Chains
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Buy the best chain you can afford . Do not skimp on the chain . The factory Regina 525 ZRP is a very good chain . There may be lighter chains , but not stronger. If you're just going to put it on used sprockets then I wouldn't bother getting a top tier chain either. I lubricate my chain after every days riding . As you know , I only have 6,000 miles on mine , but it is going very well. I would think that 15,000 miles is an achievable goal , maybe even 20,000 miles with regular lubrication. Motus Motorcycle expects 20,000 miles from their chains . They are running a 530 on that bike though.
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I found this on forum about Regina. There are other good chains EK , RK , DID Tsubaki . There are also many other brands , the point is buy the strongest chain you can afford . Please read below :
Most say good 520 chains these days will not snap, most sell DID and say they are good with few probs and are happy to fit… but the Regina O or X ring chains are consistently the best by reputation, and the X-rings out last 2 sets of sprockets and the even the bikes they are fitted to. OK so far sounds great…
An american magazine test found that the claimed breaking strain on all chains were easily 100% exaggerated some OM replacement chains were 1/4 the strength they claim. But RK DID and Regina were the best for strait breaking strain. They jet washed all 13 chains and found that only the Regina X ring chains kept their lube in after 4 mins jet wash, hence I guess their super long life reports.
A friend who was a KTM enduro works “spanner monkey” said that they would use non ringed chains for most races as the ringed ones are a little stiffer especially for the first 200km and it saps some horse power that the works bikes have worked hard to get, so money no object they they would change them every race. He was sponsored by RK, but they sold those chains to unsponsored racers if they were doing long events and bought and fitted Regina instead as they only needed adjustment once after fitting, other makes would stretch too much under race conditions leading to some adjustments mid race that are a problem you do not need when on the clock.
Regina 525 ZRP Series Chains are original equipment on Aprilia RSV4, BMW S1000RR, Ducati Panigale 1199, KTM RC8 and many others (and Norton !) . Z-ring chains feature the patented Z44 sealing rings, which greatly improve performance and wear life.
Most say good 520 chains these days will not snap, most sell DID and say they are good with few probs and are happy to fit… but the Regina O or X ring chains are consistently the best by reputation, and the X-rings out last 2 sets of sprockets and the even the bikes they are fitted to. OK so far sounds great…
An american magazine test found that the claimed breaking strain on all chains were easily 100% exaggerated some OM replacement chains were 1/4 the strength they claim. But RK DID and Regina were the best for strait breaking strain. They jet washed all 13 chains and found that only the Regina X ring chains kept their lube in after 4 mins jet wash, hence I guess their super long life reports.
A friend who was a KTM enduro works “spanner monkey” said that they would use non ringed chains for most races as the ringed ones are a little stiffer especially for the first 200km and it saps some horse power that the works bikes have worked hard to get, so money no object they they would change them every race. He was sponsored by RK, but they sold those chains to unsponsored racers if they were doing long events and bought and fitted Regina instead as they only needed adjustment once after fitting, other makes would stretch too much under race conditions leading to some adjustments mid race that are a problem you do not need when on the clock.
Regina 525 ZRP Series Chains are original equipment on Aprilia RSV4, BMW S1000RR, Ducati Panigale 1199, KTM RC8 and many others (and Norton !) . Z-ring chains feature the patented Z44 sealing rings, which greatly improve performance and wear life.
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Good info. Thanks for sharing.
I read that my chain should be good for 24,000 miles with normal use. Ive only ever adjusted it twice and still feels and looks good. I'm replacing the aluminum sprocket and tire in the next couple weeks also pulling trans to take a peak and replaceing brake and clutch fluids.
I read that my chain should be good for 24,000 miles with normal use. Ive only ever adjusted it twice and still feels and looks good. I'm replacing the aluminum sprocket and tire in the next couple weeks also pulling trans to take a peak and replaceing brake and clutch fluids.
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TonyA said:
You've made them sound so good, I want one for the BMW...!
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Britfan60 said:
The Super Clean stays on the chain almost as well as the chain wax . I've had kinking links with chain wax so I don't use it now. The super clean sets up as a white grease , and is softer than the chain wax. The chain wax build up is very hard to clean off and dries hard by comparison. If you care about chain life I would steer you away from chain wax. If you don't like super clean then give PJ1 blue label or Bel Ray Blue Tac a try. Remember only two revolutions of the chain when lubing is plenty , then wipe off excess after drying with paper towel. Try this test : spray a sample of each chain wax and super clear on a hard flat surface . Let dry for 24 hours and give it the finger test. You will see they are not the same .