Joe I checked out those links and it's just like many of the threads containing mostly the same info I read over and over when I first got my bike.

I do really like the idea of maintenance parties haha. I can host them...my garage can hold aaaaaaaaaaaaaa lot of bikes haha...but I've only got 2 rear stands. And I've got a grill. And a kegerator full of Yuengling. (Seriously I don't mind hosting something sweet like that haha)

Currently I have a steel front and aluminum rear. It's the dreaded Vortex but it still looks brand new so I don't know what everyone's gripe is about with the aluminum Vortex rear sprockets. Save your time, I've seen pics and heard the horror stories, I'm just saying mine looks brand new still. I plan on going steel in the rear this time but I'm noticing it's hard to find a Yamaha 50t steel sprocket, looks like I'm going to have to go with Driven.

I saw the fancy Stealth sprocket which seems pretty cool but they don't list tooth counts on motomummy's website. But I think a steel plane jane spocket will more than suffice if I'm going to be replacing it every year-ish, not that the stealth is that much more dollars.

https://www.motomummy.com/store/prod...cat=601&page=1
Guess I'll get that since I can get it in the tooth configuration I want. Should I go with another DID or the RK Gold chain? The chain that was on the bike when I got it was a DID as well so that's all I've got experience with. I guess I could try the RK to add another notch in my belt unless you guys have a reason not to?

And also, I'm kinda liking the idea of merely wiping down the chain with some lube and then adding some fresh lube. And maybe every couple months doing a full strip down like I've been doing every week. I just may have to give this a try.

And most importantly, who's got a chain braker/riveter dealy?