What chain should I get...

So long story short. This is my first bike, and if you cant tell from my other posts...I dont know jack about them. I need to get a new chain and sprocket set since the one currently on the bike has been sitting for 16 years. The problem, is I have NO idea what I need. The dealer here is trying to sell me an O-Ring type and wants like $150 bucks or something like that for it . I really dont think that I need something that extreme. After looking I have seen everything from $30 bucks on oldbikebarn.com for a standard chain, all the way up to 117 for the o-ring. I have also seen an x-ring. My question, is what is the difference and is the price difference really worth it.

Oring chain will last 10 times longer than a non-oring with correct care, so is it worth the price? Yes, if you plan on riding much. Be sure and change both sprockets at the same time. X-ring I believe is the newest chain design and should be even longer lasting. I think I still have the KZ record at 60,000+ miles out of the original oring chain on a KZ650 so yes they can last but NEED LUBE. I look at motorcycles parked here and there and as far as I can remember, I've never actually seen one that the chain looks properly lubed on and are they going to get any mileage? Nope.

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Here is a helpful link that explains the pros and cons of different chains

www.quality-cycle.com/truth_about_motorcycle_chains.htm

I've got standard non o-ring chains on both my bikes. The KZ has about 3k miles on it since the chain was installed. I usually lube it with PJ1 after every ride. So far so good.
Whatever type you decide on,the most important thing with any chain is to keep it clean and well lubed.

I would go with the o ring chain, and as said, repace the sprockets, also guy the install tool, 20 bucks, beats the hell out of busted fingers,,, first hand knowledge