So I don't want to cheap out on a chain.. is this one a piece of crap?:

eBay Link...

Looks like just a no-name chain.. what do I need to look for in a chain? I don't know what usually fails w/ a cheap one..

trey

good enough. You aren't racing are you?

Check this thread out, Kerry posted a chart that he made with a variety of chains and prices on it, It helped me out.

I don't know which specific thread sprint_9 had in mind, but you can find a couple dozen threads with good info by doing a Search for chains sprockets.

Meanwhile, here's a direct link to my GS500 Chains & Sprockets chart.

Finally, I'm with SPARKPLUG - that eBay chain looks fine to me.  But go ahead and compare the price to some of the brand-new chains on that chart.

Whoops must have forgot to post up the url.

Not a bad price: about $5 cheaper than most 520-110 O-ring chains, and only $6.50 in shipping.