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The DR-Z needs new chain and sprockets. Longest I've ever had a bike with a chain is 3 years, and never needed to replace it, so this is a whole new experience. I've got to the second hurdle and fallen. First hurdle was - how many teeth (going to use stock, which is what I've got now - 15 front and 41 rear). Second hurdle: what chain / brand / kind to buy? Don't want to buy a chain that wears or stretches. And it has to be gold cos the bike needs a bit of bling. Any ideas? Ta in advance.

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DID chains are good, often considered by many to be the best. they do gold versions.

You need to look after gold chains, my bike had gold chain when I got it. It looked good untill winter, I omitted to keep plenty of grease on the side (gold part) the gold colouring started to come off because of rust and it looked horrible.

 

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Take a look at Wemoto. They do chain and sprocket kits for most bikes. You will need a rivetting tool if you haven't got one. I cut chains with an angle grinder so don't bother with a rivet extractor. For fitting the chain I find the KM500 type the simplest to use. The design makes flaring the rivets a doddle with no chance of overdoing it and creating a tight spot. 

 

https://www.wemoto.com/parts/picture/hl-790050

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It's very simple . Choose a well known brand such as EK , Regina or DID . The next bit is easy , the more you pay , the better the chain . For the sprockets just get JT . 

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Ive always been a fan of Tsubaki chains.. and here is a simple answer for you. Full kit, all standard for the bike. £114 less the discount they give to members of this forum.

 

https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/184677?gclid=Cj0KCQjwzYGGBhCTARIsAHdMTQw1WC_XUea2KCRMa4FzPALHpzQyIv4O3v6BYJquXIQBztUzz0tH1Y8aAkbCEALw_wcB

 

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