Originally posted by Rev.Chuck
Usually, the percieved quality of a chain is directly related to the installation skills of the person that put it on.
I think this is what you need to keep in mind more than anything. A poorly installed <invincible brand> chain will will always fail long before a properly installed stock / generic chain. I agree with Klein. Taking your chain off to clean it is just asking for trouble. Every time a chain is taken apart you increase the future risk. If you're really picky about keeping your chain clean you should buy a chain cleaning kit.
Park makes a great one.