【RK】BL Black Scale Series Chain BL520X-XW Review
Fits: DUCATI 600SS, DUCATI 748, DUCATI 748, DUCATI 748, DUCATI 750 Santa Monica (88), DUCATI 750 Montjuich (87), DUCATI 750PASO, DUCATI 750SS, DUCATI 750SS, DUCATI 851SP3, DUCATI 851STRADA, DUCATI 888 STRADA, DUCATI 888 STRADA, DUCATI 900MSS (93 - 97), DUCATI 900SL, DUCATI 900SS, DUCATI 900SS, DUCATI 900SS, DUCATI MONSTER S2R, DUCATI MONSTER400,
Excellent rust protection!
At 23,000 I could see the stretch so I replaced it.
I think I've got it pretty good.
I am very satisfied with the replacement because of its rust resistance and beautiful finish.
Black is a paint finish, so plates that rub against the Chain Slider will peel off.
Maybe Gold would have been better?
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RKBlackChain
I have a CrimpChain replacement suKill, but I do not have the tools.
Since the tools are expensive and also not used nearly as often, we decided to have a Motorcycle shop do it for us.
We had the work done by MotoCraftX in our neighborhood.
I didn't even have to buy tools because they did it quite cheaply and with such solid skill.
I am not sure how I feel about it yet, but I am satisfied with the quality of the product.
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BlackChain and Sprocket
R-XWSeries is compatible for use with REBEL250, but I installed X-XWSeriesChain for LargeEngine Displacement Volume vehicle grade. Upgrading is OK, and vice versa×.
I have been using RKChain's R-XW and replaced it with X-XW. Naturally, I don't notice any difference in performance when riding around town for commuting. It is almost a choice of appearance. The R-XWChain was replaced at 16,000km, and although the Chain itself was not stretched or loose, the teeth of the Rear sprocket were getting thinner, so I replaced both the Chain and Sprocket.
I considered DID's BlackChain, but RK has a better surface treatment up to the reverse side, and the gold color of the pin matches Sprocket's Champagne gold color. Therefore, we chose RKChain again. (I heard that DID's BlackChain has only the surface coated in black, and the reverse side has only the rustproofing treatment.)
The Sprocket I replaced is also SUNSTAR front and rear, OEM configuration (since I didn't feel the need to change the configuration), Rear is Champagne gold color RH-129-36. The RKChain Package photo is different from the one shown on the website. RKChain's Package photo was different from the one shown on the website. The replacement work was done by Motorcycle shop. The price was 11,880 yen for front and rear Sprocket and Chain replacement.
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Black & Gold looks great!
The black of the Sprocket and the black and gold of the Chain look very parenthesis! I have been using it for 3 years and it is very durable and has not loosened even after repeated stop and go on the circuit. View detail
Conversion to 520Chain
NORMALThis is a conversion from 530Chain to 520Chain.
The weight is much lighter.
The chain movement is heavy, even if you turn the wheel immediately after the change, it feels quite heavy and there is a sense of resistance.
It was easy to work with because the pin to caulk the chain was sealed in Vinyl with Grease applied.
As for how it felt to drive, I think the STD SizeChain was pretty tired, but the running noise seemed pretty quiet.
I know it weighs less, and I may be making an assumption, but it seems to me that the Rear is lighter.
It also feels like it has less resistance and moves lighter.
After about 30km of break-in driving, I could hardly notice any Chain extension due to initial acclimation.
It may need a little more driving to get the initial acclimation.
After driving and turning the Wheel, there still seems to be some resistance in the Chain.
The Grease applied to the Chain is quite colLeverte.
When I wiped it lightly with Chain cleaner, the movement of Wheel became better.
As I get more comfortable with it, it will move more lightly.
I think it was good to be able to refresh the drive system, and the color of the Chain became Black, so it became cool.
I'm satisfied
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The image changes completely.
The combination of Black Plate and Gold Pin is good for Parenthesis because Gold Chain is used in other cars.
This vehicle has been changed to a tighter look as per the Image because the undercarriage is unified in Black color.
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