Which Motorcycle Chain Is Best?

[Shirou]

how often do you change them?

I never replaced a chain in my life.

 

[Kevin1123]

The Renthal R4 chain is prestretched, so you don't have to go through that few thousand miles of constant adjustment. I mean nothing feels worse than rolling on the power followed by a delay whilst the chain 'catches up'. Correct adjustment so that you cant really feel the chain, only the contact patch has really got to be the aim. I change my chain yearly, generally mid spring after the salt and rubbish of winter is over about 12 to 15,000 miles. I used to ride on Tsubaki's but I find the R4 a more reliable stable chain. By stable I mean, maintains correct tension for longer without adjustment.
I know riders who swear by OE chains, which once stretched remain stable for longer, I'm just not prepared to adjust my chain after every ride for a month whilst the chain reaches it's 'stable' state.
Take good care of your chain, it's important. I 'clean' with WD40 (X ring, chain) and then apply a type of lube dependent on weather conditions.

 

[Shirou]

What do you guys use to lube the chain? The manual is very vague and I have been using regular engine oil each time I wash the bike.

 

[CBRHoonigan]

Putoline oil that is a foam, then spray it then get a rag and wipe excess off carefully

 

[GixxersShadow]

I was curious about this question, guess it'll come down to the bike and the rider, as it always does...

 

[GHOSTNINJA]

Its sad how many riders I know that never clean their chain...

 

[CBRHoonigan]

Depends, if you check the chain for the normal wear of them and its still ok its fine, Like i know lads who dont oil there o ring chains due to it being easier not to clean the bike of oil.