JT Sprockets Black Steel JTC520X1R2036DL 36-Link Heavy Duty X-Ring Drive Chain (520 X1R2)

Arrived on time, fit well, easy install (no special tools needed), no trouble so far (300 city miles). Clip v rivet argument aside, this is a quality product and functioning as needed on a CB250 in the city.

I installed this on a KTM 350-SXF. It is drastically heavier than another brand new non or-ring chain I have. I decided to try the X-ring chain. Taking a few links out was very hard, but a good thing. This chain is STRONG! The only part that was not favorable was installing the master link. It took 2 pairs of pliers to compress the rings and then another pair of pliers to push the clip into position. If something happened on a trail with minimal tools, I don't think you could get the masterlink with rings back on. I almost ditched the final 2 rings when installing in my garage. Depending on how long it lasts, I might do it again. Based on the pain for installation and extra drag on the motor, I would recommend going the non ring type and just replace the chain once a year.

This chain is great. Absolutely love it, put it on my 1994 XR650L and it works great. Small note, while I was purchasing it suggested I buy a master link, but the chain came with one so I have a spare now.

I decided to change my drive chain from 530 to 520 do to availabilty and cost. The new 520 chains are just as strong and if I had no choice I could find one locally. My local cost for a 530 chain and sprockets if they were available would have cost about $50 more and the stength would have been the same. This chain is proving to be a good choice and I received it sooner than I would have had I ordered the items locally. Besides the chain I also odered the sprockets through JT. To me this has been a good choice and an even better value.

I installed it myself in spring of 2015. In summer of 2019 it is still going strong. It sagged recently, so I am ready to replace it with a new one, but I have put about 10K miles on it, mostly city miles, so not usually going above 70mph. Would recommend.

Although I’m pretty sure they don’t have their own chain factory, JT is a trusted brand. So the manufacturing and finish on this link are good quality. Certainly a good choice among many similar options, it worked as expected for me. BTW- not a great value when you consider that a pretty good 120 link chain costs about $125. Inexperienced enthusiasts beware: Good luck buying just the pin clip on its own, so be careful, and use the right tool (master link pliers-not a screwdriver and a hammer.)

I have installed and used this chain on my DR-Z 400 and have no complaints. It included both a rivet master link (which I used) and a clip type. The chain fit perfectly and I have no complaints so far. My only dissatisfaction was that the chain was shown to be in stock but was not actually shipped for about a week. However, it still arrived on the last day of the projected delivery dates so I suppose there is no complaint due.

Couldn't ask more from this master link. Easy to install (if you know what you're doing). As with any master link, if you screw up the install you are going to need a new one so buy 2 just in case you over do it ;)