V-Twin FTW

[Hydrant]

Originally Posted by No Worries

I couldn't get on that site, but chains were just discussed in another thread. Here's some facts:

DID 630 O-ring, tensile strength- 11,000 lbs
DID 530 X-ring, tensile strength- 9,760 lbs
DID 520 X-ring, tensile strength- 6,830 lbs

Why put on a weaker chain than stock?

I'm with ya, but it's not my bike. He just mentioned that he was interested in the 520 conversion. I have the DID 530 chain and AFAM steel sprockets on mine when I had to replace it.