Drive chain

caballito · 07-10-2008, 05:20 PM

Need a new chain for me bike. Is anyone here familiar with SSS (or Triple S) chains at all? Are they any good? Would appreciate any advice. Cheers

Spree · 07-10-2008, 05:52 PM

The last chain I replaced was a DID kit with front and rear sprockets. Up to now its been fine, no stretch as yet. I use Wurth dry lube on it but I don't know if thats the reason, maybe its just a good chain and sprocket kit?

Rerb · 07-10-2008, 07:18 PM

Hello,
Triple S stuff ain't too bad but it's not DID, just make sure it's a good one as they do a range of chains just like DID. The original chain on you're bike will have been heavy duty O ring, I personally would fit the best possible.

deano · 07-10-2008, 10:24 PM

yip the best you can afford (and then borrow another tenner from the missus for an even better one) - I had a chain snap on a 750-4 many years ago, sliced through engine casings & locked the back wheel solid at 80mph, wouldn't want that to happen to anyone

druidsam · 07-11-2008, 06:27 AM

i cant comment on th SSS chains im curently using an EK heavy duty that was recommended by the guy that does my repairs,he uses the same chain and sprockets on his gsxr 1000, so it should be well up to the power produced by my 600

................................Sam

caballito · 07-11-2008, 09:55 AM

Cheers guys. The chain I have in mind is a heavy-duty gold x-ring, which is still cheaper than a DID o-ring. Rerb, did you have a Triple S on your bike? How long did it last?

Rerb · 07-11-2008, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caballito

Cheers guys. The chain I have in mind is a heavy-duty gold x-ring, which is still cheaper than a DID o-ring. Rerb, did you have a Triple S on your bike? How long did it last?

No, I use DID but I know a lot of people who have and non have had any real complaints (other than them not lasting as long).

Spree · 07-11-2008, 11:52 AM

One thing to bear in mind, when replacing potential hazardous items is buy the best you can afford. Brakes, chains, tyres etc,,,,

If the DID set is only a few quid more than the SSS part then I would plump for the DID but thats more down to having good experiences with DID in the past.

07-10-2008, 05:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
caballito Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 4	Drive chain Need a new chain for me bike. Is anyone here familiar with SSS (or Triple S) chains at all? Are they any good? Would appreciate any advice. Cheers

07-10-2008, 05:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Spree Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton Le Willows Posts: 3,206	Re: Drive chain The last chain I replaced was a DID kit with front and rear sprockets. Up to now its been fine, no stretch as yet. I use Wurth dry lube on it but I don't know if thats the reason, maybe its just a good chain and sprocket kit?
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07-10-2008, 07:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rerb Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Staffs Posts: 1,800	Re: Drive chain Hello, Triple S stuff ain't too bad but it's not DID, just make sure it's a good one as they do a range of chains just like DID. The original chain on you're bike will have been heavy duty O ring, I personally would fit the best possible.

07-10-2008, 10:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
deano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,032	Re: Drive chain yip the best you can afford (and then borrow another tenner from the missus for an even better one) - I had a chain snap on a 750-4 many years ago, sliced through engine casings & locked the back wheel solid at 80mph, wouldn't want that to happen to anyone
deano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,032

07-11-2008, 06:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
druidsam Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: central scotland Posts: 5,160	Re: Drive chain i cant comment on th SSS chains im curently using an EK heavy duty that was recommended by the guy that does my repairs,he uses the same chain and sprockets on his gsxr 1000, so it should be well up to the power produced by my 600 ................................Sam
	trust me! im a druid

07-11-2008, 09:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
caballito Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 4	Re: Drive chain Cheers guys. The chain I have in mind is a heavy-duty gold x-ring, which is still cheaper than a DID o-ring. Rerb, did you have a Triple S on your bike? How long did it last?

07-11-2008, 11:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
Spree Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton Le Willows Posts: 3,206	Re: Drive chain One thing to bear in mind, when replacing potential hazardous items is buy the best you can afford. Brakes, chains, tyres etc,,,, If the DID set is only a few quid more than the SSS part then I would plump for the DID but thats more down to having good experiences with DID in the past.
	I read that smoking weed destroys your brain cells - so I gave up reading Why not try out our other sites? The Biker Cafe and Bikerholic

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