Have had 2 of these and they rock! :crazyloco

http://www.solomotoparts.com/catalog/DID-520-ERV3-ER-Series-Exclusive-Racing-X-Ring-Chain-p-18380.html[/URL]

Bit spendy though?

 

They look like the exact same thing. Gotta love ebay.

 

Try cyclesector.com That's where my buddies and I all get our chains from. I just got an EK 520-114 X-type gold for $70.

Email them, tell them Taylor F. sent you, and they should be able to set you up. They can also answer your questions. The owner, Diego, is a way cool guy.

 

thanks for the help

 

if you have a stock sprocket setup you will need to change them as well. i got a (0/+5) supersprox stealth sprocket&chain kit w/ a d.i.d. erv3 520 chain from sprocketcenter.com for a decent price. would definitely recommend. such a difference.. same as doing the (-1/+2) i just prefer to not put less teeth on a small/high torqued gear.

 

I would stay away from D.I.D, I've saw to many fail at the drags. Get RK or EK Chains.

 

I would use either a RK GXW or a Iris FB Chain. I use the Iris. It is a very good chain I have about 15,000 miles on it right now and it still looks and rolls like new.

 

If you use sprocketcenter.com do not order the supersprox unless you call and they are in stock. I ordered back in August and just switched my sprockets and d.i.d 520 kit conversion to superlite sprockets.

they can't get them in from overseas because the company is horrible in japan or wherever they are. . .IMHO that sprocketcenter is very very at what they do and they are a great company.

 

Again here is a simple fact... RK almost has a secret monopoly on the chain mark. Most OE factory bikes use RK chains. If you compare any other brand chain to the RK equivalant RK is far superior, price wise and tensile strength. One example.. To get the same tensile strength out of RKs 520GXW in DID 520ZVM2 retail is $100 more!! DID still has 250lbs less tensile strength even at that price point.

Its common sense, just dont understand why people still argue for DID.

 

The difference between the two items in the OP is that one is GOLD and one is steel? Colored chains are usually more expensive.

If your doing a conversion to a 520 chain youll need to get 520 conversion for sprockets... get a 520 chain/sprox conversion kit from www.sprocketcenter.com. They are great and have good pricing.

 

A silver RK chain to a gold RK chain is only $15 price increase to go gold, still making DID look like a polished turd ...maybe that was a little harsh .. oh well

 

Thanks for the info. . .I have just heard D.I.D is one of the best. Never knew. . .I guess I will see how long my new one lasts and then go with RK next time.

 

DID is still a good chain, just not the best. I just try to help people out when it comes to saving money.