Chain Question
 

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.

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

This is the chain I'm using. Just cut to length. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F321318221273

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.

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?m...2F322043802661

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

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.

I suggest when changing it’s better value to go 520
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F222121202245

but then you have to change sprockets

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

428 Gold X-Ring 130 Links - $40 Shipped