Drive chain types - Page 2 - SV650.org

Dave20046 · 27-07-20, 04:51 PM

Avon Avon Avon

garynortheast · 27-07-20, 07:18 PM

Pirelli Pirelli Pirelli

DarrenSV650S · 28-07-20, 12:00 AM

I usually get ZVM. I think they're the strongest

garynortheast · 04-08-20, 08:37 AM

Just found this.

https://didchain.com/wp-content/uplo...Spec-Chart.pdf

VM is a heavier duty chain than the VX.

Dave20046 · 04-08-20, 09:21 AM

I think they did change it round a few years ago, unhelpfully. That's what I read when I commented before so it depends how old the stock is you're looking at/how old that chart is? With the links you posted I'd have guessed the VM was indeed the heavier duty of that vintage since it was more expensive and marked heavy duty.
What Darren said about ZVM rang a bell too.

Just get a Tsubaki and never worry again ...

garynortheast · 04-08-20, 09:26 AM

Just ordered the VM chain. Funnily enough it was cheaper at £64 direct from M&P than from their ebay shop at £68.

Just bought a new pair of Pirelli Angel ST tyres from Tyretech Trading too for £144.

Just over £200 in one hit. Ouch!

Dave20046 · 04-08-20, 09:50 AM

I know, but it's an investment in fun.

2 tyres for £144 is pretty good too to be honest

Adam Ef · 04-08-20, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garynortheast

Just over £200 in one hit. Ouch!

At least you get something for it.. I cancelled an insurance policy this morning at a cost of £64... to end up with nothing.

Adam Ef · 04-08-20, 11:54 AM

Gary, do you prefer the ST to the (newer?) GT version? Or there is a reason you go for them? Had bad experiences with Pirelli tyres on cars in the past but they get a lot of recommendations on bikes. Considering I like Metzeler and they're the same company maybe I should be giving Pirellis a go.

garynortheast · 04-08-20, 12:06 PM

The ST wins on price Adam. Not used the GT before, but have wondered if perhaps I might get more than 5000 miles out of a GT. One day when I'm feeling flush I'll splash out and try a pair. I love the handling characteristics of the ST though.

27-07-20, 04:51 PM	#11
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Drive chain types Avon Avon Avon __________________

27-07-20, 07:18 PM	#12
garynortheast Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 2,488	Re: Drive chain types Pirelli Pirelli Pirelli __________________ http://www.teulu-cymru.org/cartref.html https://teulu.bandcamp.com/releases

28-07-20, 12:00 AM	#13
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,404	Re: Drive chain types I usually get ZVM. I think they're the strongest

04-08-20, 08:37 AM	#14
garynortheast Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 2,488	Re: Drive chain types Just found this. https://didchain.com/wp-content/uplo...Spec-Chart.pdf VM is a heavier duty chain than the VX. __________________ http://www.teulu-cymru.org/cartref.html https://teulu.bandcamp.com/releases

04-08-20, 09:21 AM	#15
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Drive chain types I think they did change it round a few years ago, unhelpfully. That's what I read when I commented before so it depends how old the stock is you're looking at/how old that chart is? With the links you posted I'd have guessed the VM was indeed the heavier duty of that vintage since it was more expensive and marked heavy duty. What Darren said about ZVM rang a bell too. Just get a Tsubaki and never worry again ... __________________ Last edited by Dave20046; 04-08-20 at 09:22 AM.

04-08-20, 09:26 AM	#16
garynortheast Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 2,488	Re: Drive chain types Just ordered the VM chain. Funnily enough it was cheaper at £64 direct from M&P than from their ebay shop at £68. Just bought a new pair of Pirelli Angel ST tyres from Tyretech Trading too for £144. Just over £200 in one hit. Ouch! __________________ http://www.teulu-cymru.org/cartref.html https://teulu.bandcamp.com/releases

04-08-20, 09:50 AM	#17
Dave20046 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10,274	Re: Drive chain types I know, but it's an investment in fun. 2 tyres for £144 is pretty good too to be honest __________________

04-08-20, 11:54 AM	#19
Adam Ef Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,200	Re: Drive chain types Gary, do you prefer the ST to the (newer?) GT version? Or there is a reason you go for them? Had bad experiences with Pirelli tyres on cars in the past but they get a lot of recommendations on bikes. Considering I like Metzeler and they're the same company maybe I should be giving Pirellis a go. __________________ >>> ? <<< Past: Street Triple 765rs, DRZ400s,GSXR1000 K9, VFR800 A8, ZX6R 636 2006, CRF250L, GSXR750 K7, VFR800 A7, GSXR750 L3, Street Triple 675R, MT09 Tracer, SV650s K8, CB250rsd, YBR125...

04-08-20, 12:06 PM	#20
garynortheast Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 2,488	Re: Drive chain types The ST wins on price Adam. Not used the GT before, but have wondered if perhaps I might get more than 5000 miles out of a GT. One day when I'm feeling flush I'll splash out and try a pair. I love the handling characteristics of the ST though. __________________ http://www.teulu-cymru.org/cartref.html https://teulu.bandcamp.com/releases

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