choosing new chain

[system32]

help me choose new chain for my 04 gs

http://www.ebay.com/itm/380651406866

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-2006-2007-2008-2009-2010-SUZUKI-GS500-GS-500-F-500F-BLUE-ORING-CHAIN-/370844117512?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5658082a08&vxp=mtr

is it worth additional 20$ for o-ring?

[Courtice_GS500]

IMO yes spend the extra $20.

The last longer and stretch less.

Just my $0.02

[Kerry]

I agree about O-ring chains in general, but for this particular one...

Rivet Masterlink is included (Riveting tool may be needed; NOT included)

That's a deal breaker for me, since I don't have a riveting tool.  All of my replacement chains have had a clip-style master link which can be installed with common tools.

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I haven't updated it for several years now, and I believe some of the retailers "are no more" ... but this old [Chains & Sprockets] document might give you some ideas. 

[rharding91]

Its really easy to rivet a link on just buy a 20$ rivet link tool off the web and watch a couple youtube videos. I find it simpler than the clip style.

[Slack]

I never thought I'd do this, but I'm going to choose a different side of the fence then Kerry.  I only use rivet-on master links.  They are considerably stronger then a clip on.  Bite the bullet and pony up the cash for a rivet tool/chain breaker from someone like motion pro (about the same price as a chain).  You'll be happy when your chain doesn't come apart at freeway speeds locking up your rear wheel and sending you sliding underneath the Semi that had been traveling right next to you.
As far as o-ring vs roller, I'd say get an o-ring, although they are about 2x as expensive they should last 3x as long.

[Kerry]

I never thought I'd do this, but I'm going to choose a different side of the fence then Kerry. 

Gee!  You're gonna make me feel like I'm actually a somebody around here.  (I'm really just a regular guy....  )

I only use rivet-on master links.  They are considerably stronger then a clip on.  Bite the bullet and pony up the cash for a rivet tool/chain breaker from someone like motion pro...

I'm sure you're right, and I really should "pony up".  Once I can kick myself out to the shed and get my engine to turn again ... and re-register my bike (expired a couple weeks ago) ... and put enough additional miles on to plan for my next chain ... I'll do it - I promise!

[Slack]

Gee!  You're gonna make me feel like I'm actually a somebody around here.  (I'm really just a regular guy....  )

Make a high quality valve adjustment video and donate a valve kit to the community, you become a star   

[system32]

i'll got o-ring, thanks for advice

[RossLH]

Make a high quality valve adjustment video and donate a valve kit to the community, you become a star   

BaltimoreGS has a few videos of valve adjustments on Youtube. They're pretty cut and dry, from start to finish.

[jestercinti]

X-ring is just as good if not better.  Anything "ring" is what you want.

And you can use a clip-on link.  Safety wire it on, you'll be fine.  Gone 4,000 on my EK X-Ring 520 chain, and no worries.

To each one's own I guess...

[fetor56]

X-ring is just as good if not better.  Anything "ring" is what you want.

And you can use a clip-on link.  Safety wire it on, you'll be fine.  Gone 4,000 on my EK X-Ring 520 chain, and no worries.

To each one's own I guess...

What is this "Safety wire"......do u have a pic?

[weedahoe]

I vote for an o-ring chain and a rivet style link also

[system32]

after 1  day searching and choosing cheap and quality chain finally i bought EK O-Ring chain

[mitch79]

Don't forget EK make a screw type master link, no special tools required. Another option for you.
http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=16084

[system32]

i bought http://www.ebay.com/itm/190801604582?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648 this one
and there written that clip type masterlink is included

[Slack]

Make a high quality valve adjustment video and donate a valve kit to the community, you become a star   

BaltimoreGS has a few videos of valve adjustments on Youtube. They're pretty cut and dry, from start to finish.

Kerry's video was out long before BaltimoreGS'.  Not that Baltimore hasn't helped the community, he has put out several video's.

[RossLH]

I'm well aware of that. I think I read your previous post wrong.

[Kerry]

Don't forget EK make a screw type master link, no special tools required. Another option for you.
http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=16084

Thanks for the reminder!  With this info, I may have to "reneg" on my future promise to buy a Motion Pro-style chain breaker / riveting tool.  (Those babies are expensive!)  Even at the almost "$11 per master link" shown at the site you linked to, I could wear out more chains than my bike will ever use before paying for the tool ... and still have "rivet-like" security.

What will they think of next?   

[system32]

does anyone have painted they'r chain? what do you think of it?

[codajastal]

does anyone have painted they'r chain? what do you think of it?

Do not paint your chain
You can buy chains in different colours.