【DID】VX Series Chain 520VX3 Gold [with Caulk (ZJ) Joint] Review
Fits: KAWASAKI KLX650SR, HONDA FTR250, HONDA CRM125, YAMAHA TT250R, YAMAHA TT250R, YAMAHA TT250R, KAWASAKI Ninja ZX-6R (ZX636), KAWASAKI KLX230, KAWASAKI KDX250SR, YAMAHA YZF-R25, YAMAHA YZF-R3, SUZUKI DR200, YAMAHA XJ6NA, YAMAHA SRX400, YAMAHA MT-03, YAMAHA MT-25, DUCATI MONSTER400 ie DARK, DUCATI MONSTER400 ie, DUCATI MONSTER400 DARK, DUCATI MONSTER400,
520VX3 Gold FOR CB250F
Genuine accessories, reasonable price, good packaging, Best chain out there.The running noise is very low, which is fine for me
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D.I.D 520VX3
The product is 100% original, although delivery took more than I should've opt for FedEx. Cant wait to install it on my bike! View detail
TO CB250F
Item received today.hard to get my hands on. Because in my country I have to pay tax for it. But finally I got it. best chain I have ever bought. It will be isntaaled soon. chain included in the webike box. thanks webike team. It is expensive but it looks good and best performance for bikes. View detail
DID FOR CB250F
Best chain I have ever bought. It will be established soon. It is expensive but it looks good and best performance for bikes. View detail
Best chain out there
Best chain out there. I bought a more expensive Regina and it was heavier, had more drag, and rusted up fast. These primary drive chains hold up great, look great and minimal drag for an Xring chain I run this chain on all my bikes, they are tough and long lasting. I use the clip master link and never had an issue This chain looks really good on my bike It really cleans up the bikes overall looks and it also doesn't break the bank.the x-rings will add longevity to the life of this chain if I drive through water and mud. View detail
DIDChain of Trust
DID 520VX3, Gold chain with 120 LINKs, CBR650F's chain size is originally 525, so this time it will be DownConversion. 118 LINKs, so it needs to be cut by 1 piece.
By the way, I have always decided to use DID when I do Chain exchange. This is because DID, RK, and EK have been the most responsive when I have communicated with their respective Supports regarding problems with the compatibility chart.
I see that 520VX3 is a MODEL that uses XRing instead of O-ring for Seal shape.
In terms of Category, ZVM-X is available on top of VX3 in the case of DID, but the thickness of the plate is thicker here, so it is stronger but heavier. Also, ZVM-X is said to be effective for models over 1000cc and for vehicles running on circuits, but we decided that ZVM-X is inappropriate for CBR650F, which is basically used only for touring, has an engine displacement volume of 650cc, and has no sharp output characteristics. We have decided that it is not suitable for CBR650F.
The 520VX3 has an applicable engine displacement volume of 250 to 800cc, and for the aforementioned reasons, we thought it would be just right for 650cc.
There are three types of plating:steel, silver plating, and gold plating. steel is bare and prone to rust, so it was not an option, but I could not tell the difference between silver and gold. I saw some people saying "choose by color," but I thought that was wrong because of the price difference, so I asked the manufacturer.
I was told that there is a difference between "Steel→Silver plating" and "Steel→Silver plating→Gold plating", and that Gold plating has a double layer of plating, so the plating layer is more durable. Gold plating has a double layer of plating, so the plating layer is more durable.
I would normally try to do the work myself, but I hear that Disk grinder costs around 5,000 yen, CrimpTool around 10,000 yen, and DID Crimp has a degree of difficulty. Even if I buy the tool, it will take 10 years or more to replace the chain next time, considering that it has been 9 years since the car was delivered and the chain has not been fully extended...? If I buy a tool, I might be able to do it by myself after 10 years...but I thought it would be better to ask a store to do it if the span is that long, so I asked Motorcycle shop this time. The labor cost was 11,000 yen including the replacement of the front and rear sprocket.
To be honest, I wondered if I would be able to really feel the Conversion since it is only 5mm wide. However, when I opened the Axel, I felt a slight improvement in the feel of the rpm or the acceleration (I can't deny the possibility of a brush-boost effect). (I can't deny the possibility of a Brush-bo effect.)
Also, at the same time, we are replacing the Rear sprocket with an OEM→SuperSprotex, so we can't deny the influence of this.
The only thing that remains is durability...I can't say anything about this until I continue to use it.
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