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06-06-2010, 05:52 AM
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EK chains. Opinions
I was wondering if anyone has ever used EK chains? X-ring and O-ring models specifically. If you have used one in the past, how did it do for you? I'm not looking for input on other brands...just this one in particular. Thanks!
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06-06-2010, 06:30 AM
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Location: New Windsor NY
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I am currently running a 530 mvxz.
I have about 15,000 miles on it. It didn't seem to stretch as much as the stocker. I will replace it this year as it is getting a little sloppy now. Nice chain. Quiet, few adjustments, no issues. Oh, it has only had WD-40 as lube for it's entire life. 
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06-06-2010, 06:35 AM
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I'm runnin' EK ZZZ (11,000 lb. tensile strength) chains on my ol' '94 CB1000, '97 Bandit 1200S, '98 SuperHawk, and '99 ZRX 1100. Only have about 3 to 4,000 miles on 'em but no complaints. Anything has to better than the RK 530 o-ring chains I tried earlier- very short lived.
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06-06-2010, 09:45 AM
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What ya gonna do about it
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Location: NC
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EK and DID did just fine, RK sucks.
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06-06-2010, 10:22 AM
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Just passing through
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06-06-2010, 10:56 AM
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A little sloppy.
She still has a couple thousand more in her. 
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06-28-2010, 03:51 PM
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Had an EK 520 conversion on my 93 VFR 750 and was happy with the chain. It was a gold x-ring and seemed to hold up well. Vortex aluminum sprockets, not so much so. I would recommend that you stay with the 530 and steel sprockets both ends, but have no complaints with EK (or DID for that matter) quality.
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06-28-2010, 10:20 PM
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Officer it won't go that fast
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Hayward, CA
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I've been using EK chains for years. No complaints.
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06-29-2010, 02:49 AM
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Location: Down Under, Australia
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Big thumbs up for the EK ZZZ chain. I have one on my
(ex-commuter) track bike (the FZR1040 in my sig) and it's been on there for 30,000km so far and still like new. It's a 530 size currently handling about 145rwhp.
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