Sidewinder makes a chain that is super tough. I don't remember what they call it, but it has twice the tensil strength of an X-ring chain. It's pretty expensive compared to other chains but it won't wear out quickly. I bought one and ran it on the EX500 Ninja powered quad that I built and it did great. That bike spit every other chain I ever tried out the back.
Quadramax was one of them. The only problem is that you can't find a master link anywhere for them except sidewinder. They are not standard 520 size on the outside due to the extra thickness.
One day a long time ago I knew the number of links. The numbers you guys posted are close. Rocky Mountain says it's a 96. I bought like a 100 and stretched it out next to the original and cut it off where it needed to be cut, so I never actually counted my chain. The old one is sitting in a drawer in the garage- you're welcome to come count them! I went with a DID X-ring because it had the highest ratings, short of the double-the-price Sidewinder.
Also, I didn't have a 520 chain breaker handy, so I ground the heads of the pins off on the bench grinder.
Originally posted by NRath One day a long time ago I knew the number of links. The numbers you guys posted are close. Rocky Mountain says it's a 96. I bought like a 100 and stretched it out next to the original and cut it off where it needed to be cut, so I never actually counted my chain. The old one is sitting in a drawer in the garage- you're welcome to come count them! I went with a DID X-ring because it had the highest ratings, short of the double-the-price Sidewinder.
Also, I didn't have a 520 chain breaker handy, so I ground the heads of the pins off on the bench grinder.
Oh you guys are so lazy.... Look in the parts listings... LOL ....
Stock chain length on all but Moto is 96 links. I like buying a little longer and having a spare piece for mistakes and future gear changes.
NRath: I have the chain breaker and still prefer the grinder method. Unless I have the compressor on!! Then I just hit the adjuster screw on the chain breaker with the impact, and viola.
My local series is about to start up. 