Chains?? and sprockets

[timtune]

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KLX250 needs a new chain. Looking at a 520 chain. There's quite a pile to choose from. What's good for off road?

And sprockets? Beyond the right number of teeth what's important?

 

[Scuba Steve]

Get a oring chain and the right sprockets and you are good to go.

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[Mad Mike]

I use x-rings on my enduros. This one has served me well -about $50.

NICHE Gold 520 X-Ring Chain 60 Links
https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=L&ai...148kDHdqNH0sQwg8oAHoECAsQEw&nis=8&ch=1&adurl=
As for sprockets, I always change them with chain changes. If you don’t, your chain will likely stretch and both chain and sprockets will have a shorter life. Splurge on the front sprocket - it’s the primary determinant of chain life.

Use steel. Aluminum are a touch lighter but don’t last.

 

[guzzirider]

I like JT chains because they often have the highest tensile strength to reduce stretching.
Specs available at:
Check the prices at Fortnine as pries are based on demand for certain lengths.
If a longer chain is available at a cheaper price it can be shortened.
Just grind the heads off connector pins.

 

[GreyGhost]

I like JT chains because they often have the highest tensile strength to reduce stretching.

I have no comment on the quality of the chains. Tensile strength and stretching are almost unrelated in a motorcycle chain. Stretch in motorcycle chains is worn bushings allowing pins to move move further apart and chains to "stretch". The plates themselves are not getting longer. Higher tensile strength should be less likely to break.

 

[Mad Mike]

I’ve always found the chain type and maintenance (clean & lube) are bigger factors than the brand names.

I get 3-4 tire changes to a x-chain and sprocket. About 1/2 that for a regular chain.

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