Kobura chains - any good

[jedibiker]

The mrs bike requires a chain and sprocket kit, found a good deal with Kobura chain and JT sprockets. Struggling to find reviews on the chain.

DID kit is £35-£40 more but don't mind unless kodura are good.. she doesn't ride erratic or at high speed or track etc.

[Stu]

I can't say I have ever heard of them to be honest! 

 

I am a fan of DID, Tsubaki and Renthal and it would be one of those that I would always go with 

[Gerontious]

I suspect that despite appearances to the contrary that these are not 'made in Japan'. they could possibly be Chinese and repackaged (a tad disingenuously)  in a box with Japanese text, and a Japanese name, then sold as budget alternatives for sale via amazon etc. Im already put off by this lack of info. not even one review on Amazon which itself is very odd.  One thing I have noticed is that they are sold by Sinnis international. perhaps made for them.. 'somewhere'.

 

I wouldn't bother.

[linuxrob]

Go for the JT chain as well as the sprockets.

 

http://www.jtsprockets.com/catalogue/

 

http://www.jtsprockets.com/chain/

 

 

[fastbob]

Nobody has heard of it for a reason . Having said that , not too many people are aware of CZ chain but I got very good use out of one . Made by the Czech company that brought you CZ motorcycles .  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FZS600-FZ600S-FAZER-2001-CZ-Gold-X-Ring-Drive-Chain-/382892119872?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

Edited May 25, 2021 by fastbob

[jedibiker]

my thoughts are echoed here to be fair. But as said they could just be new too. so based on that il go with a more known brand as i normally would.

[jedibiker]

22 minutes ago, fastbob said:

Nobody has heard of it for a reason . Having said that , not too many people are aware of CZ chain but I got very good use out of one . Made by the Czech company that brought you CZ motorcycles .  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-FZS600-FZ600S-FAZER-2001-CZ-Gold-X-Ring-Drive-Chain-/382892119872?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

good stuff on his page mate thanks. looks like il get from that shop.

[Marino]

22 hours ago, Stu said:

I can't say I have ever heard of them to be honest! 

 

I am a fan of DID, Tsubaki and Renthal and it would be one of those that I would always go with 

I would add Regina as good chains as well to your list

[Fish]

Where's the best place to get a chain and sprockets? Is eBay safe or are they mostly knock offs?

 

Fish

[fastbob]

25 minutes ago, Fish said:

Where's the best place to get a chain and sprockets? Is eBay safe or are they mostly knock offs?

 

Fish

eBay is a market place for thousands of reputable and established traders . Before you buy , scroll down and see who the seller is . A lot of the time it turns out to be M&P of Swansea especially if you are looking for the best deal on Chains and Sprockets . Maybe you are thinking of Amazon , AliExpress or , God forbid , Wish . 

[Mississippi Bullfrog]

10 hours ago, Fish said:

Where's the best place to get a chain and sprockets? Is eBay safe or are they mostly knock offs?

 

Fish

Check the seller. Some eBay sellers are excellent, some are hopeless. Personally I buy from Wemoto.

[Stu]

11 hours ago, Fish said:

Where's the best place to get a chain and sprockets? Is eBay safe or are they mostly knock offs?

 

Fish

 

As others have mentioned check the seller 

 

I have ordered loads of ebay that was cheaper than everywhere else to find out it was M&P 

[jedibiker]

12 hours ago, Fish said:

Where's the best place to get a chain and sprockets? Is eBay safe or are they mostly knock offs?

 

Fish

I got mine from the link fastbob put on to m&p. got jt chain and sprocket and it looks awesome and quality is great. good prices too.

[Mississippi Bullfrog]

Back in the days when I used to replace timing chains on Vauxhall engines the most frequent issue was people buying chain kits off ebay that where made of low grade chocolate. Some of them lasted just a few thousand miles and then snapped. Hence the need to know who the seller is and check the chain specification - if in doubt contact the seller and ask the source of the parts.