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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => FZS600 Fazer => Topic started by: Arfa on 26 September 2017, 02:22:26 pm

Title: Stiff links, new chain time. DID VX or splurge on Extreme ZVM-X?
Post by: Arfa on 26 September 2017, 02:22:26 pm

Been about 25-30K since last swapped chain (and yes, front sprocket nut swapped then too). Not got too much slack in it, but it's developed a couple of stiff links and has a spot of surface corrosion. I keep cleaning and lubing it, but they keep sticking and I'm feeling a duff-duff-duff-duff as I got down road. Especially when I'm on the throttle, and seemingly changing frequency with change of speed. Since having this, I've changed rear wheel (disc bolts were seized!), new rear bearing and tyre - so can rule them out. Front end feels alright, nowt obvious wrong there, so fairly sure it's the chain. It does seem to ease off when I really lube the chain up.


So reckon it's probably time for new chain.  Got a DID VX on there now, debating whether to go same again or splurge a bit more on a Extreme ZVM-X (extra £40 ish) Worth it? Anyone tried one? Last much longer? Or just not worth it on a nice smooth inline four like the Fazer?

Title: Re: Stiff links, new chain time. DID VX or splurge on Extreme ZVM-X?
Post by: darrsi on 26 September 2017, 02:26:54 pm

If it's an 'extra' heavy duty chain then it's simply not necessary.

Title: Re: Stiff links, new chain time. DID VX or splurge on Extreme ZVM-X?
Post by: daviee on 26 September 2017, 05:43:21 pm

i fitted did extreme kit to mine never had a problem and hardly had to  adjust it 

Title: Re: Stiff links, new chain time. DID VX or splurge on Extreme ZVM-X?
Post by: Disorderlypunk on 27 September 2017, 02:35:50 am

£40 better spent on fuel - i ride like a fool and give my chain evil abuse and have never found extra heavy duty any different for a lightweight 600 - my 1100 heavy bike is a different matter though


http://www.didchain.com/streetChains.html (http://www.didchain.com/streetChains.html)
just look at max hp and lets be honest - we aint riding supersport 600's

Title: Re: Stiff links, new chain time. DID VX or splurge on Extreme ZVM-X?
Post by: celticdog on 27 September 2017, 07:30:02 am

DID x ring every time for me, a tried and tested classic.

Title: Re: Stiff links, new chain time. DID VX or splurge on Extreme ZVM-X?
Post by: darrsi on 27 September 2017, 01:28:35 pm

Quote from: celticdog on 27 September 2017, 07:30:02 am

DID x ring every time for me, a tried and tested classic.

 :agree

Title: Re: Stiff links, new chain time. DID VX or splurge on Extreme ZVM-X?
Post by: daviee on 27 September 2017, 08:01:28 pm

i paid £90 for the did extreme kit with jt sprockets hardly money wasted 

Title: Re: Stiff links, new chain time. DID VX or splurge on Extreme ZVM-X?
Post by: darrsi on 27 September 2017, 10:44:34 pm

In reality it's all about how you maintain the chain, if you look after it then it will last for ages and serve the bike well, but if it's neglected then even a new one left out in poor weather conditions or sea air for example can decimate the lifespan.