Thevisorshop.com (CROSSAN MOTORCYCLES LTD) also have a 15% discount for Jan.
I ordered a DID ZVMX & JT sprocket kit delivered to Australia for $221.52 (122.09 pound which includes 22.95 delivery) far cheaper than anything i could find over here or anywhere else delivered to Aus.
For eg, The chain only from Metalgear in Aus is $325.00 for a 126 link, as the only other option is a 114 link through them.
Great price as far as i can see and hopefully might be of use to any others who are ready for a new set as well.
https://www.thevisorshop.com/en/DID-Chain-and-Sprocket-Kit---Just-choose-Bike-Size-and-Chain-Quality/m-17662.aspx
Very good chain, but hard to rivet. Pin diameter of that ZVM-X chain should be 5.68-5.99mm (0.224-0.236 inch) after rivetting.
Not the same diameter than other 530 chains.
Thanks for the info T 24.
If you use the code XMAS it will further reduce the price too.
Quote from: Beaker on Monday, 08 January 2018, 11:47 AM
If you use the code XMAS it will further reduce the price too.
That price was including the Xmas (15%) discount Beaker
Ok - must have ordered differently to you
No, that's the one mate. Exactly the same price as mine said, but when i actually paid it through paypal, it came to $221.52 (due to the exchange rate at the time)
To amount £122.09 GBP
Exchange rate: 1 AUD = 0.551161 GBP
Did you buy it ? if so, what were you actually charged ?
Not yet - good point on the exchange rate at the time of purchase - that would explain it :onya:
Hi T 24.
How do you find out the riveted pin size for various chains?
This would be info I'd find particularly useful.
I've used EK, RK and DID chains and am always a little nervous that I haven't riveted enough...
And riveting too much creates an instant tight spot...
Thanks.
had a big look thru chain instructions. ones ive done before, rule of thumb was just flare a tiny bit more than other rivets on chain. never a problem. official answers from EK, RK, DID, 530 chain link rivet diameter. .217 to .228 of an inch or 5.5 to 5.8mm. EK make a screw in connector, never used but gets good reviews. just screw it together with 8mm socket. no idea of price but sounds a good idea. supposedly stronger.
Don't have to worry about riveting if using endless chain. :boogie: Grease your swing arm bearings while you are at it. :cheers:
everyones choice Andre.
Goes without saying :)
15 th ks back my chain stuffed up. tight link. i blame the wurth lube i was using. links were even rusty inside, ive posted this b4. i cut old chain to have a look. my sprockets looked all ok, i fitted a 100 dollar ek chain to wear them out. just an o ring but rated for 14 power.here i am , 15 th ks later. sprockets still look same. not even had to adjust chain. gear oil used as lube. very impressed.
That's non-stinky castrol VMX 80W gear oil? I am glad when my bottle of STINKY gear oil is empty.
I just had a look at vmx bottle, they actually call it manual trans oil. Never took notice b4. But yes, no more smell. Wish all the old diffs etc had it back when i was fixing them. Hated the stinky hands.
Quote from: black14 on Tuesday, 09 January 2018, 08:17 AM
Hi T 24.
How do you find out the riveted pin size for various chains?
This would be info I'd find particularly useful.
I've used EK, RK and DID chains and am always a little nervous that I haven't riveted enough...
And riveting too much creates an instant tight spot...
Thanks.
I found that measurement from D.I.D web sites few years ago. There was a chart to all D.I.D chains.
Then I wrote it down to my service book..
Quote from: Andre on Wednesday, 10 January 2018, 08:15 PM
That's non-stinky castrol VMX 80W gear oil? I am glad when my bottle of STINKY gear oil is empty.
I use a 140W gear oil that is like Golden Syrup and it NEVER flings a spec off.
Seriously even after a high speed run there isnt a trace of it on my rear wheel !
Same as me Speedy. 85-140W gear oil is great.
Never flinging a spec off would be worth some stink :onya:
no stink is my choice, one or two wipe offs, good for 1000k plus. can understand the thicker is better but after building hundreds of gearboxes and diffs, hate that smell. when i first started using gear oil on chain, which btw is far superiour to chain lube, pulled up at lights, that old familiar smell. thats why i searched out vmx. thicker might not fling, might stick better, might even work better, but guess what, i dont care. i just dont care. no smell. :grin:
It alarms me the prices you guys in Oz have to pay for tyres, chains etc.
I always thought the UK was a "Rip off" but it seems you have it even tougher.
I can get a DID chain and sprocket kit from Ebay for £89.92 delivered..Equating to approx $154 Aus.
We do pay a premium Froudy.
Cheapest price for the zvm-x chain only locally was $280 & that's not delivered
:thumbs_down:
Quote from: Sweaty on Thursday, 11 January 2018, 08:22 PM
We do pay a premium Froudy.
Cheapest price for the zvm-x chain only locally was $280 & that's not delivered
:thumbs_down:
I wonder if it would be cheaper, even with shipping costs for you to order from the UK?
Have a look at my original post Froudy.
:onya:
Quote from: grog on Thursday, 11 January 2018, 07:12 PM
no stink is my choice, one or two wipe offs, good for 1000k plus. can understand the thicker is better but after building hundreds of gearboxes and diffs, hate that smell. when i first started using gear oil on chain, which btw is far superiour to chain lube, pulled up at lights, that old familiar smell. thats why i searched out vmx. thicker might not fling, might stick better, might even work better, but guess what, i dont care. i just dont care. no smell. :grin:
With your history you have a very good reason to get the non-stink version.
Quote from: Sweaty on Thursday, 11 January 2018, 09:05 PM
Have a look at my original post Froudy.
:onya:
Oh yeah..Silly me :boogie: