currently riding stock 13/39 sprockets. i picked up a 45t steel sunstar and i need a new chain. very small selection of chains here, mostly cheap chinese products, but today i found a place that has a DID 520 chain

its the standard one, 120 links for $60 bucks but i see that it has mixed reviews (one guy claimed it snapped after 300 miles...):


http://www.motorcycl...WT.ac=SLIsearch

my other option would be to order one from the dealer and wait a month.

it seems DID is a good brand, but the idea of a chain snapping on me while im travelling on the highway is very frightening, i need peace of mind. what would you suggest? i ride all street by the way.

i would trust the did before i got  china brand chain. if you can, try for a renthal or regina chain.

If you can, try for a name brand o-ring or x-ring chain.  MUCH longer service life than a standard chain...  and pretty much zero maintenance.
A stretching chain is what kills sprockets, so you'll save there as well.

Good Luck!

DID is a very good brand but dont waste your money on the standard chain if you put on lots of road miles...You will find good quality X-ring chains  for less than $100...

ALL chains need plenty of service,,cleaning and oiling,,Every 300-500 miles if you expect it to last..

Take my,and others advice..Clean and lube your new chain often with a good chain wax spray..It does fling off a little but its wax and wipes right off your bodywork...

    Paul

I went with an O-ring RK Japan chain which was about 50-55 bucks. They make good chains for an affordable price. I got about 1500 miles on it so far and it works great with basically no stretch.

This is one of those subjects where personal opinion always outweighs what is technically "Correct". So with that in mind, here is what a good parts person will tell you about purchasing a chain (I know, because I was a good parts person for 20 years).

First rule, buy your chain and sprokets together. A worn chain will wear out your new sprokets, and a worn sprocket will wear out a new chain almost 50% faster (Or more depending on how worn each of the variables are).
If you purchase an o-ring, or an x-ring chain you do not 'technically' need to oil or lube the chain. X-ring and o-ring chains are internaly lubed. As long as you clean the chain to keep dirt and grime from destroying the o or x ring, and you do NOT use harsh chemicals that do the same, your chain will last just as long, and service you just as well without appying any chain lube.
That said, I always do anyway. A thin coat of Maxima chain lube after cleaning is all you need. If you have an x or o-ring chain stay away from chain "Wax". It's thicker and collects the dirt and grime that will wear out that o ring! Clean the chain with soapy water and a plastic bristled bruch (A toothbrush works great), rinse it off and spray it with WD-40 and wipe clean. Ride it around the block to get the chain nice and warm, and then spray a thin coat of chain lube while spinning the rear tire. Give it a few minutes to soak in, and then wipe off excess with a rag.
Keep it adjusted correctly. If your chain gets loose and starts flopping around, it is going to wear out those sprockets, and the vicious cycle will begin. A new chain is going to stretch, so check it beofre and after EVERY ride.

Stay away from anything cheap from China.

DID, RK, Renthal.

thank you all for the great input. i bought the standards DID chain. I know there are tons of chains on the market and there is tons of info and debate on chains on this forum, but my options were pretty much just limited to this DID chain and whatever stock chain Honda uses, I was just asking if this chain (which is one of the cheapest available) was actually dependable or if i have to worry about it snapping like one of the reviewers claimed. anyways ive been riding it around for a couple days now with my new sprocket, much smoother than the old, i think i'll be alright, thanks for all the info

i dont like threads without pictures. my new sunstar 45t and DID basic roller chain. after taking the picture i installed the chain guide which i had to modify to fit. im very happy with it

DID chains, check out their website to see the differences in chain life between ring and non-ring chains.

I run DID 520VT2 chains on three of my bikes (2 XRs) because they are narrower than other ring chains to suit bikes not designed with clearances for wide chains.
These chains are about twice the cost of a non ring chain but have a life that is up to 10 times longer so they have a much better Life Cycle Cost.  They can also extend sprocket life because of their lower stretch rate and not requiring dirt attracting oil.