DaveK Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 This has been a weight on my head....I want to be safe but don't want to go through the hassle. SO..... I called DID back again...they said "Our CC chart is the our recommendation and not the max these chains can withstand. We have to tell you that it is not advisable but I can tell you that the racing team uses the chains rated for 750's on the 929 and 954. Take from it what you wish". Then I called White Buffalo Racing....They told me that they use the chain rated for the 750 on the Gixxr 1000 and have had no problems to speak of... SO....I am getting a Regina 530 ZRP 110 Gold. Because I will not be able to ride with peace of mind. I know...I am probably over reacting...Well..I am sure I am over reacting...but it's my fat ass we are talking about. Apologies for making such a big deal out of all this ! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 I don't know the definitive answer to this, but... The race teams replace chains almost as often as tires. So that has no relevance to a street bike that will run the chain to its full life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodeRash Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 After my OEM chain exceeded the wear limits, I replaced it with a DID 530VM chain. I trashed this chain completely (uneven stretching and kinks) on a fast trip from Colorado to California and back. I lubed the chain every third tank of gas on this trip. I replaced the chain with another DID (but this time I got the ZVX chain) I have had no problems with the ZVX chain at all. I recomend you buy the strongest chain you can find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 ZVX, or ZVM? I haven't heard of the X, the ZVM is OEM and what I've been using. I'm going to try the new RK super-duty next. 530GXW I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodeRash Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 Oops. The chain was a ZVM not ZVX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obby Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 I have a ZVMG (black/gold). No problems yet. I clean/lube it every 500mi though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted April 9, 2003 Author Share Posted April 9, 2003 OK....Here is the final deal. I know a guy that just put a RK 530 GXW on his bike. He had 2 because the UPS guy left the original box on his porch and they sent him another one because he claimed the first one never got to him. Well...He found the 2nd one weeks later. I am leaving work right now to pick up my NEW RK 530 GXW Black/Gold chain for free. I made an appointment to get it put on by the dealer...50 bucks on April 26th. So I am happy and all set ! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted April 9, 2003 Author Share Posted April 9, 2003 ......and I just read the post from Carlos. So I guess it is a heavy duty chain (Good) and comes in gold (Good) and from what I understand has a t strength of 10,000 and wear something or other of 1,000.... What do these go for new ???? He said his was 112 links...so I will have to take 2 off. My buddy said that Larry Pegram used the GXW on his Ducati at Fontana last week. So does that mean I am ready...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted April 10, 2003 Share Posted April 10, 2003 Retail is $189. I can't remember what my dealer said my price would be, but it was a little more than the DID, so probably $140-ish. They have gold plates? I could have sworn the one at my dealer was standard gray, could be wrong. Not that it matters, it will be gray after a couple weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted April 10, 2003 Author Share Posted April 10, 2003 Carlos....He got his from: www.whitebuffaloracing.com He left the chain in the box with the receipt....READY.... Receipt says retail 199...price 102 plus 8 bucks shipping and no tax. He paid $110.00. I am looking at it...GOLD links in and out...black in the center and as greasy as a porn stars pecker ! Contact name on the receipt is Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvking Posted April 11, 2003 Share Posted April 11, 2003 Ya know.........with 112 links you could slide a 48 tooth rear sprocket in there..... :razz: :razz: :razz: :razz: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XX Posted April 11, 2003 Share Posted April 11, 2003 use loctite on it and you'll be fine <JK> :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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