Chain Question

[Armycopter]

I did a search but don’t completely understand the chain options. I would like to keep my current stock sprockets 17/46 but want to purchase a good quality chain for them. I don’t know what “520” or “428” means. Can someone recommend a good quality chain that wont break the bank for my stock sprockets? The chain that came with the bike stretches like a rubber band and I am concerned about its quality. Thanks.

[JerryHawk250]

A quick way to check is to measure pin to pin (pitch) A 428 chain is 1/2" and a 520 is 5/8".

[JerryHawk250]

This is the chain I'm using. Just cut to length. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F32 1318221273

[Armycopter]

This is the chain I'm using. Just cut to length. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F32 1318221273

Thanks, how is it holding up for you?

[JerryHawk250]

Thanks, how is it holding up for you?
Very well. I have about 2500 miles on it and never had to adjust it except for when I had replaced the rear tire.

[Armycopter]

Thanks Jerry that is a big help!

[Hancadam]

Thanks Jerry that is a big help!

This is the one I bought for my Brozz, but haven't put it on yet.


https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F32 2043802661

[Armycopter]

This is the one I bought for my Brozz, but haven't put it on yet.


https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F32 2043802661

Thanks hancadam, maybe I just got one built on Friday just before quitting time!

[ChipToothy]

JT Sprockets brand is your go to for budget Made In Japan chains and cogs. I'm running their heavy duty dirt bike chain $15 and have a couple different cogs from them as well. I put 5,000 miles on the Bashan stock chain and have 6,000 on the JT. About every 2-3 weeks the stock chain had to be re-tightened and the Japanese version I've adjust only 3 times just to be safe after binding it up whilst riding like a turkey.

[NzBrakelathes]

I suggest when changing it’s better value to go 520
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F22 2121202245

[timcosby]

but then you have to change sprockets

[Baskt_Case]

I was on the fence with this one for a while...

428 Gold X-Ring 130 Links - $40 Shipped (https://www.amazon.com/NICHE-X-Ring-Chain-Connecting-Master/dp/B07XWPGY1M/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=428+gold+x+ring&qid=1569988056&sr=8-4)