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nairb:
Hello, Once upon a time standard drive chain seemed to be easy to get.  Nowadays every thing seems to be o-ring or x-ring or super heavy-duty.
Well this 550 has done some 40,000+ miles in the past with standard chain.

So my question is ..... is standard DID chain still ok?.  I have new JT sprockets and will get a new chain as well.  Or is there a new brand of chain I should be using. 

Thanks
Nairb

deltarider:
40.000 miles is unbelievable. I am satisfied when a chain has lived 15.000kms.
https://4into1.com/d-i-d-standard-motorcycle-chain-530-100-links/
This chain is currently on mine and it's the worst I ever had. I have to adjust every few rides. The one I liked best so far was the prestretched Tsubaki QR 530.

Bryanj:
Dave Silver sells one for about £20 dont know make or quality

nairb:

--- Quote from: deltarider on May 28, 2020, 07:02:00 AM ---40.000 miles is unbelievable.
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Not the SAME chain all that time..... just a standard one.  I hope the manufacture quality of DID chains is still good.  Are they made in china now??.

Nurse Julie:
We tend to use the standard (non O ring or X ring) drive chains from Mr Sliver, they are OK and do the job no problem.

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