[Tanker]

I put a Niche on my TW this spring.it has been great lube it every couple months an i have not had to adjust it since I installed it.would highly recommend it great price and durable it the ideal mix for me.

 

[Dark Sol]

When a chain fails, it can go bad a few ways. It can lock the rear wheel & toss you, or, it can bunch up between the counter sprocket & the engine case, as happened to Fred.

At higher speeds, (TW capable), the chain can actually hit the aluminum case forward of the counter sprocket with enough force to crack or puncture the engine case.

(I’ve seen this happen, 1st hand, though not on a TW)

This could have you shopping for an engine swap, or a 225/6-spd transplant…

Sometimes saving $30 isn’t saving $30. I tend not to cut corners on things that keep me upright (tires), things that help me stop (brakes), or drivetrain components (chains/sprockets). YMMV.

100% dude exactly what I came here to post. You don't go cheap with life or death components. Chain failures can be fatal, or worse yet, mutilating which would scare anybody.

I always buy DID. Why? "Made in Japan" Need I say more? There's no way in hell I'd trust china to make something as important as a chain. It only takes 1 link to have a defect and you could be in trouble. I know nothing is 100% infallible and a DID could break too, but you can bet your ass it's many times less likely to break than some cheap chinese bullshit.

Will you more than likely be fine with the cheap chain? Of course. I wouldn't personally buy one though.

 

[TDubTerry]

Has anyone had experience with JT Sprockets 428 X1R X-Ring chain? It's considerably less than the DID VX also.

 

[BaisleyDE]

Has anyone had experience with JT Sprockets 428 X1R X-Ring chain? It's considerably less than the DID VX also.

I have had one on for almost 2000 miles , had to make one adjustment shortly after installation , hasn't moved since.

 

[Ski Pro 3]

I didn't know Pro Taper makes a chain as well:
Amazon.com: Pro Taper 428 MX Chain (134 Links) (Gold) : Automotive

 

[TW_in_BC]

Has anyone had experience with JT Sprockets 428 X1R X-Ring chain? It's considerably less than the DID VX also.

I bought one last year and absolutely HATED it.
The links wouldn't separate properly when I cut it to length and the Master link felt very cheap...which is a shame considering that JT makes decent sprockets.
I ordered a DID the next day and tossed the JT chain....

 

[TW_in_BC]

I didn't know Pro Taper makes a chain as well:
Amazon.com: Pro Taper 428 MX Chain (134 Links) (Gold) : Automotive

Right on the box: "Designed for UP TO 125 cc applications" That would be a flag for me...

...and it isn't O-ring or X-ring

 

[NorthernSpy]

The negative reviews on amazon.ca are pretty damning. Complete with photos. So many things to go wrong. Side plate hardness, roller hardness, x-ring material. I worked long enough in QA/QC in industry to be burnt by low cost offshore alternatives.

I'll stick with DID. Or any other Japanese, North American, or European part.

Great book to read. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poorly_Made_in_China?wprov=sfla1

As far as DID x rings flying out per Ski's post, I would reexamine what one uses as a chain cleaner or where they are stored.

Acetone would eat them right up.

So does ozone.

And UV.