I need a new drive chain for my 2001 CBR600F4i and I've never bought a drive chain before so I want to make sure I get the right part. The manual says to use DID525HV-108LE or RKGB525ROZ1-108LE. Im guessing DID and RKGB are the brands, 525 is the size of the links and 108LE is 108 links. I'm not sure though so I could use some help on that.
So what exactly do I need and what brands would you recommend?
Thanks

 

I dont want to have to buy a new chain for a while so I'm getting a DID 525 ZVM-X for my F3 this week. Highly recommend the X-ring series from DID. I've had a really good run in the past with them on my motocross bikes even with a lot of chain chewing mud riding. Got a really good price cause I'm doing a favour for the dude that owns the shop. No, not the type of favour all you dirty minded people are thinking.

 

You wanna get a new chain and sprockets, if you're putting it on yourself you should get a chain rivet tool to rivet the master link. RK part #1062-010W is a chain and sprocket kit w/ the OEM gearing of 16 and 46, it's what I plan to get when I need a new chain although I'm not quite there yet at 17k on the factory chain. You should be able to find it for about $160 online. I got my chain tool already from here Tusk Chain Riveting Tool | ATV | Rocky Mountain ATV/MC they also have the motion pro, it's just a little more pricey.

 

Correct...D.I.D & RK are Honda oem chain suppliers. Size 525 & 108 links are stock size. (D.I.D & RK are my go-to chains.)

Its a good idea to change your sprockets when you change your chain, as worn sprockets will prematurely wear a new chain...& also create a possible unsafe situation.

While you can buy your chain & sprockets a la carte, you'll get much better prices by buying a package deal. RK chains used to offer a discount to CBRF members on packages, & still might. Many of us here use Sprocket Center. I recommend them as well. They have good prices on quality kits.

Changing your own sprockets & chain isn't rocket-science. You can do it & save yourself a nice chunk of change. All you need is a good quality rear stand, some basic hand tools, & a chain-tool kit. I use the Stockton Tool Company Chain Breaker & Rivet Tool Kit, purchased from CycleGear. We have a really good tutorial here for you to refer to & it will walk you thru the steps...https://cbrforum.com/forum/how-mecha...et-swap-97641/

Good luck.

 

all you need is a hammer and a punch to install the master link... No need of the special tool..

 

I suggest RK's high tensile strength chain. Just as good as DID and about 2/3rds the price.

 

I'm gonna go ahead and get the sprockets with the chain as suggested. Thinking about getting the RK 520 conversion kit for $160 but not sure if it would be better to stick with the stock 525 size. Thanks everyone

 

I'm gonna stick w/ the 525 on mine since it's lasted so good even after the previous owner neglected it. I don't think it really makes much of a difference though.

EDIT: I ordered the stock replacement RK chain and sprocket kit here for $154 https://www.denniskirk.com/800001.sk...utm_medium=cse, looks like I got the last one in stock but they should have more soon if you're not in a hurry. All the 520 kits from RK are down 1 tooth on the front sprocket, so you want to take that into account if you get one of those. Here is their page w/ their kits for honda's http://www.rkexcelamerica.com/street_rk_honda_kits.html.

 

...in related info: What about those color-coated chains and sprockets? I have a stock red/blk and would love new red ones. Also,any info on red brake shoes for an '02. Thanx, good info all around.

 

Seeing as we have disk brakes there is no such thing as red brake shoes. Maybe for a truck with drum brakes but not for motorcycles....