CBRFanatic Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 UPS guy just dropped off the chain & sprockets I ordered from sprocketcenter.com. Woohoo! right? Not so fast... Even though I ordered the 'AFAM 530ZVM2 Gold Chain Kit', the chain that came today is a DID 530ZVM2 'S-Bright'. WTF???? So I open the box to check it out and sure enough, it's not 'gold'. It is however, a nice and shiny 530ZVM2 chain. Looking at kneedraggers.com they have two 530ZVM2 chains listed, a gold and a silver with the silver being $20 cheaper. They are the only site I could find that even gave you a choice of color, all the others list only the 'gold". Personally, I couldn't care less about the color of the chain, I just don't want to be paying 'extra' for something I didn't get. What do you guys think? Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbird Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 UPS guy just dropped off the chain & sprockets I ordered from sprocketcenter.com. Woohoo! right? Not so fast... Even though I ordered the 'AFAM 530ZVM2 Gold Chain Kit', the chain that came today is a DID 530ZVM2 'S-Bright'. WTF???? So I open the box to check it out and sure enough, it's not 'gold'. It is however, a nice and shiny 530ZVM2 chain. Looking at kneedraggers.com they have two 530ZVM2 chains listed, a gold and a silver with the silver being $20 cheaper. They are the only site I could find that even gave you a choice of color, all the others list only the 'gold". Personally, I couldn't care less about the color of the chain, I just don't want to be paying 'extra' for something I didn't get. What do you guys think? Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbird Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Opps again! What I was going to say was I just got mine from White Buffalo Racing and they quoted a lower price for the titianium one, I beleive it was about 20.00 less. Sounds like you are due a refund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRFanatic Posted April 14, 2006 Author Share Posted April 14, 2006 I emailed Brian at sprocketcenter about this and here is his reply: -------------------------------------------------------- "Sorry for the mis-packaged chain. The Nickel plated chain is brand new from D.I.D. and actually sells for $15-20 more than the gold version. D.I.D. used to make that chain in grey for $20 cheaper and that's probably what the guys on the internet are thinking it is. I am currently back ordered on the gold but I should have more in a week or two. Since we are out of the gold, you received the nickel for the same price. Brian Lewis Sprocket Center" -------------------------------------------------------- I can't seem to find any information (using google) regarding a nickel plated DID chain, but that would be expected since the product is new, right? Anyone here have any information regarding this new DID Chain? It looks like I actually got a good deal regarding the substitution and I was extremely impressed by the speed of his response to my email. Looks like they'll have me as a return customer. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cossi Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 I emailed Brian at sprocketcenter about this and here is his reply: -------------------------------------------------------- "Sorry for the mis-packaged chain. The Nickel plated chain is brand new from D.I.D. and actually sells for $15-20 more than the gold version. D.I.D. used to make that chain in grey for $20 cheaper and that's probably what the guys on the internet are thinking it is. I am currently back ordered on the gold but I should have more in a week or two. Since we are out of the gold, you received the nickel for the same price. Brian Lewis Sprocket Center" -------------------------------------------------------- I can't seem to find any information (using google) regarding a nickel plated DID chain, but that would be expected since the product is new, right? Anyone here have any information regarding this new DID Chain? It looks like I actually got a good deal regarding the substitution and I was extremely impressed by the speed of his response to my email. Looks like they'll have me as a return customer. Chuck :icon_needpics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
testrider Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 How many links is the chain? I couldn't seem to find your kit on sprocketcenter.com... Stock XX has 110 links, I believe. Does 110 include the master link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr71cbr1100xx Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Chuck: I got the same set as you yesterday. Brian told me that they didn't have the gold one until the next 3 weeks but he had the nickel colored one which was the newer and stronger one but was 10.00 more so I took his word for it and just bought it. You are lucky to get it at the same price - now I feel ripped off as he charged me 10.00 more :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRFanatic Posted April 16, 2006 Author Share Posted April 16, 2006 How many links is the chain? I couldn't seem to find your kit on sprocketcenter.com... Stock XX has 110 links, I believe. Does 110 include the master link? 110 is correct and it did come with the master link... From sprocketcenter.com: A10A1102 AFAM/D.I.D. 530ZVM Gold Chain Kit - CBR 1100XX 97-04 AFAM Steel sprockets- D.I.D. 530ZVM Gold X'ring chain- Rivet style master link More Info $199.00 Your choice of 17/45 or 16/45 gearing. Chuck: I got the same set as you yesterday. Brian told me that they didn't have the gold one until the next 3 weeks but he had the nickel colored one which was the newer and stronger one but was 10.00 more so I took his word for it and just bought it. You are lucky to get it at the same price - now I feel ripped off as he charged me 10.00 more :-( At first I was worried I got a lesser quality chain by mistake, but now I feel I got a pretty good deal for a change - proof that the sun does shine on a dogs ass every now and again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannymassage Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 UPS guy just dropped off the chain & sprockets I ordered from sprocketcenter.com. Woohoo! right? Not so fast... Even though I ordered the 'AFAM 530ZVM2 Gold Chain Kit', the chain that came today is a DID 530ZVM2 'S-Bright'. WTF???? So I open the box to check it out and sure enough, it's not 'gold'. It is however, a nice and shiny 530ZVM2 chain. Looking at kneedraggers.com they have two 530ZVM2 chains listed, a gold and a silver with the silver being $20 cheaper. They are the only site I could find that even gave you a choice of color, all the others list only the 'gold". Personally, I couldn't care less about the color of the chain, I just don't want to be paying 'extra' for something I didn't get. What do you guys think? Chuck I think you should get $20 off your next order...Silver or gold is all good... I got a Regina chain kit (Gold) for $180 from Parts411.com. 530ZRP/110 What did your cost??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
testrider Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 110 is correct and it did come with the master link... From sprocketcenter.com: A10A1102 AFAM/D.I.D. 530ZVM Gold Chain Kit - CBR 1100XX 97-04 AFAM Steel sprockets- D.I.D. 530ZVM Gold X'ring chain- Rivet style master link More Info $199.00 Your choice of 17/45 or 16/45 gearing. Thanks, Chuck, for the info. Does "110" counts include the master link or is it 110+1? Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRFanatic Posted April 16, 2006 Author Share Posted April 16, 2006 Thanks, Chuck, for the info. Does "110" counts include the master link or is it 110+1? Thanks again. I haven't actually counted them, but I always assumed that the "110" is the final link count after the chain is connected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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