CMSMJ1 wrote:That is a motoX chain... so it will last about 3 weeks on your NC... No O rings, no X rings, nothing.....

Also a 520..so even more prone to wear as a road chain

Buy cheap, buy twice....

One of the biggest “Myths” when it comes to Motorcycle Chains is that a O-Ring chain will last longer than a “non-sealed (not O-ring) Chain! A non-sealed chain with the same Tensile Strength or slightly higher.....will last as long or longer in most cases if lubed about every 2 weeks of riding with a Premium Chain Lube!!!(but not X-Ring Type Chains) The “standard type” O-ring design allows dust, grit, & dirt to get between the inner & outer Side Plates. Sooo, in most cases the lubrication in the chain is gone after around 4,000 miles! Sure you can lube the chain as often as a “non-O-ring” chain & it will last longer, but that defeats the purpose & extra money of buying a O-ring Chain! In most cases, the O.E.M suppliers (RK & D.I.D) don’t even make a O-ring chain in a “Retail Box” anymore except to supply the Motorcycle Manufacturers to package-up as Genuine Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, or Suzuki parts!!!!!! Look at the picture on the left & you can see that dust, grit, & dirt can collect on the edges of the seal,,,,,which can eventually wear out the seal because of it’s design! Only one small “Sealing Surface”!

cragionvfr wrote:the one ive been given is an Xring chain, i was just having a butchers on ebay to see how much they were to replace if i couldnt shorten it very easily. still undecided what the bike will be used for yet (track or road)?? was thinking of sorting it in road trim so can be sold as a road bike when/if i decide to get rid of it, it will be track only for a while so im not paying out 3 sets of tax and MOTs. really looking forward to riding it now. ive had it over a year in pieces and its been 3 years since ive ridden one! everything is sorted apart from the chain then fairing and paint!