Chain Kit recommendations for 2018 ATAS?

Dan [ATAS2018] · Oct 14, 2022

Hey guys!

This one is pretty straightforward, I'll need a new chain kit soon, and I have no idea where to look.

I want to keep the original ratio - 16/42, I'm happy with it
I want a high-durability chain with the best link seals available... which are the best? X,Z, ZXW?
I usually wash my chain with kerosene and a cloth, dry it up, run it dry for a bit to heat it up, then 80W140 Gear Oil and excess off. Love the stuff. I do this every 700-1000km and more often in crappy weather.
Preferably gold, but it's not a deal breaker.
I usually ride around 90% asphalt with the occasional dirt road, but nothing too crazy, I'm the "rides a lot but bike's always shiny" type of guy..

Which brands are the best? I only heard about DID and Regina so far, but I have no idea about any of them.
Best shops in EU in terms of stock availability? I saw a lot on xlmoto.eu, but i'd like options

Thanks!
Dan

Dan [ATAS2018] · Oct 14, 2022

Question Two: why are there multiple rear sprocket bolt options (4-bolt, 5-bolt, 6-bolt) for the same bike? My rear sprocket has 5 bolts, So i'm probably limited to 5-bolt rear sprocket kits... right?

https://www.xlmoto.eu/mc-parts/chains--sprockets_c53/chain--sprocket-kits_c83/honda-crf-1000-l2-africa-twin-adventure-sports-2018_v30374

rustynut2 · Oct 14, 2022

Not from your area but this might help for whats out there........https://sprocketcenter.com/

Art · Oct 14, 2022

D.I.D VX3 'X' ring drive chain and JT sprockets, buy as a kit for the best deal.

Nomadic_adv · Oct 14, 2022

For my 18 ATAS, I have a new OEM Honda 16T front sprocket on hand as I prefer OEM when possible for countershaft sprockets (and moly paste on the splines) and a Supersprox 44T (+2T) rear sprocket. I've always been a fan of and used Regina chains almost exclusively in the past but DID is a good value for similar quality and spec. DID VX3 X-ring chain is a good chain for the money and what I'll probably go with.

Carpimoto usually has good pricing and fast shipping, at least to the US.

Dan [ATAS2018] · Oct 16, 2022

Thanks guys,

I ordered a DID 525VX3 chain, will get some sprockets for it too (i didn't find any kits here with this chain), and I'll mount it in spring.

Chain Kit recommendations for 2018 ATAS?

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