is simply one of the best anti corrosion and lubricators I've ever used........mean for the aerospace and airframe industry to prevent corrosion.

https://www.amazon.com/ACF-50-Anti-C.../dp/B000P1C8UO

[ChipToothy]

Originally Posted by Cravin01

Well, I decided to give it the best chance of lasting. this has great tensile strength and supposedly reduced stretching.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/DID-428-x-1...53.m1438.l2649

Technical Specifications:


Brand: DID
Made In: Japan
Chain Pitch: 428
Chain Length (Links): 130
Master Link(s) Included with chain: Clip
Chain Color: Natural
Chain Type: Sealed
Chain Model: VX
Seal Type (if applicable): Xring
Seal Model (if applicable): X
Max Engine cc (Street): 350
Max Engine cc (Offroad): 250
Tensile Strength (lbs): 7420
Wear Index (if available): 2700
Chain Weight (if available): 2.66

Greater rigidity (7% higher than previous VM)
Higher rigidity creates smoother handling, reducedpower loss and quicker response
Highest value in all D.I.D series
D.I.D X-Ring has half the friction compared to O-Ring chain
Superior longer life than previous VM series
Replaces the Professional O-Ring V Series and the Premium X-Ring VM Series
Chains - Pitch

Nice find!