Author Topic: Chain gang (Read 3522 times)

Swamp Rat · « **on:** June 16, 2006, 10:10:19 PM »

I ordered a new chain today, D.I.D. 530vm 112 links for $111.00 flat shipping and all. Does that sound reasonable for that type of chain? I screwed up and over tightened the original and wore it out. It was making some nasty crunchy noises similar to the bearings in one of the other threads.

The chain is being shipped from Cycle Depot in Los Angles. It should be here by next friday.

Red01 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 17, 2006, 10:36:09 AM »

Sounds pretty good to me.

Vidrazor · « **Reply #2 on:** June 19, 2006, 04:17:22 PM »

I just paid $135 for an X-ring chain, don't remember the brand. What kind of chain is it?

Red01 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 19, 2006, 11:54:28 PM »

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Vidrazor: I just paid $135 for an X-ring chain, don't remember the brand. What kind of chain is it?

Ummm...

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Swamp Rat: D.I.D. 530vm

Which is one of DID's X-ring chains. A slight step down in strength from their ZVM model, but more than strong enough for your average B12.

Vidrazor · « **Reply #4 on:** June 20, 2006, 11:07:20 AM »

>>Ummm... Duh!<<

I meant what kind of chain did HE buy.

Daytona · « **Reply #5 on:** June 20, 2006, 12:46:05 PM »

Hey me bargin in HEERE again. That traitor Busa rider with broken clutch lever! Got one comin from EBAY i hope!!! This is a question for Red01 why don't we have a list of the best places to buy, with best service on shipping / returns etc etc ??? My choice was and still is.... this is for Vidrazor http://www.kgmotorcycletires.com/d_i_d_racing_chain.htm Shipped and with great customer service these folk rock on chains etc .. Is this taboo to site sponsors, rules ? Seems they would compete to make our top rating!!

Red01 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 20, 2006, 04:32:37 PM »

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Vidrazor: I meant what kind of chain did HE buy.

I quoted HIM.

HE bought a D.I.D 530VM.

Vidrazor · « **Reply #7 on:** June 21, 2006, 02:56:02 AM »

I wasn't familiar with the brand and model, so that didn't register in the 'ol cranium.

Daytona · « **Reply #8 on:** June 21, 2006, 10:49:52 AM »

I'll say these folk http://www.kgmotorcycletires.com/d_i_d_racing_chain.htm are better to deal with on chains than most that sell on ebay! The zvm'2 is the only chain that should be used on the Bandit or BUSA! or ZX 1200/1400 KAWI rockets! Even though I got 22k out of a fairly well maintained VM... Really you don't hear the other chain mfg's saying their's will hang with these torque monsters. Also rivet link only! who needs the drama of ? why would they make a rivet type if it weren't needed???

Swamp Rat · « **Reply #9 on:** June 21, 2006, 11:05:46 AM »

Sorry for the delay in aanswering your question, I've been off line for a while.

The chain brand is " D.I.D. " I bought the "vm" because it is more than strong enough for a near stock Bandit and I saved $40.

I think D.I.D. has the patent on the X-ring chains so that probably is the brand you bought too.

I like the idea of listing the lowest found prices of commonly used part and supplies. Chains, brakes, lights, tires and whatnots ....could be a few of the things listed. But I think he's right...might be some sponser conflicts in there.

Daytona · « **Reply #10 on:** June 21, 2006, 12:58:30 PM »

The best they say and it comes on the Busa, but is only a few c's stronger & a bunch more $. Wear #'s is less than the DID from what i read on the ZX & Busa sites the did Xring'2 is the chain to get!

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