Triumphrat

RJScotti · 03-25-2008, 11:08 PM

I don't understand Motorcycle chains? I see 520DID, 530 xring, etc.

Can I buy a chain for my Daytona from any source besides the Triumph dealer? If so what do I buy? Also is it really required to change both gears even if no visible wear is seen on those?

blkhrt81 · 03-26-2008, 12:42 AM

You can buy chain at any motorcycle dealer, should be 530 for a 955i unless the sprockets have been changed. I don't change sprockets until I see some wear but there are many who feel it is better to change the whole works as a set. You will need a chain tool, breaker to get your old one off and a riveter to install the new one. Stock length is about 110 links if I remember correctly so I usually buy a 120 link chain and cut to length.DID is good chain, RK is good, seems to me I've heard some gripes about Regina.

RJScotti · 03-26-2008, 01:15 AM

Thanks. I've also found there to be non-oring, oring, and xring chains available. Then theres the reported tensile strength. Chains range from $30 all the way to $250. Any advice there?

blkhrt81 · 03-26-2008, 10:13 AM

x-ring is supposed to be the best, I think I usually spend about $150.00 on a chain. Wouldn't even hurt to check online for comparison pricing. Being in the US you could have it in your hands in a couple days from a place like Dennis Kirk or Bike Bandit.

ckassen · 03-26-2008, 11:33 AM

I was going through the exact same dillema. I got a 530RK 110 link xring chain(I only needed 104links) with snap on master link(no tool)....I cannot remember the exact price or model but I think it was about $110...I just look at tensil strength and price....My friend has a 250hp busa(320hp with NOS) and runs the RK ZZZ so I figure I dont need anything close to that strong....

DaytonaDave · 03-26-2008, 05:03 PM

It's not recommended to use spring links on powerfull road bikes. There should also be a soft link for rivetting - use that.

Japawhat02 · 03-26-2008, 11:30 PM

i got a whole set for 150, but i cant remember where. 430 x ring did chain w/ front and rear sprockets.

Ciocc · 03-27-2008, 08:09 PM

I just finished replacing the chain and sprockets on my Suzuki RF900R. I got my parts from the Sprocket Center <http://www.sprocketcenter.com/>. The 02 Daytona w/ SSSA uses a DID 530 X-Ring chain, 106 links, 18/42 sprockets (according to the manual). The Sprocket Center sells complete sets, or you can just buy the chain alone. It is recommended that the chain and sprockets be replaced as a set, but I can't vouch for doing so or not from personal experience. Anyway, just wanted to share my good experience with the Sprocket Center. I had it at my door in two days, DID Gold 530 X-Ring chain with rivet type master link and a new sprocket set. The sprockets appear to be good quality, and the price was the best that I found.

ckassen · 03-31-2008, 01:21 AM

"Powerful road bikes" hehe....

Oh, and if the sprockets look ok, they are fine...You will be able to easily tell if you need new ones...

F4sSprintST · 03-31-2008, 01:27 AM

MEASURE the length of the existing chain - do a web search on how to do that

THAT will tell you if the chain is streatched enough to warrant replacing the sprockets too