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agraebner:
Im hoping this gets a lot of info back that will be helpful to a lot of people.  In the current market there are TONS  of brands and models of chain.  I cant seem to find and good info reguarding quality and charecteristics.  Whats the best bang for the buck chain?  What chain lasts the longest?  What chain is most resistant to rust or water damage ect??  What chain would be the best to throw in your tool kit as a spare??( you know cheap but could save the day)  So far the bikes ive had all had new chains on them when I got them, most were some sort of value set with sprockets.  Whats everyones prefernece for sprockets.  What steel sprocket is the most durable?  What alloy is the best? Twin rings really worth it?   Please dont hesistate to throw any info you might have out here so that anyone looking to spend some of their tax refund get what they hoped for.  Thanks Aaron

blueoval:
I am currently using an Orbit 520 O ring chain.  I currently have 14/48 gearing.  There is a very small amount of rub on the case, but it is minimal.  Only have 4 rides on it, so don't know how it is going to hold out. 

drewh14:
I don't know much, but I do know I keep a spare chain. Ya just never know.


Western Powersports: $20
http://www.bikebandit.com/western-power-sports-520-standard-motorcycle-atv-chain?m=3853&t=1

Parts Unlimited: $20
http://www.bikebandit.com/parts-unlimited-520-standard-chain?m=3853&t=1

RK: $25
http://www.bikebandit.com/rk-m520-standard-chain?m=3853&t=1

Those are great spares. I'd go with the RK. But keep in mind they're so cheap because they don't even have Orings. So the key word there is spare.


And correct me if I'm wrong, but I usually run steel sprockets. Isn't aluminum softer, and going to wear out quicker?

blueoval:
I run steel sprockets on the k5.  I don't think aluminum will last long on that bike.  Though steel is heavier and the rotational mass is increased, I doubt it would be noticed by the average rider. 

hughes:
Hey check out the primary drive brand chains and sprockets from rockymountain. They are cheap in price but they last. I ran the 0-ring chain and steel sprockets on my 500 for a few seasons. I'm currently running primary drive chain and sprockets on my YZ250 for the last three years. great stuff.

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