^its used, and its the stock chain, im not sure what brand. its in good shape tho

 

Replacing chain and sprockets is pretty straightforward. You'll need something to break the chain and a rivet tool for the master link. I bought a chain breaker / rivet tool by Motion Pro for bout $100. But I look at it as a necessary tool investment if someone is going to ride for a while. It'll pay for itself within 2 chain replacements just saving the dealer's labor cost.

Also doing it yourself means you have more options on the chain / sprocket brand and type. Dealership options will be what they stock.

 

My 02 needs a replace badly at 14k mi...why do you recommend stock over aftermarket? Whats the difference between 520 and 525? I was going to get thew Regina or RK -1 kit form bikebandit.com....any insight? It's really nice out here lately and I wanna get back on the bike asap!

 

Switching from stock to a 520 or 530 conversion is going to throw off your speedo and odometer somewhere between 10% to 14%. Most people who opt to get the 520 conversion do this primarily to get the "quick acceleration kits' which are cheaper versus their 525 counterparts. Unless you're looking to be the local wheelie hero, stick with stock and you won't have to wonder what speed you're traveling at or if you just drove 1 mile or 1.75 miles....

 

im getting a new 530 chain. should i go o ring or x ring. i hear x rings stay clean and dont get grungy so fast. I also heard they are stronger. is this true?

 

I don't mean to be rude but why the hell would you buy a 530? They are heavier than stock and complete overkill on a 600. Heck, with the advancement in materials and engineering, these days a good 520 or 525 chain is plenty strong even for most literbikes.

 

Just like he said, unless you're putting some serious power to that rear tire, a 530 is gonna degrade your performance. Stick with the stock 525. Unless you clearly know what's best for your bike than the Honda engineers....

 

hey thanks guys, knew i could count on ya...... il go with the 520.

 

So it's only the -1 that will throw off the speedo, correct? I can go 520 or 525?

 

I'm confused ~ are you saying that strictly going from a 525 to 520 (even if I stick with the stock 16/46 tooth gearing) is going to throw my speedo off?