help with ordering right chain

R6Rupture · 01-06-2008, 10:27 PM

im ordering a chain and sprockets from kneedragers but they dont ask what lenght chain i need.does it only come in one lenght and i have to add links?doesint even say what lenght it is.help!

DID ER Series Exclusive Racing Chain - 520ERV3 - Read Reviews and Buy at KneeDraggers.com

kevin-ross · 01-06-2008, 10:56 PM

The 525 and 530 chains both have notes at the top of their descriptions that say they come in 120-link leangths only. The 520 is probably the same, but I would call or e-mail them first to be sure.

R6Rupture · 01-06-2008, 11:16 PM

ah i see.thanxs

kevinwilly · 01-06-2008, 11:18 PM

you sure you need a 520 chain?

Your bike comes stock with a 525 as far as i know... you'd have to change both sprockets to 520 to be able to use it. Unless it's already done.

Just checking.

serpentracer · 01-06-2008, 11:21 PM

that's a lot for a chain. if you are after it for the x ring seals check out a RK chain. you can also get them in silver instead of gold. For RK chains the GB stipulates a gold chain.
and they have a 20k mile warranty and a master link so you don't have to buy one. some chains don't come with a master link.RK GB520XSO X-RING 120 Link Chain - Read Reviews and Buy at KneeDraggers.com

R6Rupture · 01-06-2008, 11:42 PM

im getting the did over rk because i heard from someone who has used both on vortex sprockets says he likes the did better, dont remember why

kevin-ross · 01-07-2008, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by kevinwilly

you sure you need a 520 chain?

I was thinking the same thing, so I checked RonAyers.com before I posted, and was surprised to see it shows the 636 with a 520 (at least for the 2005 I checked). Seems a little skimpy for a 600, but oh well.

R6Rupture, with a 520 chain and (I assume) aluminum rear sprocket on your bike, just be sure to do regular cleaning/lubing/tightening on your chain. Keep an eye out for premature wearing on the sprocket.

R6Rupture · 01-07-2008, 12:55 AM

thanxs

do you know where i can get the stealth sprocket all black? i can only find it in black/gold?

768-Ryda · 01-07-2008, 10:50 AM

all the 636's from 03-06 came stock with a 520 chain and the stock chain for the 05-06 is 110 links and the 03-04 had 108 links, i have a did erv gold series xring chain with afam -1+2 sprockets on my 04 636 and i love em

Choco · 01-07-2008, 04:38 PM

so one guy says he likes the did better and your all over it?

come on....

RK is a fine chain....vortex is a lower quality sprocket. ever hear the chain is only as strong as the weakest link?

the vortex sprockets are going to fail first. when sprockets get bad, they ruin the chain. so a badass chain does no good with (imo crappy) sprockets.

now the stealth is friggin' sweet (have one), but they're pricey. it would hold up much longer and allow the benefit of the did chain to work longer.

My system:
vortex 15T front steel
stealth tri-metal 49T rear
RK X-Ring 520 in gold

serpentracer · 01-07-2008, 06:05 PM

RK and DID are the probably the top 2 choices. I'd rather pay less for the same quality chain but that's just my "smart" side speaking.

you can't ride for shit anyway so what does it matter?