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    Default what kind of chain you guys are using?

    Well its time for me to get a new chain and im not sure what to get....

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    I've always used D.I.D.
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    Honestly D.I.D. Best chain out there. I'd do a 520 conversion if you haven't already. I believe cycle gear has a deal on a D.I.D chain and new front and rear sprocket set 520 conversion for the price of the chain. I'm running a D.I.D right now on stock sprockets. As soon as I tear down the rear for a new breaks and a new tire I'm going -1 front +2 rear 520 conversion with the D.I.D chain.


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    I run a EK. Each company has a cheap version and a good version and a great version of their chains. Just make sure you get the top of the line model and MAKE SURE IT'S A RIVET ON CHAIN. Not a clip on type.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BLK JDM View Post
    I run a EK. Each company has a cheap version and a good version and a great version of their chains. Just make sure you get the top of the line model and MAKE SURE IT'S A RIVET ON CHAIN. Not a clip on type.

    Definately! my buddy had the clip style snap on him. Took a nice chunk out of the back of his leg. Did it cause it was like $20 cheaper but wound up costing him more for the stitches.


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    thanks guys D.I.D it is! i will use the 525 l120 link
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    D.I.D. Chain - 525ZVM2 Black
    Oil seals produce 50% less friction and 50-100% longer wear life than standard O-ring chains
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    im about to order a new chain myself, anyone have any insight on a 520 set up on a 1000, from what i understand the chain could be more prone to snapping on a 1000 compared to a 600.

    my bike is a 01 gsxr 1000 btw

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    i used d.i.d on my zx10....wish i still had it. dammit i hate old women

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    Quote Originally Posted by thirdgenss View Post
    im about to order a new chain myself, anyone have any insight on a 520 set up on a 1000, from what i understand the chain could be more prone to snapping on a 1000 compared to a 600.

    my bike is a 01 gsxr 1000 btw

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    I wouldn't use anything but a D.I.D

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    my sprocket is taking forever!!
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    ^ worth the wait


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    well my sprocket is finally here soooo time for a chain. does cycle gear or anyone else have these in stock ?
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    I've ran D.I.D. on my race quad all year, it's seen abuse I'd imagine a streetbike chain would never see, and it's held up amazing.
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    cycle gear has them instock!


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    i ordered them and got free two shipping! but i forgot to order my front sprocket....damn!
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    what are you talking about
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    Quote Originally Posted by AnthonyF View Post
    Oh my shit..? It's one of a kind. You don't even want to know.

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    Straight up Huffy chain? I hear the less rotating mass cuts down on a loss of power.
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    DID X-ring on all my stuff

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    RK gold and I had Sprocket Specialists front and rear HArd Anodized. The longest lasting sprocket ive ever used
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    Oh and MotoMummy has the best deals I think
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    i got my EK MVXZ 525 conversion thru phil at moto-heaven. great customer service and great prices, they were willing to work on their prices

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    I am currently running with a RK Racing xso x-ring chain 520 conversion with vortex sprockets. I also vouch for press on and not the clip on style. I have seen one come off!

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