Best powersports drive chains according to redditors
We found 38 Reddit comments discussing the best powersports drive chains. We ranked the 22 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 38 Reddit comments discussing the best powersports drive chains. We ranked the 22 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
I mean the real ones are like $13 dollars more, don't buy unnecessary food/coffee/drink/whatever for a week and you've recuperated the cost of wondering. https://amzn.com/B00D3FG6ZW
From my Google doc:
You're going to need a chain brush, chain cleaner and chain lube regardless. So buy them now, try clean it up and if it has no rust on, you should be good.
Chain brush
Chain cleaner (this really helps!)
I've had slight rust on a chain before on one spot, this cleaned it right up. To be completely honest, that chain looks done though. Get a new one to be on the safe side.
Had the same issue with a DB Hook. If it’s that cheap plastic piece above and below your chain ring, don’t bother with their chain guides, get a proper narrow wide chain ring and if you really want to, there’s this guide on amazon.
Origin8 Torqlite UL Chain Guide, Mini Clamp On (31.8 - 34.9mm) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ZTLV9W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_U.CdBbYGY2MRT
Raceface makes a relatively cheap, well made narrow-wide chain ring.
RaceFace 104mm Single Chain Ring, Black, 32T 9/10/11 Speed https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D3FG5EY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_waDdBbE7C18PJ
> I wanna go 1x10 but i´m having trouble knowing what i need, i was told http://www.amazon.com/104mm-Single-Chain-Black-Speed/dp/B00D3FG5EY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416311677&sr=8-1&keywords=raceface+narrow+wide&pebp=1416311548585
Yes, that'll do the trick for a chainring. If you don't have a clutch rear derailleur (Shimano Shadow Plus or SRAM Type 2), you should pick up one of those as well.
>I also wanted to pick up rockshox reverb stealth, but my bike does not have those holes for it, but the space under my seatpost is open so i´m thinking it can come out there... thoughts?
That should work. You could also get a regular Reverb and not have to deal with funky cable routing. From a service perspective though, I personally think the KS Lev is a better buy. My Reverb has been fine, but they can be a pain to bleed and there have been a fair number of people who have had issues. If you don't have a convenient service center in your country, something more user-serviceable might be a better idea.
>my seatpost is 31.6 x 350 but the smallest reverb i found is 31,6x380 so it´s longer, i´m a pretty short guy but from what i read the reverb can stop at any position, it does not have drop/middle/top
The important number is how much seatpost you have exposed above the seat collar. Minimum seatpost exposure for a 125mm Reverb is just short of 200mm from the seat collar to the saddle rails. Adjust accordingly for the 100mm and 150mm versions. While you can set the Reverb to any height, it's bad for the seals to keep it lowered for any length of time and it's also a pain in the ass to have to partially re-lower the seat every time you raise it back up. If you are unable to ride your bike with more than 163mm of exposed seatpost, you won't be able to use a dropper - afaik, the Reverb has the lowest collar-to-rail height, and that's the height of the 100mm version.
So you took the existing rings off the stock crank, and just bolted a single, something like this (http://www.amazon.com/104mm-Single-Chain-Black-Speed/dp/B00D3FG5EY/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1463960659&sr=1-1&keywords=race+face+narrow+wide) in place? Still seems like I'm close to $200 going with those parts, but I haven't tried hunting for the cheapest prices on different sites yet.
I'm still running the stock Raleigh generic narrow wide that came with my bike, but when I finish destroying it I'll be going with a RaceFace.
Under 40 bucks and really well reviewed, I think they look good too.
Link for the lazy:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Muc-Off-Motorcycle-Bike-Cleaner-5L/dp/B01DVJITYK/ref=nav_ya_signin?ie=UTF8&qid=1511778909&sr=8-7&keywords=Muc+Off&
Also, the fuckers. I just bought a bottle the other day.
https://www.amazon.com/Ek-520X120-Sro6-Chain-520SRO6-120-SKJ/dp/B00T6J3K6W?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0
I scored this Rockhopper for $50! Now I’m looking to modernize pretty much the whole thing. Please critique my build list below. Would you get anything different, or better, or maybe anything else that would be better value? Did I miss anything? Do you think all of this will work together? It will be my adventure bike for bike packing, gravel, off road touring.
