Chain - just making sure..

[af1-windy]

About to order a new chain..

Can someone confirm this is the correct chain please?

Also, it doesn't say it comes with a split link but I'm assuming they all do. 

525ZVMXx128 Gold H/D X-Ring DID

https://www.mandp.co.uk/products/525zvmxx128-gold-h-d-x-ring-did-687642

  windy

[smithy]

Originally Posted by af1-windy

About to order a new chain..

Can someone confirm this is the correct chain please?

Also, it doesn't say it comes with a split link but I'm assuming they all do. 

525ZVMXx128 Gold H/D X-Ring DID

https://www.mandp.co.uk/products/525zvmxx128-gold-h-d-x-ring-did-687642

  windy

Exactly the one l have....you won't be disappointed. They come with a proper joining link. But you'll need the right tool for it.

Smithy.

[RyanGTXR]

Originally Posted by smithy

Exactly the one l have....you won't be disappointed. They come with a proper joining link. But you'll need the right tool for it.

Smithy.
[/quote

Strange you say that, I was very disappointed. After not very long it started stretching on every ride, so much so I had to adjust every ride. Even half way through a ride the QS would start not working properly as the XR is very sensitive to chain tension and needs to be set right for the QS to work 100%
I took it off and went for Tsubaki. Proven very high quality chains with a proper "solid" link instead of the DID soft pin type.
But each to their own . . . . . . . . . I also avoid JT chains like the plague, had 2 of those fail]

[af1-windy]

Well, that's cleared it up.. 

Thanks for the feed back, hopefully more will chip in and I can then make an informed decision.. 

  windy

[Antares]

Originally Posted by RyanGTXR

Originally Posted by smithy

Exactly the one l have....you won't be disappointed. They come with a proper joining link. But you'll need the right tool for it.

Smithy.

Strange you say that, I was very disappointed. After not very long it started stretching on every ride, so much so I had to adjust every ride. Even half way through a ride the QS would start not working properly as the XR is very sensitive to chain tension and needs to be set right for the QS to work 100%
I took it off and went for Tsubaki. Proven very high quality chains with a proper "solid" link instead of the DID soft pin type.
But each to their own . . . . . . . . . I also avoid JT chains like the plague, had 2 of those fail]

Tsubakis are good but imo ZVMX is not far off and you can get them at utterly disgusting bargains, and the inside plates being zinc plated aswell helps a lot for corrosion. 7k on mine so far after 19k on a Tsubaki XRG most of it through the winter and crap weather and it's still looking decent.

[Winger]

Split Link….. I still have a fair bit to do with the trade can’t remember the last time I ever saw one,as for which one same old…it’s how well you look after them.

[wessie]

I have the plain steel, not gold, version of this chain. The only time it has been adjusted after fitting was during a tyre change in September, after around 2000 miles. It didn't really need an adjustment but was optimised prior to another 2000 miles, including a loop into France & Spain from Santander on some very bumpy roads in places. I cleaned the chain on getting home and gave it a good lube in SAE90 for its winter sojourn in the garage as I use a shaftie in winter. No adjustment needed. On trips it gets the occasional squirt of aerosol lube made by Granville.

[smithy]

Originally Posted by RyanGTXR

Strange you say that, I was very disappointed. After not very long it started stretching on every ride, so much so I had to adjust every ride. Even half way through a ride the QS would start not working properly as the XR is very sensitive to chain tension and needs to be set right for the QS to work 100%
I took it off and went for Tsubaki. Proven very high quality chains with a proper "solid" link instead of the DID soft pin type.
But each to their own . . . . . . . . . I also avoid JT chains like the plague, had 2 of those fail]

Interesting....I've had this ZVMX chain fitted on my '17 for well over 4 years and near 50k km...and it's still in good condition.

This photo was taken after I fitted it in December of 2018. The original "Regina" chain didn't last 10k km before it developed a few tight links.

I do have a home made electronic oiler system fitted which helps greatly. Does pretty much the same as a Scott-Oiler but only cost me ~$30 Aussie sheckles instead of $400 or more..

Smithy.

[Mareng1]

Originally Posted by RyanGTXR[/quote

Strange you say that, I was very disappointed. After not very long it started stretching on every ride, so much so I had to adjust every ride. Even half way through a ride the QS would start not working properly as the XR is very sensitive to chain tension and needs to be set right for the QS to work 100%
I took it off and went for Tsubaki. Proven very high quality chains with a proper "solid" link instead of the DID soft pin type.
But each to their own . . . . . . . . . I also avoid JT chains like the plague, had 2 of those fail]

DID pin is solid.  It’s only the flare which is hollow, and that is outside the link plate.   

Same material - just easier to flare.

[RyanGTXR]

Originally Posted by Mareng1

DID pin is solid.  It’s only the flare which is hollow, and that is outside the link plate.   

Same material - just easier to flare.

Yes, that is called a soft link, whereas the Tsubaki, Regina etc have a "solid" link all way to the ends.

I can only speak from my own experience. I know many people swear by DID, I've just had bad experiences with them.