New Chain

[Nev]

Hi
I need a new chain as the one on the bike has rust on alot of its links even though i lub it every second time i take it out.(just another cheep ass part on the Sports classic range)
The question is:...
Is it a good idea to replace the front and rear sprockets if you replace the chain.and what is better a 520 chain or a 525 chain. i was looking at getting a Supersprox STEALTH Tri-Metal 525 Rear Sprocket---and a D.I.D. 525 VM2 Gold X'ring Sealed Chain does this combination sound right.
cheers
Nev

[The Judge]

reckon the best person to check with is Steve Pryor at Frasers Nev

[honestjohn]

Ive got the same chain on the 999.Yes it is recommended to change sprockets when doing the chain. 525 was std on 999 so replaced with OEM Ducati sprockets[as they lasted just on 40 000ks] and purchased chain elsewhere[cause i wanted a gold blingy one!!].I think from memory it was arround $180 for the chain although rec retail was $229.suspect yours std would be 520, being not as potent. 525 should be more than ample. hj

[Nev]

Yeah i did think of asking Steve but as he works at a ducati dealership, i thought that he might not be able to suggest a after market product.

[honestjohn]

i asked him about chains before i got mine. he recommends DID and something else, dont recall what the other was...hj

[Nev]

Thanks HJ
I can buy a 525 front and rear sprockets and chain (blingy gold one) for $299Aus to my door. I have attached the web site.....
www.sprocketcenter.ashopcommerce.com/p/924975/stealth-did-525-zvm2-heavy-duty-chain-sprocket-kit---ducati.html

[Nev]

I have found three different choices light wight, medum and heavy duty. for alot of different models of bikes.
cheers nev.