motorbike chains whats the best?

[andyboy359]

Hello guys/girls Quick question about some chains for my aprilia RS.
Been looking online but can`t tell what the best chains are. I want a chain that will be able to go for along time with no problems (with the rite lubing) Heres some I have been looking at.
1)TKR Roller Chain

2)tvh competiton chain (not sure if thats rite heres a link, https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/APRILIA-RS-50-NEW-CHAIN-SPROCKET-KIT-2006-2008-/160567091568?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item25628b6170 )

But if theres any other good ones that arn`t over £50 pls do tell me.
Thanks Andrew

[neil.]

Haven't heard of those but you won't go wrong with DID although it might be more expensive, but what's it worth to avoid the risk of snapping a cheap chain?

[andyboy359]

Very ture i like this one to last me 6months +. Found a cheapish DID one what do you think??
https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/APRILIA-RS50-REPLICA-06-09-DID-STD-CHAIN-SPROCKET-KIT-/170621688972?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item27b9d85c8c

[neil.]

That'd be fine but bearing in mind it isn't an O ring chain, you'd need to keep up with cleaning/lubing it more regularly. Making a chain last is all about proper maintenance - cleaning, lubricating and making sure it's correctly tensioned. Blowing my own trumpet here, but my current chain has done over 16'000 miles and I'm replacing the chain/sprockets only because the front sprocket is worn (chain still has lots of adjustment left) and it's best practice to replace it as all as a set.

[andyboy359]

Yeah that sounds all good however what would you say to use as a lubricate and how would i go about cleaning it??
Thanks a lot m8

[Frost]

As a lube, well, chain lube is probably alright stuff to use on it
You clean it with something like diesel and a scrubbing brush.

[andyboy359]

diesel!? haha and yh i ment like any good make?? thank you guys

[andys675]

always use DID Z chain on my 350's, heavy duty, no o rings, just need to keep on top of the lubing and cost less than £50

other brands that are good are EK, RK, tsubaki, renthal

[neil.]

Paraffin in a squirty bottle to clean, with a stiff brush like this:

https://www.thevisorshop.com/acatalog/Chain_Brush.jpg

Dry the chain with a rag.

Then get a paint brush and slop on some engine oil, any cheap 10w40 has worked well in my experience.

Then wipe off excess with a rag to avoid flingy mess.

Don't waste money on expensive cans of chain lubricant. And don't be tempted to put the bike in 1st gear to get the chain turning in order to do a quicker job - you're very likely to lose your fingers (it has happened and you can find pics if you search). Turn the back wheel by hand and clean one section of the chain at a time.

[serlant]

My chain maintenance procedure goes clean with a paint brush + paraffin, wipe excess off with kitchen towel then leave to dry for 30 mins while i give the rest of the bike a quick wipe, then toothbrush + engine oil poured into the lid of the oil container and the brush dunked then smeared on the chain. finish.

Edit, as for chains not one to cheap out just went for a DID chain + sprocket set from wemoto.
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[andyboy359]

Ok I probs use a paint brush 2 put the 10w40 got loads of that shit and il get some Paraffin can anyone give me a link where i can grab some pls? And wat about theis chain wax?? dose that do much??

[serlant]

For paraffin I just went up B and Q and got the 4 litre bottle for like £12, its either under paraffin or fuel for some sort of oil burner(can't remember name someone enlighten)
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04 CBR1000RR, 1995 Husqvarna TE410, 1998 VTR1000(Sold), 1990 XJ600(sold), 1996 KH125(dead and sold)

[andyboy359]

ah ok theres a BnQ near my gfs so i can grab that when i go that way

[cb1rocket]

[andyboy359]

i have a look around how many Ls was that??

[cb1rocket]

4 litres

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[Beelzebob]

Think paraffin was about 7 or 8 quid for 4l when I was in B n Q t'other day, was out in the garden centre bit by the bubble wrap
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[neil.]

It's sold under the name 'Parasene'.

[deltron]

Sorry to jack the thread but while we're on the subject I've been cleaning my o ring chain with a wd40 type spray, is that ok?

[truslack]

[andys675]

diesel is good for cleaning chains, £6 for 4 litres

[potato]

Please make sure you don't clean the chain while the bike is in gear to try and save time lol, i've seen nasty pics!

[woll]