Chain and sprockets, also scott oiler

[91cb-1]

Al-right i know there are a million different posts up on this subject already but i need specifics. What are people using. I've just got 10,000 miles out of a Tsubaki alpha 525 chain and sprockets. considering what i paid for them i'm relatively pissed off and want to try a DID as they have a hell of a name for themselves but likewise so does Tsubaki, well their top of the range stuff does anyway. so what model DID do i go for? Also i've been told and have read on hear that the 525 is a bit of overkill. is it worth dropping to a 520? who's done this and with what consequences? And lastly i think part of the reason the chain went to shit so soon is because of neglect. I have a scott oiler on the bike and even though i did fill it up regularly and tightened the chain as required i think that because i have a scott oiler fitted i feel like i can neglect the chain a bit and that is getting in my way, also it's a messy bastard and my side wall is horrible. What are peoples opinions? this is a lot of pay checks that i don't have because i'm unemployed so a lot of saving. need a good chain that's gonna last me don't mind dishing out now to save later.

[guntherrex]

as you said yourself, proper maintenance is the key to long chain life. A scottoiler is supposed to be good, but you need to get the settings right. if you ride in rain a lot it needs to supply quite a bit of oil, on dry summer days it needs almost nothing. I just use a spray can on all my bikes, which ensures you paying attention to your chain.

As for quality chains: I have used quite a few sets of regina chains. They are cheap and last as long as the original ones for me. (have no CB-1 experience on this yet) I think busters has a set for 84 quid. I tried the DID and the tsubaki, but never really found much diference. I'm sure others will disagree though 

[91cb-1]

Thanks Gunther i'm not disagreeing with you but i want to see what others have to say on this subject too, i think the scott oilers going to come off though

[tag60]

hi
have scottoilers fitted to both of mine with a high capacity reservoir behind the number plate for years
best move i have ever made
fitted one to my 1999 cbr6 from new has 22 thu mile on clock still has original chain and sprockets fitted
it is also down to how hard you ride

[91cb-1]

i would drive it every day hard, well up untill recently when when the chain went. The other thing is it is filthy and dirtys up the wheel tyre and the under carraige

[guntherrex]

took the sprocket cover off yesterday, was filled with crud. it will help keeping that space clean, when you change the oil for example. It's 4 or 5 bolts and some cleaning, could help saving the chain. Not sure if a scottoiler delivers the same amount of crap as a spray can?

[91cb-1]

I make a habbit of cleaning that every time i change chain and sprocket, or when ever i'm down and dirty that side of the bike