Picking out the right Chain&Sprocket kit brand

[raidinmd]

Like the thread title says I'm looking for the right brand to get for my 1999 750 kat, the current chain and sprocket have seen better days. I'm wanting to keep it stock so I know how many teeth they need but as for brand that always leaves me wondering, getting the best bang for the buck. looking around I see a lot of these colored chains but not always hearing the best about them. so any suggestions or what do you use and your experience with them? gonna pick up a kit next month. also anything else I might want to touch up or check while I've got all apart?

[92xjunker]

DID, RK or EK chain, contact GFSXjim for sprockets. He is a member here that makes sprockets.

[raidinmd]

msg sent. what chain do you use and how has it handled?

[92xjunker]

DID x-ring with a custom steel and aluminum sprocket. Haven't put many miles on the setup. You can see my sprocket at http://www.7thgeardesigns.com red and black two piece.

[shpielers]

I'm using a DID x ring also. Last chain got 27k miles, sprockets showed almost 0 wear. Works great for me.

While you've got the clutch cover off, I'd recommend greasing the worm gear in there with marine grease and adjusting the clutch. See Krey's post:

http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=130611&highlight=Krey+worm+gear+marine+grease+bearing

Makes things much smoother.

[raidinmd]

what are the differences between some of the numbers I'm seeing I see like 520/530/428 etc etc I'm not sure what the pitch is supposed to mean

[92xjunker]

You need a 530, it references the width of the chain.

[raidinmd]

Yes, that would be important to know lol thanks.

[KAT TOY]

I have >40K miles on my RK xring chain and aluminum rear sprocket. still going. LUBE. LUBE. LUBE.

[92xjunker]

Stay away from the cheap Chinese chains on eBay. Spend your money on quality chain, sprockets and tires. Failure of these components at speed would not go well. Lube the clutch worm gear and check the clutch rod seal.

[raidinmd]

after looking at some of the chains I'm gonna go with a RK 530 XSOZ1 Standard Motorcycle Chain and a 45/15 sprocket set from GSXFJim, grand total looks like it will run about 200+- depending where i can find the chain the cheapest. when I get it all I'll post some pics of it

[92xjunker]

Good choice

[H-2 CHARLIE]

I use Drive systems in huntington beach : they have everything as well a AFAM sprockets get steel not aluminum

[shpielers]

I have >40K miles on my RK xring chain and aluminum rear sprocket. still going. LUBE. LUBE. LUBE.

40k? Nice! Surprised an aluminum sprocket would hold up that long but I guess properly lubed...

[raidinmd]

new chain is in, just waiting on my sprockets from jim