XX Posted September 24, 2003 Author Share Posted September 24, 2003 i didn't shop much but from the looks of the responses on this message i think so (hope so) :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XX Posted September 25, 2003 Author Share Posted September 25, 2003 got mine from kneedraggers.com, they had to drop ship it from some place in MO though :roll: whitebuffalo couldn't get 'em.. i think they had a better price, and are right up the street from me :???: i'm thinking those precarious thoughts of buying the tools to do it myself instead of having to go to a DEALER.... hmmpppffff.... :mad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardCranium Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 I'm in the market for a chain too. I don't know what it is with the dealers around here. I went to one that I normally don't buy from a while back and he quoted me for a 530 VM. He seemed kinda dumb so I just said thanks and left. Today I go to my perferred dealer. They are Honda only and are great guys. I ask how much a chain is for a Blackbird...the guy can't remember what size the chain is so I tell him 530. Not that big of a deal except he is the parts guy AND he rides a bird. :roll: He quotes me $102. Immediately I know that its the wrong chain so I ask which one he is quoting me for. He says DID. :roll: No I mean which model is it? Oh...its the standard one. Yes but which one...what model number. 530VM. No thats the wrong one. So then he says...but its what I use on my bike. <sigh> Just look up the ZVM for me please. $180. Thats about what I figured it would be from them. I asked him if that was the best he could do because I wanted to give them my money as opposed to ordering it but that was simply too much of a difference. He asks how much I can order it for. I tell him $130. He says $155 is the best he can do...and HE cant even order them for 130. Then the other parts buy throws in with HEY...RK makes a good chain...its what I use on my RC51. Its about 100 bucks. Ok...which one? The RK XSO. At that point I was just irritated because they were trying tell me these were good and blah blah they used them and yadda yadda. I said I didnt think that was the right model for the RK either but I would check and let them know. Fuck it. I think Ill just buy the chain tools and do it myself. From reading everyones posts here there is a significant difference in the VM and the ZVM and Ill assume the XSO and GWX are the similarly different. I think Ill heed the advice of those who have been there and done that over the advice of someone who wants to sell me somthing. It just bugs me because I like those guys and want to think that in this case they may just not be too familiar with the difference rather than just trying to bullshit me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John01XX Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 Good decision. You do want the ZVM. Check to see what they will charge you to install the ZVM for you just to avoid the purchase of the Chain riveter, maybe. The ZVM comes with the riveted master link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BOY Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 Done???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardCranium Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 The place charges $30 to put the chain on. My bro in law needs a chain too...so I figured we could just buy the chain tool and come out ahead in the long run. I know its been discussed somewhere before but what is a good chain tool? I checked on line and the motion pro looked decent and was like $75 or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar10dah Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 $75 is good. JCWhitney has them for $87. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XX Posted September 26, 2003 Author Share Posted September 26, 2003 $75 for the tool that will do the whole change? except maybe cut the old chain off with a dremel tool? this tool will remove the extra links that i won't need because i run a 16t front sprocket? and do the rivet stuff? and press the plate stuff? geesh, i'm SURE that the honda dealer will charge me that to put the thing on... but haven't called yet, might as well buy the tool and do it myself. anybody see the chain install article in the last 'RoadBike'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XX Posted September 30, 2003 Author Share Posted September 30, 2003 me new chain showed today :grin: off to the dealer tomorrow to see if i can get drive thru service, otherwise, hopefully wednesday!!!! approachin 29k.... and i can feel the chain now, kinda like those marbles we talk about being in the engine with the CCT goes bad?..... .... and hopefully it's just the chain makin those noises, as i DID just change my old CCT for a new X-11 CCT :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BOY Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 OK, BOTTOM LINE QUESTION...........CAN THE VM BE RUN OR NOT???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G2 Posted April 16, 2004 Share Posted April 16, 2004 Just bought one from this guy, it was at the house in 3 days. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...sspagename=WDVW And yes, it's gold. G2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonW Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 That's a good price, G2, but I didn't think that they made the ZVM in gold? I got my last chain (ZVM) from MAW for $136 including shipping last fall, but am looking for another for a buddy. Is that definately a ZVM as stated in the auction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 Just got my DID 530 ZVM chain (in 1 week) from White Buffalo. FOR $108 DELIVERED! GET YOUR'S NOW!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonW Posted April 18, 2004 Share Posted April 18, 2004 Wow, smokin' deal! :shock: Thanks Pete! I'll call them on Mon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G2 Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 White Buffalo.... great price and good people to deal with. My chain is the 530ZVM in gold. Want a pic? G2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BOY Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 Yes, post a pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suf Daddy Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 Kneedraggers.com drop shipped me one this winter. Good price. $124 Kinda fast shipping. Lister recommendation. I'm happy. -Suf Daddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pai Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 i got my 530ZVM and stock front and back sprockets whole set plus installation at $310 singapore dollars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimakazi Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 Then the other parts buy throws in with HEY...RK makes a good chain...its what I use on my RC51. Its about 100 bucks. Ok...which one? The RK XSO. Â From reading everyones posts here there is a significant difference in the VM and the ZVM and Ill assume the XSO and GWX are the similarly different. Â Richard If anything the RK XSO is worse than a DID ZM. I currently have the RK XSO [Honda dealer claimed it was an upgrade]. It's done about 17000km [10,500 miles] and is COMPLETELY SHAGGED [as in well into Replace chain, surging, noisy. And I just commute! I got 24,000km on the stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcp Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 Bought my ZVM yesterday from DMTA, $103 + $20 for a 16 tooth JT front sprocket + $9 shipping. I'm happy, gcp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 Hey G2, are you sure you have a gold ZVM or a VM? I haven't seen a gold ZVM yet. The one I just got isn't gold. Mine will be black soon with chain lube anyway why bother. :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubajohn Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 chaparral motorsports installs chains for 35-40 bucks. I called one time it was 35 this time it was 40 heheh. They offer drive in service on first come first serve during the week and on Sat all they do is simple maint so if you get there later in the day you may only have a short wait. I have not used them but plan on being there Sat for the chain swap. They also have a 114link did zvm530 at $133. I HOPE this fixes my surge problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR-RR-XX-CESS Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 Hey G2, are you sure you have a gold ZVM or a VM? I haven't seen a gold ZVM yet.The one I just got isn't gold. Mine will be black soon with chain lube anyway why bother. :roll: I just got mine also,DID50ZVM in gold. JS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar10dah Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 Not just gold. I have a DID 530ZVM that's silver. Or was it black? I don't recall. It's dirty now. But I do remember that it wasn't gold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubajohn Posted April 24, 2004 Share Posted April 24, 2004 new chian and NO SURGES I am happy other than waiting 3 hours to get it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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