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03-04-08, 04:38 PM
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IRIS chains
Just a heads up
Do not recommend using Iris chains , mine was knackered after 8k ( scotoilered) miles & front sprocket was also showing wear . Normally get min 20 k + out of a chain . To the garage's credit when I compalined they replaced c&s kit with a Tsubaki gold x ring & JT sprockets for 20 quid (extra cost on iris c&s) & fitted foc Cheers Steve
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03-04-08, 06:15 PM
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Re: IRIS chains
Not suprising when most of them are ?20 trade!!!
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04-04-08, 06:51 AM
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Re: IRIS chains
Used several times, never been a problem. How odd.
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04-04-08, 10:04 AM
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Re: IRIS chains
I dont like them either, made from elastic material stretch like a elastic band. Had one on my KTM520, only had it on a bout a week, then cracked it on back wheel and ching, chain snapped. My mates say if you oil them they will last for ages which is bull poo, as DID ones go forever without major maintenance and let you know they knacked before they snap.
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04-04-08, 10:21 AM
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Re: IRIS chains
Into bikes sell as a kit- Tsubaki chain and either JT or chiavarelli sprockets-
http://www.intobikes.co.uk/products?...FQo2QwodHyj-bA Seems reasonable to me (I expect delivery will be a tenner ish). Is there a difference in performance between x and o ring chains? The kit with the o ring chain is £90+delivery. Adding mechanic labour for fitting, this'll bring it in under £140 for me. |
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04-04-08, 10:41 AM
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Re: IRIS chains
Oooooh bugger, I've just bought one and going to fit it tonight or tomorrow
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