My chain is dead, isn't it?
 

The video is still processing so the quality is down some right now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4i4ZnQDwHg



What chain should I buy and what sprockets? I do want a press on linked chain and steel sprockets. Just need a thumbs up on what brand to use.

Yeah, it's definitely stretched.

There's an easy way to check that. Just grab the chain at the back sprocket, and pull it backwards. If it comes off the sprocket more than 2-3mm or so, it's on it's way out.

I like D.I.D. and RK chains, but I just buy whichever is on sale, no real preference. Renthal sprockets are fairly cheap, but I've also used JT's with no problems. I don't like Sunstar, as they seem to wear faster, (not sure why, they just do).

JC

Yup - 'stretched', actually worn @ the pin/bushing joints.

I've used www.SprocketSpecialists.com sprockets for my VFR for years - I'd definitely recommend sticking with steel. ~$75 shipped for F & R. For the chain - X-ring DID, RK, or EK

Drewpy's chain looked worse than that for about a 1000 miles on on cross country trip. Hondas apparently don't require new chains... merely an option.

I like EK chains, you can buy their screw on link. Works great. I've used it for a couple of years on my 1K without any problems. I run JT steel 520 sprockets, great wear and fairly cheap.

Its not so much that the chain is stretched. Stretched is what every chain does and does and does till its stretched out of tolerance.

Your chain is kinked. I had a chain do that once.... here's what happened to the cheap shitty vortex
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3.../GAP2K5109.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l3.../GAP2K5110.jpg

Which by the way stay away from Vortex.

And ALWAYS replace at the very least the rear sprocket. I would like to see a good picture of yours but it looked like it was actually starting to slim in.

Further a replacement of all 3 components always increases the longevity of your chain. And 2 yrs is not long.

I always had good luck with Renthal sprockets and DiD chains. That being said... check out sidewinder seems like they have some good stuff as well. There are a couple other brands that offer good sprockets. Alum or Ti centers with steel bolt on teeth rings.

The 'tri metal' aluminum carrier/Ti rivets/steel tooth sprockets look kinda neat (if you like that cheezy orange anodizing, anyway), but offer essentially zero 'performance' benefit (as they claim) vs. solid steel - but cost 2~3x as much. I have considered picking up one of the TI sidewinder sprockets for the marchesinis on my GSXR since steel sprox aren't available for those.

Good to hear other people having good luck with the screw link. I recently put on my second EK chain and first screw link.

20k miles on it. Two yeas and 5 months if you want to be exact.



I ordered a RK X chain with steel sprockets. Hope I get them before the weekend.

Yes, it is.