chain kit reviews: driven, did , rk, vortex ect.

[k9gsxr600]

I am looking ahead to replacing my stock chain at around 17K or so, Which chain kit do you guys prefer(strongest/ect.) and why? getting stock gearing to keep my odometer on point.
this thread helped a lot too http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=311027&highlight=chain+reviews
Thanks in advance.

***EDIT ***
I answered my own question again sorry
In order to best help you pick your chain we have listed the tensile strength ratings from each major manufacturer.
EK ZZZ 530=11,400 (Strongest 530)
EK MVXZ 530=9,900
DID ZVM2 530=10,370
EK MVXZ 520=9,400 (Strongest 520)
RK GXW 520=8,800
DID ERV3=8,660
Regina's GPZ 520=8,204

 

[mototireguy]

***EDIT ***
I answered my own question again sorry
In order to best help you pick your chain we have listed the tensile strength ratings from each major manufacturer.
EK ZZZ 530=11,400 (Strongest 530)
EK MVXZ 530=9,900
DID ZVM2 530=10,370
EK MVXZ 520=9,400 (Strongest 520)
RK GXW 520=8,800
DID ERV3=8,660
Regina's GPZ 520=8,204

Two other high quality chains not in your list are Tsubaki, Renthal.

And stay away from aluminum sprockets unless you're going racing. Use steel sprockets for longer service life.

 

[2strokeYardSale]

Regina 520 ORN (lighter bike) or ORS (heavier bike). No stretching, put it on and never adjust it.

 

[TheRiddler]

When I asked this question the vast majority preferred DID, so I bought one. It lasted long enough so that I sold the bike before it showed any sign of wear.

My next chain (coming up soon) will be whichever I can find on sale. I personally believe the difference in chain life to be negligible compared to cost. And I have my own breaker/press, so frequent changes aren't much of an issue.

 

[WeekEndWarrior]

Erv3DID with driven sprocket!

most chains will last many happy miles as long as you clean and oil them

 

[fast4d]

DID ZVM2 525 tend to last 15-18k miles on my twins. cleaning/oiling more frequently did not seem to increase life.

 

[Dorkhedeos]

Im happy with my did zvm2 525. Im in about 10k miles and its been holding up really well. Im using it with 2 AFAM sprockets.

 

[Kestrel]

I've been through a couple DID Gold X-Rings w/ the usual steel sprockets and seem to get about 15-18k out of the sets.