FOMTOR 25.4 stem 60mm 35 Degree Bike Handlebar Stem Riserhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07G71CZG6
UPANBIKE Road Mountain Bike Bicycle Stem Riser Adapter 1 1/8" φ22.2mm https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071LLR8PR
Action 1-1/8" W/Adjuster Black Cable Hanger Fronthttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XCSKWCQ
KMC X9L 9 Speed Chain Gold Coatedhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0789HPV7M
Wheel Set 26 x 1.5, Mavic x M117, Deore M530 9Sp Hub, Blk SS Spokes, 32Hhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0033H53VI
Shimano Deore 9-Speed Mountain Bicycle Rear Derailleur - RD-M591https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003OWPRLI
Maxxis DTH 26 X 2.15 60A Kevlar Blackhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B004XIT4YS
XCSOURCE MTB Mountain Bike Crankset Aluminum Bicycle Crank Sprocket and Bottom Bracket Kit 170mm CS400https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LWXUV7I
RaceFace 104mm Single Chain Ringhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D3FG6ZW
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Edit: Adding Shifters and Cassette
SHIMANO Deore SL-M590 9-Speed Shift Lever
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IKVJF8Y/
JGbike Sunrace 8 9 10 Speed MTB Cassette 11-40T 1 Wide Ratio Including 22mm Extender - for SRAM Shimano-Type splined freehub Body
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRLWHEO
No worries man, bored at work and just trying to help best I can.
For the chain I would first recommend some elbow grease and wd-40 to see how much of the rust comes off first, if it's still bad then get a new chain. You want 520 o-ring
Here's an example of a chain:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007A8OSKS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_7WSnzbNPFVXVS
Haynes manual:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JGBM3N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_CYSnzbGCH3HYT
I wouldn't pay a shop more than $50 for a chain swap as it takes maybe 30min to do. Easy enough to do yourself if you want an excuse to drink a beer in the garage.
Think I'll just get something like this then since it's much cheaper than m7000 cranks. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00D3FG5EY/ref=ox_sc_act_image_3?smid=A2RNBXAVQ4OOHG&psc=1
Okay, so this is my chain:
http://sprocketcenter.com/street-sprocket-applications/suzuki/sv-650-99-08/520-conversion-kit-superlite-rs7-steel-sprocket-set-with-colored-x-ring-chain-13-colors-suzuki-sv650-99-08.html
And here is a clip I found with same day delivery on amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/RK-Racing-Chain-Clip-Type-Connecting/dp/B00230567W?keywords=520+clip+master+link&qid=1537193544&sr=8-2&ref=mp_s_a_1_2
It appears this will work?
> Is there a particular crash bar or bung that is considered better than another? (I know this will vary from one bike to another but any recommendations?)
I tend to favour bars over bungs.
Reason being is that they tend to protrude more, they're a little more ugly depending on who you ask but who cares if it's all about safety and keeping the bills low?
> any recommendations for cleaning and maintenance products?
I like "muc-off", personally as far as cleaning goes. You just spray this stuff on, leave it 5 minutes and rinse off.
For cleaning your chain I recommend the good old toothbrush and some chain cleaner.
For chain lube, I think the general go-to is dry lube.
> I'd actually live to make a bike maintenance product and timescale recommendation superthread if that's allowed?
I'm not sure - but there is a motouk subreddit wiki.
https://www.amazon.com/KING-PROCOMPANY-stroke-Motorized-Master/dp/B00NIGUEYU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1539813408&sr=8-4&keywords=415+chain#customerReviews
I've been using this one for 500 miles now
C'mon man, everyone's doin' it...
Since you are deciding between 1x10 and 2x10 (indicating some apprehension of being limited to 10 gears), if you decide to go 1x10, best thing to do is to get One Up's cassette modification kit to widen your gearing range. In that case, you will just need:
Setting it up is easy, pretty much take out 2 sprockets in the cassette, and put the One Up sprockets in the proper locations. And there are plenty of online guides re converting to 1x10 from the 3x drivetrain (also very straightforward).
Barely...
I have three responses. 06 SV650S here. 520 kit (-1/+2, Chain and Sprocket below), K&N, DanMoto XG1 baffleless.
0) Do a Chain and Sprocket first. IMPO the PCV does little to increase acceleration, the changes are more dynamic the just raw power. (I don't know what a Zero Map is). Replacing your stock 530 pitch chain and sprockets with light weight (NOT Aluminum) 520 bits is one of the coolest upgrades. The 520 kit improve acceleration, wheel horsepower and torque by reducing rotating mass.
