chains, chains, and more chains...choices

outlawbusa

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It's about time to swap out my chain...been browsing to see what's out there these days. x ring or o ring? Colored or not, they have an orange one to match...
RK, EK, etc ($139-$200)?

I found one I think will do pretty good, looks like it's rated strong and has weight reducing holes...item 370499002655
EK 530 MVXZ GOLD X-RING CHAIN 120 LINKS HAYABUSA R1 ZX | eBay

The you have one like this that is a fraction of the cost...yet I believe you get what you pay for when it comes to chains. Item 320683359786
530 O-Ring Red Chain Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa 08-09 - eBay (item 320683359786 end time Apr-12-11 17:09:27 PDT)

Then there's this one...item 390096862674
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0096862674&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT


The prices are sooooo wide spread, which one do you trust in the upper ranges. One says for a Hayabusa, but then says up to 1000cc in the same ad ???

I think the first one is the best bet~!~~?~

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Id get the EK in the first link, You do get what ya pay for in this area.
Maybe hit up Justin at Honda East for a price match or even better deal, gotta help the sponsors.

outlawbusa

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Maybe hit up Justin at Honda East for a price match or even better deal, gotta help the sponsors.

Definitely will and great idea, this late at night just getting some browsing ideas...

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The first chain looks like the real deal. The other two are probably Chinese cr@p. This is not a place to cheap out.

outlawbusa

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Thats dangerous, that later it gets, the easier it is to hit the "Commit to buy" button:whistle:

Nah, not tonight...to late to be making a decision like that on Ebay...I'm sending Justin a PM now

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I have had great luck with EK ZZZ chains . If you run it hard I would at least consider one :whistle:

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This is probably obvious, but recommend you swap out the sprockets while you're at it. Nothing will destroy a new chain faster than old worn sprockets. FWIW, usually cheapest to buy a chain and sprocket kit if you're going with steel in stock ratios.

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Id get the EK in the first link, You do get what ya pay for in this area.
Maybe hit up Justin at Honda East for a price match or even better deal, gotta help the sponsors.

Sad and sorry to say this he seldom replys back.I guess he must be really very busy.:whistle:

outlawbusa

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This is probably obvious, but recommend you swap out the sprockets while you're at it. Nothing will destroy a new chain faster than old worn sprockets. FWIW, usually cheapest to buy a chain and sprocket kit if you're going with steel in stock ratios.

I have about 6 sprockets on the wall and all look like brand new, I swap sprockets so much for different track conditions then for street riding it's just not funny :laugh:

Sad and sorry to say this he seldom, replys back.I guess he must be really very busy.:whistle:

Justin replied per PM very quickly and offered me a great price :thumbsup:, even beat the best Ebay price I quoted...I'll order the ZZZ from him next pay check

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I have about 6 sprockets on the wall and all look like brand new, I swap sprockets so much for different track conditions then for street riding it's just not funny :laugh:
Yeah, I kinda thought that. ;)

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Justin replied per PM very quickly and offered me a great price :thumbsup:, even beat the best Ebay price I quoted...I'll order the ZZZ from him next pay check

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I think I've gotten about 10 PM's in the last 2 days about chains because of this thread. Keep em' coming!

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I'll admit it, I am one of those PM guys! I will be ordering one from Justin as well.

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Get a ZZZ.

I got it for the ultimate peace of mind. Nothing better and its a proven chain

I got my chain from Justin. hes a good guy and does you well! :thumbsup:

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:thumbsup:

I think I've gotten about 10 PM's in the last 2 days about chains because of this thread. Keep em' coming!

I'll be sending you one here soon.
I'm looking for chain and sprockets, stock length and teeth

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EK ZZZ ordered through Justin, thanks for the support and great price.

outlawbusa

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Ordered today, thanks Justin
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