Gaarmstrong318 Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Hey folks, I need some advice on chains and sprockets, I have a Yamaha XJ6 Dirversion F 2010 which is a daily rider (even in bad weather as I only have a bike license) and it's coming Round to needing a new chain and sprockets, this set had done around 8K miles but I would like to know what are the best makes of chains and sprockets and what chain lube people use. I use the extreme lube you get at Halfords cause I got through a lot of it as I clean it once a week.So without spending hundred upon hundreds of pounds what are the most cost effective and long lasting chains and sprockets and what lube would people suggest (also has to be easily purchasable and again not costing an arm and leg per can)Thank you in advance folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Hi and welcome to the forum Pop over to newbies and introduce yourself I would go with a D.I.D X ring chain and renthal or talon sprockets As for lube I would maybe think of fitting a scottoiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 +1 for Scott oiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaarmstrong318 Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 Are the worth it? Plus cause I ride all year to work salt becomes a big problem right now the old chain has a seized link in it ( any advice on that?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Yeah, a Scottoiler would definitely benefit you I think...... As Stu says, a DID X-ring chain and sprocket set would probably be your best bet. ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaarmstrong318 Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 Thank you very much! One last question if I may, does anyone know where I can buy the kits at a good price? Or the parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fro Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Wemoto are pretty good on price. Sportsbikeshop too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iangaryprice Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I was checking over my bike today GSX600F. My chain and sprockets look like they are due for replacement.As suggested above DID X-ring seems to be the way to go. Not sure about sprockets but form comments above Renthal seem to be recommended. Demon Tweeks seem to do good prices, not sure what make the sprockets are though.Chains don't like the salt and wet roads. I hardly touched mine all summer just a quick spray with lube every other week.During December I had to lube it after every trip (several trips greater then 100miles each)If you are using your bike all through winter a Scott oiler is well worth considereing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lateralus Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 How much would you expect to pay for somewhere to supply and fit a Scottoiler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I have always had great success with ebay for chain and sprockets! always seem to be the cheapest pricesAs for a scottoiler the hardest part is setting them up and when set up right they are worth their weight in gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuktuk Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Tsubaki chains are very well made apparently. They are the brand alot of vehicle manufacturers use for their timing chains.Got one coming for the blade from sportsbikeshop.com who also do c+s kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Tsubaki chains are very well made apparently. They are the brand alot of vehicle manufacturers use for their timing chains.Got one coming for the blade from sportsbikeshop.com who also do c+s kits. Indeed they are I have used them in the past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbeef Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 I can confirm you probably wont get a better chain than a Tsubaki. I used to work for a chain manufacturer and I would directly test the competitors, nothing really stood up to their stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuktuk Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Think its a sigma X ive ordered... Thought it seemed expensive but it was cheaper than the did equivalent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 You get what you pay for with chains IMO. Worth getting a good one if you ride all year. Scotoiler, Tutoro or similar definitly worthwhile if you ride through winter.Make sure you use a rivet link to close the chain rather than the little clip type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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