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What's the best chain for motorcycles?
The guys at the bike shop said I need a new chain. I've only got 18000 miles on this one. What would be the best chain for a 08 Triumph Bonneville? I'ld ask the guys at the shop but they may have a store brand they'll try to sell me.
7 Answers
- Candid ChrisLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
The DID/O-ring is probably your best shot but if you are tight on cash RK/O-ring is the one.
And it's a really good thing to change out the sprockets at the same time you get a new chain, if possible.
Try to keep your chain well lubed for longer service, every 100 miles is not a bad thing but a bit overboard, every 200 is great, every 300 a must. (I use regular bearing grease applied with a soldering brush, a little bit messy but my chain/bike are subjected to my riding in the rain A LOT).
- FirestormerLv 71 decade ago
I reckon DiD are the best chains. Try to get an X ring as they last longer than an O ring. They will probably try to sell you an XW ring, but these are expensive, and you will not get any added benefit on a bonnie.
Get the shop to fit the chain because if you don't have the right tools and know what you are doing, it could end up very dangerous.
- AndyLv 71 decade ago
DiD and Tsubaki are both good chains.If your going to put a new chain on worn out sprockets save you money and buy a cheap but decent chain.You can mount the best chain in the world on worn out sprockets and it's life expectancy isn't going to be too long.
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- 1 decade ago
look on ebay for a universal chain to fit the bike they are usually much cheaper and are pretty good quality for money. hope this helps tim
Source(s): ebay