Any recommendations on what chain to get? I'm looking to spend about $100-$120. I'd like a gold chain but nbd.

 

RK & D.I.D are factory Honda OEM suppliers. I recommend either.

Many of us use Sprocket Center for our chain/sprocket needs.

 

+1 to D.I.D.

I have their gold chain and love it, Doesn't stretch much at all.

 

Okay, thanks. Is my price range realistic for a decent quality chain? I ride pretty hard sometimes, but I'm willing to service it regularly....

 

I think I paid $150 for mine, but do you really want to cheap out on something that could potentially break and have severe consequences?

Also, If your doing your chain you would want to do your sprockets as well or it will drastically lower the life of your chain and cause for an early replacement.

 

Hm. The guy at the dealership told me I would need a new chain within the next 1000 miles, but that it would be to save the longevity of my sprocket. I asked him if he thought there was any danger of it breaking, and he said no, just that it would cause additional wear to the sprockets if I kept it on. Sprockets are pretty expensive and he seemed confident that the ones I have are in good shape, so I'll be keeping them.

I don't want to skimp, but I hear it's quite possible to get a chain that is perfectly durable in my price range.

 

I would just go with a kit, they are not that expensive and you will get the most milage out of your new chain and sprockets, but hey if you want to change the parts more frequently and seperatly than be our guest. Just remember we are not selling anything to you and we make no gain by giving you advice; however, the guy at the dealership does make a gain and by making it sound like he is saving you money than you will come back to the dealership to give them more business. Just something to think about before you make your decision.

 

For the price ($150-180) you buy a complete kit of both sprockets and the chain. You typically don't replace just the chain. Do it the right way.

JMO

 

If you don't want to skimp, then get one of the good chains mentioned. Just take a break from eating out for a couple of weeks & you've made up the dif.

As mentioned above, it is prudent to replace your sprockets w/ chain. Sometimes you can just replace the chain. However, more often than not, the sprockets need replacement as well.

 

Hm. Very well, if that's the general consensus I'll trust your opinions. What price range do you recommend for a sprocket?