2006 Katana Chain

[Oddy Turner]

So my 2006 Kat is stock and I would like to keep it that way. I am about to get a new rear tire Monday and I figured as long as I am getting a new tire I might as well replace the chain (17,000 miles on the chain) although the chain is still tight, no kinks, and no signs of wear that I can see. My question is what chain do I get?

I see all these "supposed" chains on ebay for $30.00, but then I see other for $220.00. A shop quoted me $160.00 for a chain and told me the $30.00 chains aren't meant for street bikes, but are meant for four wheelers. So any advice?

[92xjunker]

D.I.D. O ring or X ring chain or RK O ring chain. Never skimp on chains, Always use an O-ring type chain.

[Oddy Turner]

D.I.D. O ring or X ring chain or RK O ring chain. Never skimp on chains, Always use an O-ring type chain.

Check, it will be an oring chain since that came stock on the bike, but I am unsure of what a chain should cost.

[92xjunker]

$160 at a dealer is fair. stay away from Volare chain, those will possibly harm you or your bike.

[Kreylyn]

Check, it will be an oring chain since that came stock on the bike, but I am unsure of what a chain should cost.

A good chain will run aprox $120-$200 for just the chain reg price. Might find cheaper as part of a set or on sale.

What I would suggest....

DID, EK, RK... o ring or Xring chains. Search each, like this...

http://bit.ly/1fLRolJ

Then click shopping... and then compare the prices. You can sort that by price low to high even. Now you have an idea.

The cheapest I saw off hand was an Ebay auction for $125 after shipping.

Krey

[Oddy Turner]

Awesome, thanks guys!

[shpielers]

Unfortunately they're expensive buggers. And I'm due for one soon, most likely ordering this weekend so I'll have it when I actually need to install it. DID is definitely a good brand, my current chain has 25k miles.