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New chain?

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So I'm thinking I'll need to replace the chain on my bike within the next year, and I'm not sure where to look, or what to buy. I have no clue what chains are good for my bike. Any suggestions? It's an '82 GS750E
 
Z1enterprises.com is the place. They got me all set up and shipped everything I needed. Good bunch of guys.
 
So that covers the sprockets, but what about the chain itself?
 
Anthony said:
So that covers the sprockets, but what about the chain itself?
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All of the major brand O-ring type chains are decent. The premium X-ring types are even better. Properly cared for (ie. - kept clean with minimal external lube) a modern O-ring chain will easily last 20,000+ miles.

The OEM chain on my GSXR1000 has 30,000km on it and I think I had to adjust it once a while back. It still looks brand new and I expect to get another 5000+km out of it before worrying about changing it out. I clean the chain with WD-40 and a rag and then leave it dry, no lube on the outside whatsoever. The important lube is sealed inside the chain with the O-rings and external lube does nothing but attract dirt and grit that grinds the chain and sprockets down in short order. All of my chains get this treatment and they all have lasted for 30,000+km.


Mark
 
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