scott s. Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 how many links? where's the best place to get one? what brand? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuffguyF4i Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 DID 530 O-ring I believe the bird is 110 links, if you're running stock sprockets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helvet Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 DID 530 ZVM2 110 links This is an X-ring chain, also available in gold colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Shucks I was hoping that this would be about tire chains, 14" of snow and still snowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Chains ?? we don't need no stinkin' chains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobicus Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 After Ed's handcuff thread in the Pub... I was kinda hoping this was a bondage thread.... Sigh. Stock is DID 530 ZVM2 110 links, as previously mentioned. There are other brands out there, but make sure you get one that's got the proper tensile strength for the XX's engine. Take a peek at your front sprocket, it probably should be replaced too. The rear sprockets are made of some uber metal that never seems to wear, but the front does wear a bit. The OEM front sprocket has built in rubber damper that is supposed to reduce noise. If you're replacing the front sprocket, I suggest you look into an 18T front, it will set your speedometer up almost spot on accurate, makes 1st and 2nd gear usable in the twisties, and slightly improve your gas mileage on longer rides. Traditionally, White Buffalo Racing has a pretty good price for both the chain and the front sprocket if you're not going OEM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redxxrdr Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 +1 what Hobie said. Many on-line companys send the chain as a 120 link, you cut to length. Measure first before installing. A dremel tool with cutoff wheel breaks a chain easily. I like the OEM front sprocket, but will probably go to up 1 tooth next chain so it will be aftermarket. Get a rivet chain master link, not a clip style. Clips don't seem to last on a big, powerfull bike. And replacing a crank case because the chain busted it doesn't look fun. Do a search for riveting tools. There was a thread on a inexpensive rivet tool. Or get a Motion Pro Jumbo like I did. Expensive, but works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Para045 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 +1 what Hobie said. Many on-line companies send the chain as a 120 link, you cut to length. Measure first before installing. A Dremel tool with cutoff wheel breaks a chain easily. I like the OEM front sprocket, but will probably go to up 1 tooth next chain so it will be aftermarket. Get a rivet chain master link, not a clip style. Clips don't seem to last on a big, powerful bike. And replacing a crank case because the chain busted it doesn't look fun. Do a search for riveting tools. There was a thread on a inexpensive rivet tool. Or get a Motion Pro Jumbo like I did. Expensive, but works well. I got mine from Sprocket Center and the chain tool from MikesXS.net. I went for the Stealth 16/46 combo but have since returned to an OEM 17T front as the 3rd gear power wheelies were fun for a while but the gearing was just too short Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmacza Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 3rd gear power wheelies were fun for a while but the gearing was just too short I take it you're pretty close to sea level? I'm running -1 front and stock rear, and I need to clutch it up in 2nd (power wheelies in 1st are easy)... I'm at about 7000 feet above sea level tho so that may have a small effect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Para045 Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 3rd gear power wheelies were fun for a while but the gearing was just too short I take it you're pretty close to sea level? I'm running -1 front and stock rear, and I need to clutch it up in 2nd (power wheelies in 1st are easy)... I'm at about 7000 feet above sea level tho so that may have a small effect Yeah Perth, Western Australia so pretty much sea level Going back to the 17/46 I can still get the front up under power in 2nd about 1/2 the time (just need to get the timing right) even with my 135kg on board Lifting the front in 1st is just 1/2 throttle and then open her up on the change into 2nd and I can carry it quite a way The 16/46 was fun for a while but 1st was just mental and I was ALWAYS hitting the limiter Even when going through the gears it felt like a 2ST the way the revs would suddenly rocket from ~4500>10500 :icon_duh: The 17/46 feels about right as I do quite a bit of highway/higher speed roads to and from work with quite a few curves and corners so I find I get a better "pull out of the corners" low down in 2nd or 3rd without needing to change down like the stock gearing :icon_think: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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