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Will any 525 chain fit my 99 zx6?
whats a reasonable brand to get hand how much should I pay. was thinking to spend 140-160 dollars.
I have seen another brand in a yellow box for $90, anybody know this brand? and is the chain ok?
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Glenn

i'd opt for either a (for logevity) or a 520 (for a few more hp) rather than the 525, id also replace the sprockets as well.

depends on wether you want a quality chain or no-name, choice is yours but i ALWAYS buy a good quality chain with a rivet link, just my $0.02 worth - take it or leave it

BTW, I use DID or RK

thanks Phil, Yep Im changing both sprockets and going up 3 teeth on the rear.Im thinking between DID and RK.
How many ks will I get out of 520? and how much more will I get out of a 525?
Cheers

umm if ur current sprockets are 530, u will need a 530 chain....

ussually u replace all 3 (chain and both sprockets) as a bad sprocket will chew out a chain quickly...

the higher the number (530,525,520) the stronger and heavier the chain, therefore the longer it lasts..the lower the number the lighter the chain, and the more HP gain u will get...

if the bikes a commuter id go 530..if its a track bike, id go 520...if its a bit of everything id go 525...

hope that helps

also ...try to avoid alloy sprockets unless ur racing..they are super light and look cool, but they dont last long!!

bugger already baught the rear sprocket, not sure if its a 525 or 520 I just asked for one that fits a 99zx6. I presume it will fit my current size chain 525 so I guess I'll have to stick with that size with my new chain.

yea u need to match the pitch..525 etc.. different length of links etc..so the wrong sizes wont work very well at all...