Chain questions
 

Hi guys
I have a few questions reg the drive chain. mine broke.

*What happens to the broken chain? can it be used for spare links? Or must it be thrown away? seems such a waste as I think my broken chain is really still in very good shape. (I had to shorten to 108 in emergency.)
*Ok to use o ring links on x ring chain?
* PO installed new sprockets and chain and it has about 12000km on. chain broke but sprockets still very good. 👍👍 Should I get an expensive chain now or rather just OEM and change everything when all 3 is worn?
*Looking at DID 520vx2 Street chain. is it good for Tenere 660?

Thanx alot!

Hello mate
I use a 520 vx2 on my xt no issues at all.
I personally wouldn't keep the chain even for links.

If your chain broke without warning or excessive wear then I'd put it straight in the bin - all of it! You can't be sure any of the other links/plates aren't going to suffer the same fate.

I's also give the thumbs-up for a DID 520VX2 X-Ring chain; it is about the best, strongest and longest-lasting you can get.

Thanks for advice.

So let me get this straight: when a chain breaks at all, it must be thrown away?

Is the gold or grey DID 520vx2 beter (rust)?

Maybe not 'must', but you'd be well-advised to throw it away and ill-advised to re-use it! ;)

The gold coating is supposed to prevent rust. However, if you ever get rust on your chain (any chain), you aren't using enough lube or maintaining it properly!

Some folk like the 'blingy' look of a gold chain, but really it doesn't make a whole heap of difference - It's how you look after it that counts. In any case, a chain that actually still looks gold after it's been on the bike a few miles is more than likely under-lubed. I have a gold DID on mine, but you can't actually tell it's gold at all - the Scottoiler sees to that!

I would change all 3 at once ie chain and both sprockets. And yes DID is fantastic.