DID 219 CHAIN

Kelly Kono · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 9:37 pm Post subject: DID 219 CHAIN

Has anyone had any experience with the DID Gold on Black chain? If so, what was the durability compared to?

Jim Russell, Jr. · Advertiser Joined: 03 Oct 2001 Posts: 1535

We tested it many years ago.

The thing to look for with DID is that it is marked DHA. DHA is a hardening process. It is available on black/gold or all gold chain.

Both colors are also available as standard chains.

To answer the original question the black/ gold (typically non-DHA in US) will not last well on a Yamaha. Forget using it on a direct drive or TaG engine.

To solve any quality of product we use the RK chain. It is only available in the high quality type. IMHO it is better quality than any of the DID products.

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Kelly Kono · Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2012 9:49 pm Post subject: DID gold and black chain

Thank you Jim

Robert Bujdoso · Joined: 20 Sep 2010 Posts: 87

I use the O-Ring chains for the TaG stuff. They're expensive, but gaurantee you wouldn't be replacing them often.
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Steve Eady · Joined: 26 Jul 2001 Posts: 956

I agree, the RK o-ring is the best then the DID DHA. Both are good chains. Make sure you lube the DHA every time out with good quality chain lube.

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Walt Gifford · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 12:18 pm Post subject:

Jim, Which RK chain exactly? I'm looking for a non O-ring 219 chain. I did a search on your site but no joy.

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Jim Russell, Jr. · Advertiser Joined: 03 Oct 2001 Posts: 1535

link to standard RK chains.
https://storefront.russellkarting.com:8443/storefrontCommerce/search.do?searchType=itemNumber&keyword=RC-GB&emailAddress=&numResults=
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Russ Deubel · Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 7:33 pm Post subject:

Jim, whats a good sprocket to use for tag ? Is the steel sprocket longer lasting ?

Jim Russell, Jr. · Advertiser Joined: 03 Oct 2001 Posts: 1535

Personally I use the cheap sprockets. They are machined well and the material holds up fairly well compared to the US or Japanese products. At less than $15 they are a great value.

The steel sprockets last a really long time in running conditions. However they seem easier to bend than the aluminum due to the machining to make they light. If you don't drop off the track and always run the same teeth this is the way to go for longevity. Can last all year.

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Michael Valiante · Advertiser Joined: 24 Jan 2002 Posts: 110

Kelly,

You should also note that chain tension is important with the RK since it is a little more difficult to set (O-ring). Make sure you move it up and down with your hand to get a good idea of the tension. Too tight and it will reduce the life of your sprockets and possibly reduce horsepower or cause chain bind. The RK as with the DHA stretch so after you run any new chain you will have to re-adjust for the second outing but you should be good to go after that.

The RK chain is pretty amazing.....

Thanks,

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Ihor Bilyy · Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2012 7:47 am Post subject:

I had exceptional experience with CZ chain. It is 219 non o-ring and good price. Currently see it on KartSportNA (Arrow distributor) website.