how are DID VX chains?

[breakdirt916]

there's a 530VX chain about to end on fleabay...

how are they?

I heard good things about DID on chains..and on their website, they don't even have different models aside from the VX, so I'm assuming this the one people are talking about

I've had issues with RK 530xso chains stretching out in 8-10k miles...no cleaning, just lubing...left it a little loose too

edit nevermind...missed the auction...doh

[imstuner]

I just ordered a DID 530 kit from motomummy.com

[MFChop]

DID are awesome! Only brand I buy

Cant speak for the VX but I love the ERs

[Tas]

I just picked up a 520 ERV3 chain. Now to get F/R sprockets.

Sorry, no input on VX chains.

[Kurlon]

I've had issues with RK 530xso chains stretching out in 8-10k miles...no cleaning, just lubing...left it a little loose too

You're doing something way wrong...

[breakdirt916]

What else can I do??

Look at my chain stretch thread...overcleaning with harsh chemicals ans over tightening the chain will lead to stretching, so I just lube (les frequently too) and leave it a little loose

Clayton said it's the suspension rocked out, and a few people talked about how chains get tighter when heavy people sit on the bike, but the chain is only most stretched when the axle and swingarm are lined up...so the correct chain slack should account for full suspension travel and when people sit on the bike (which lines up the axle)

Anything else?

[nhbubba]

I have a DID ERV3 520 on my SV. It is nice. Nicer than the crap I usually buy.

[ZX11D]

I run DID 530 vx on my zx11 . Awsome !!!!

[breakdirt916]

found another one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tchlink:top:en

DID 530-ZVM2 X-ring chain...$0.99/no reserve, ending on a Tuesday (= fewer bidders)

I'm hoping to get that chain for < $65...google search showed prices in the $190+ range...

[breakdirt916]

BAM!

D.I.D. 530-ZVM2 108 Link - priced at $224-$270.99

won for $43 + s&h (total ~$52)