Rear drive chain

[sparkieb2]

"Gordon" passed his MOT fine but had advisory on replacing the rear chain , does anyone have any recommendations. I can get hold of bog standard renolds chain but dont know if its up to the job. Cheers Mark

[deadgrass.]

i used a ek520 mvxz on my 604,not cheap but very strong.

dave.

[hounddog]

My personal view I would use one of usual MT parts suppliers , as you will ensure it is the correct spec chain for the bike

http://www.mtridersclub.co.uk/viewtopic ... 97&t=20587

Chain should be an O Ring one , that is the recommended chain, and they last a lot longer than the non O ring

Renold are a well known brand so quality should be what you expect from a specialist chain supplier

and maybe worth considering new sprockets as well if your budget will stand it and they are looking a bit tired - new chain on knackered sprockets is not ideal


hope that helps

[ZIP TIE]

What type of riding do you do? Off Tarmac, on a mix of both?
Best combination in my opinion is a good quality NON O'ring chain and some sort of chain oiler.

[lardmarc]

Agree with Zip. O rings just trap the dirt/ sand. I spray oil on it occasionally.

[bth2bth2]

i used a ek520 mvxz on my 604,not cheap but very strong.

dave.

totally agree. i oil every ride with ep 80/90.

[deadgrass.]

for reference,

non o ring [regina] and ek x ring.





non o ring, less drag,less weight,less cost,better off road.
ek less adjustment,last longer,more cost,more reliable/safer on road.
both have benefits.

Dave.

[A W Hopkins]

oiling the chain use waste engine oil apply with a paintbrush, reynolds rep recomended it to me way back when

[Mr Shiney]

oiling the chain use waste engine oil apply with a paintbrush, reynolds rep recomended it to me way back when

Flings everywhere and covers the bike and your leg in waste oil. Also lasts a few miles before it's all gone. Either proper lube or a drip oiler.

[A W Hopkins]

if its full of fillings mate you want to get it apart and have a good look at it.