Best chain for FE650

freema · Dec 16, 2006

I just removed the supermoto wheels on my FE650 and realized the chain was too short for my off road wheels. I went from 42 to 48 tooths. The manual says to use X ring. I already have 2 almost brand new DID 520VM 112 links (one is from the supermoto setup)

Here is my questions:
1) What is the orginal chain brand, model and # of links that comes with a FE650?
2) What is the best type for longevity?
3) Is the DID 520VM a good chain? I would like to stay with the same brand so I don't have to carry different master links.
4) Best place for shopping chains (US or Canada)?

Need answers ASAP!!! No chain no fun!!

THANKS.

whosahberg · Dec 17, 2006

the original chain is the DID chain , the number of links depends on the gearing .
the model of chain is 520 vm .

the DID is a good product , it is not the only good quality brand

the secret to making them last is maintenance , like cleaning, adjustment , and using a good quaility lube .

i dont reside in canada - sorry

GEE-BEE · Mar 16, 2007

DID VR3, NO MASTER LINK
I HAVE THEM ON FE & FS 650'S AND 999R DUCATI

wesh155 · Mar 17, 2007

i dont use the x ring as i find the x seal wears to quick even when lubed every day.i use a heavey duety o ring did or other good quality there are loads out there.if only useing on the road then yes an x ring but if useing for both go the o ring root but heavey duety they last a lot longer.if you look at the seals from both you will see the diference x ring it thin and flimsy compaired to the o ring this is why they wear so quick.xring usualy lasts me about 12 months off/on road,o ring the one i have now is 2 years old and still verry good inc sproketts and used daily.

ride67 · Mar 2, 2008

Regina non o ring,much lighter,...
just keep it clean and lubricated,.
makes the most power,.

Johnf3 · Mar 2, 2008

ride67 said:
Regina non o ring,much lighter,...
just keep it clean and lubricated,.
makes the most power,.

Yep, that extra .25 hporsepower that you will gain on the 650 with that non-oring chain, one of the most powerful dirt bikes around, is very important.

Make sure and keep a spare chain in your fanny pack for all long rides. You'll be needing it.

ride67 · Mar 15, 2008

am 40 years old benn using these on everything never had any failure,.
had many with other o ring/xring garbage,but thanx for the heads up,.
whats a fanny pack,as i am hetro,do you use this fanny pack when you race supermoto???
can it help my slow lap times,and does it hurt the first time??
i have some pix of a sis oring that had over 60 fractures,..

ride67 · Mar 15, 2008

broke chain,from my crf450 two race weekends

ned37 · Mar 15, 2008

ride67, i think what johnf3 is saying is that as far as the off-road world is concerned, a sealed ring chain is superior to a non-sealed. (be careful mixing genre john, the sm people are a different breed than the crusty dirtmongers you hang out with, somewhat related to the marquis).
in a sandy or extremely dirty event, like the alligator enduro, a new non-sealed chain was toast at the end.

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