Note: I've had two NGK cr8e spark plugs fail/foul in the last 6 months. Care Extras with you if your running rich.
This would work ? How do i know the race face chain ring size i have to get? 34t, yes, but 104mm, 110mm etc.. ?
> will that speedo/guage cluster work on the gen 1? I've still got the sport cluster on mine, yuck.
I can't say i know the Gen-1 however I do know that TrailTech makes kits for the Gen 1 and they are easy to add.
> did you need to coat the inside of your PVC brake reservoir with something? Once painted, does it look nicer than stock? I think mine is ugly.
I ditched that DIY reservoir after about 3 months, it was just a total eye sore (it was 100% functional though, i didn't coat it, PVC is tough shit.)
I'm now doing this, it's been good for a long while now:
http://i.imgur.com/X7b95dk.jpg
Read more about it here:
http://www.ducati.ms/forums/56-superbikes/103606-tygon-clear-brake-reservoir-hose.html
The hose/tube is "Tygon 2075" - super chemical resistant.
This solution works really well too, my brakes are no different than before and i can always see the level in there.
> where did you get that chain, how much did it run you?
I'm assuming you're talking about the blue chain:
http://www.amazon.com/Suzuki-SV650S-1999-2012-O-Ring-Chain/dp/B0052PPKDA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411845373&sr=8-1&keywords=525+sv650+chain+blue
They're alright chains, be sure to maintain it though, mine went about 7k miles which isn't really a lot but then again, it's a $60 chain.
I've since moved to this:
http://www.amazon.com/RK-Racing-Chain-3068-998S-Conversion/dp/B0031BNDRC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411845455&sr=8-1&keywords=sv650+520+chain+conversion
> did you find an HID setup that worked? I'd love a good HID headlight, but haven't researched it yet.
I grabbed this kit
http://www.bkmoto.com/Motorcycle%20HID%20kits/Universal%20Motorcycle%20HID%20kits/Motorcycle%20HID%20kit
I think at the time he actually had a SV650 kit on the site but i went for the universal because I wasn't sure how it would fit in the LSL Urban headlight assembly/bucket.
As it turns out, it's a lot more simple than it appears, the most difficult part is that the HID bulb is HUGE and you won't be able to install it like a normal bulb- generally you have to remove the face of the headlight (glass/plastic part)- the LSL Urban took about 20 minutes of blasting with a heat gun and prying with a screw driver before it came apart, I installed the HID assembly and glued it all back together with some clear caulk.
Once the main assembly is installed you can put new HID bulbs in through the back the normal way, so it's easy from there on out- that said, i've never had to replace a HID bulb in my 4 years experience (in my car too) with them.
> have you found any good/cheap tank bags, hard or soft?
cyclegear.com, amazon.com, ebay.com, check the forums (svrider.com) too - the one that spent most of my time with was $25 at cycle gear- it was an "Iron Rider" ... simple clear plastic screen and a big zipper around the top, not water proof but it held a lunch/phone/wallet/tool roll pretty easily.
Now i just use a Ogio Mach 3 backpack because looking like a turtle is cool or something.
>how did you remove the dents from your gas tank? How did color matching go?
I wish. No that tank got thrown out as scrap- there was no saving it :) I just snagged a scratch / dent off of ebay that was the same year/color- it had one tiny nick in the top ... 100% functional otherwise. $300.
Here ya go https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006O85XFE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_U-nsDb56NSD0R
I got about 7k out of my OEM. I tried the JIT, and will never do another (broke, and not at the master link). I went with a heavier chain this last time and it's been awesome - more than 12k on it now, very little adjustments needed, and no kinking so far.
DID Chain for NC: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006O85ULQ
Spare Master Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0068FTJJ4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
FWIW, I have the OEM sprockets still on at 30K and they both still look good. When it comes time to get new sprockets, I will be going with OEM again.
You dont need to replace the BB unless there's something wrong with it. To go to 1x just get some of these and a chainring
Hi there!
My friend is going abroad and i want him to pick up a few things for my bike.
I wanna go 1x10 but i´m having trouble knowing what i need, i was told
http://www.amazon.com/104mm-Single-Chain-Black-Speed/dp/B00D3FG5EY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1416311677&sr=8-1&keywords=raceface+narrow+wide&pebp=1416311548585
is going to work for me but i just want to make 100% sure
this is my bike
http://www.vitalmtb.com/product/guide/Bikes,3/Mongoose/Teocali-Expert,6360#product-specs
I also wanted to pick up rockshox reverb stealth, but my bike does not have those holes for it, but the space under my seatpost is open so i´m thinking it can come out there... thoughts? my seatpost is 31.6 x 350 but the smallest reverb i found is 31,6x380 so it´s longer, i´m a pretty short guy but from what i read the reverb can stop at any position, it does not have drop/middle/top
haha sorry for the newb bicycle limbo. I meant one of those things that protect your chain from coming off in the front. A chain guide to be precise.
