CHAINS

Reasons Why You Want a Quality Aftermarket Chain

	Stronger - Aftermarket chains are often stronger than your OEM chain. A stronger chain is less resistant to stretching and therefore lasts longer before you need to adjust / replace your chain. A standard measure of a chain's strength is the tensile strength which is the amount of stress needed before the chain breaks or becomes permanently damaged.
	Lighter - Quality aftermarket chains are lighter than the OEM chains they replace. Since the chain is a rotating mass, any reduction in it's weight improves acceleration / deceleration as well as throttle response. A standard measure of a motorcycle chain's weight is the weight per 100 links. A good chain will have the winning combination of being both strong and light for maximum performance.
	Color Choice - Most EK Chains are available in a large variety of colors including natural, black, gold, chrome, red, blue, green, yellow, purple and orange to fit any color scheme. Most DID chains are only available in Gold.
	Necessary for a Pitch Conversion - A popular way of giving your bike better acceleration is converting to a thinner pitch chain (lighter). Most modern liter bikes come stock with a 530 pitch chain whereas 600cc sportbikes come stock with a 525 or 520 pitch chain. With modern technology it is possible to have a "thin" 520 chain that can still handle the 150+ hp of a modern literbike.

The Bottom Line on Motorcycle Chains

Chains and Sprockets are one of the most commonly replaced part on a motorcycle. Replacing your stock chain with a quality aftermarket chain allows you to ride for longer intervals between adjustment and replacement. For those who want a bit of color, EK chains are available in natural, chrome, gold, red, blue, green, yellow, purple. A common upgrade is to install a lighter chain (ie. changing from a stock 530 or 525 pitch chain to a 520 pitch) - it decreases weight and improves acceleration slightly. If you change your chain size, be sure to replace your front and rear sprockets or else the new chain won't fit.