Re: 99 sv650 sprockets and chain.

Whoa, wait, so I can't use the little rivet tool to install the
replacement OEM chain? The guy at the shop seemed to think I could,
but he's the same one who didn't notice that the SV/SVS had different
bar ends (I swear, GP Motorsports on El Camino stinks, but there's
this one gal that works the parts counter who makes the rest of it all
worthwhile - plus she's an SV rider).

On 2/13/06, Jim Stewart <[email protected]> wrote:
> james rider wrote:
> > Jim,
> >
> > My bikes got 45,000 miles and the sprockets have never been changed so I am
> > happy with OEM sprockets for sure. The chain was replaced once. If I get OEM
> > sprockets can I buy a non OEM chain without sacrificing longevity?
> >
>
> Yep.  In fact, the OEM chain is made by DID.  But you probably don't want to get
> the OEM Suzuki DID chain because it's endless.  You'd have to remove the
> swingarm to install it.
>
> Have you given any thought to riveted vs. clip-type master links?
>
> BTW, my most recent chain was a DID X-ring and it wore out in about 12K miles.
> I was *not* pleased!  But I installed the same chain again a few months ago
> because that's the only one I could find in local shops in 525 size.  So I'll
> keep a close eye on this one.  Don't know why it shouldn't last as long as the
> OEM DIDs - the X-ring vs. O-ring is basically a gimmick, I think...
>
> -js
>
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> Jim Stewart
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