06-17-2015, 08:27 PM
I hear the X rings are better chains ( and I put one on my 750 Nighthawk a few thousand miles before I sold it so I can't verify) ... that being said it wont be 75% better if that's the cost difference. You really can't complain about the service life you got out of the stock o ring chain as the sprockets were also worn to the point of replacement.
Most bikes these days call for an endless chain. Since you decided not to remove the swingarm, you will have to use a staked chain. This isn't difficult but does require caution when affixing the staking link. Use a dial caliper for measuring the amount of compression and head size on pins of the link being staked. There is a spec on this. Compress the pins too much and it will creat a tight spot.
Either brand DID or RK make good chains. I believe I used a DID last time.
Just out of curiosity was the chain guide rubber worn to spec?
Most bikes these days call for an endless chain. Since you decided not to remove the swingarm, you will have to use a staked chain. This isn't difficult but does require caution when affixing the staking link. Use a dial caliper for measuring the amount of compression and head size on pins of the link being staked. There is a spec on this. Compress the pins too much and it will creat a tight spot.
Either brand DID or RK make good chains. I believe I used a DID last time.
Just out of curiosity was the chain guide rubber worn to spec?