I'm looking at this raceface 32T chainring. Would I still need shorter chainring bolts etc?
I have a long cage X9 in the rear. It's a type-2 (which I think is similar to shadow+ but not really sure).
Really appreciate your input. Racing again next week so I gotta get this setup going+trials fast!
https://www.amazon.com/RK-Racing-Chain-M530HD-120-Connecting/dp/B00BV6W6DQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1501682128&sr=8-4&keywords=RK+530+chain
Get something like that. Plenty strong for a Vulcan.
Looking around, I found this site
And it looks like stock chain for the 1981 year is 630
Which seemingly runs between ~50-65 dollars.
I would try to talk him down to $1000 if you could. You also have the advantage of a winter sale with you.
Installed:
-Trail Tech 752-119 Vapor computer
-FMF PowerCore 4 exhaust
-JD rejet 39mm FCR carb
-Aluminum skid plate
Purchased (will install):
-Kenda K270 (3.25-21 front, 5.10-18 rear)
-JTR808.41 41T Steel Rear Sprocket
-DID 520VX2GB-110 Gold X-Ring Chain with Connecting Link
-MCCT, red billet
-Silicone coolant hoses
-FMF PowerBomb header
-Kick Start V162
-2011 DR-Z400S subframe
-2-port USB charger / voltmeter
-Weego JSPT524 Powersports Tether
Need to do:
-Free power mod
-Loctite clutch bolts and stator bolts
Cargo, haven't bought anything here yet:
-PMR rear rack and sissy bar.
Haven't decided between side racks:
-Option 1 - metal looks sturdy but has just 2 mounting points
-Option 2 - great that it attaches around back for extra stability, not sure how many actual mounting points it has
-Option 3 PMR again, I like that they seem to hug the bike well but not sure if metal panniers can be used, or just bags. And in fact these only seem to have 2 mounting points as well... what's the weight capacity on any of these setups if they all only have 2 mounting points?
Still researching:
-SM footpegs or similar wide option
-LED headlight bulb
-Steel brake lines
-Windscreen
-What the hell taillight I have and where to find a flat metal sheet to get my license plate to mount on it, since the existing metal plate is broken
-Ceramic coating for FMF PowerBomb header
-Ceramic wheel bearings link link link. Expensive, but would be neat if price were no object. Will be doing mostly street riding.
-Lithium battery or capacitor - this looks appealing, and ThumperTalk carries a capacitor that would cut down on weight but would mean no electric start. I have a kick start kit though so maybe I want to live without a battery, not sure.
-Iridium CR9EIX plug
-Tool kit in one of those black plastic canisters at the rear of the bike on the left, opposite the exhaust tip
-Seat Concepts seat
-Find passenger pegs & mounts to add to the S subframe
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Hello!
I've got a 2012 FZ8, and I just replaced the chain and both sprockets. Here's what I used:
The problem: Pretty much any time I'm moving, I get a pretty loud whirring/buzzing/whining sound coming from the area of the front sprocket. I'm 98% it's the chain itself, at the moment it rotates around the front sprocket. Here's the facts:
I've adjusted the chain to spec and aligned the sprockets the best I could. When I installed the chain, I cleaned off the grease that came with it with kerosene, let it dry, and went for a test ride. I've since (after the test ride to warm up the chain) applied chain lube and haven't ridden it since. This is the first time I've changed a chain on a bike before. Is this sound normal? Does it go away? It's not terribly annoying, since my leg blocks 90% of the noise (I only hear it when I move my head to the side, or open up my legs), but I just want to make sure I didn't do anything wrong. I torqued all nuts to spec on both sprockets and the axle. I've put the front sprocket cover back on (I had it off during the test ride), so I imagine that it will muffle the sound a bit. I also normally ride with earplugs so that will help too.
Here's a video that shows the sound. I only get up to aboue 25-30mph, but you can still hear it. Notice that once I cut the throttle, the sound disappears. And keep in mind that it's a lot louder than the video makes it seem.
Thanks!