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| #1  08-Aug-2003, 07:29 | |||
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| The great Ducati rip off You know, after nearly two years of happy Ducati ownership, I'm getting a little pi55ed off. You always know that premier brands will demand high money, but this lat one takes the biscuit. I'm searching for a new chain. Checking out all the sources as you do, typical price about 80 quid. Local Duke dealer 83.99. Anyway my mate suggested a local shop, and not to tell them it's for a Ducati. Hey presto, a brand spanking new IRIS gold coloured X-ring chain 106 links (istead of the required 96) all for 39.99. Nearly snatched his hand off!! Okay so Ive got to take off a few links, that should take me 10 mins tops. Just goes to show, tell 'em what they need to know, and save some cash.....   |
| #2 08-Aug-2003, 07:40 | ||||
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| I think you may have made a bad move mate, have heard that IRIS is crap, one was so bad it was flexing & hitting the tyre sidewall  .If you have already fitted it check the play on it while it is on the rear sprocket & what side play it has. A good quality chain will be in the £80 region, just remember the amount of power that is put through your chain, if it snaps it can destroy your cases  .Sorry if this a bit of a negative reply. Chris. [Edited on 8-8-2003 by chris.p] |
| #3 08-Aug-2003, 08:18 | |||
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| #6 08-Aug-2003, 10:36 | |||
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| We have a saying in Maintanance engineering BUY CHEAP , BUY TWICE ! You have also got to account for the extra down time/man power to replace the item twice & thats only if the Cheap item does not break down , which will nealy always happen when you need it most, whilst under most pressure ! You pay your money & take your chances ! Only my two cents worth though !  |
| #9 08-Aug-2003, 17:07 | |||
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| Don't get me wrong lads, I'm not trying to 'scrimp' and never have. As well you all know the cost of running these things. I'm a little concerned now about the quality of my purchase. But, and from an engineering background it does look sturdy enough, and definintely better than the DID that has come off. I know it's just the sales pitch on the box but the wear rates compare well with those of DID and EK. I had a DID X-ring on my CBR6 a few years back that let itself go smashing up the back end, so I figure your right about paying and taking chances too. You never can tell. I guess, chain care is the most important, and thanks to your advise, I will keep a close eye on it's wear and side movement (if any). But my main point was, not always to fire the Ducati brand at after market parts, as they include an additional premium. Obviously made to fit items are essential but as always it pays to shop around. Cheers Ian  |
| #10 08-Aug-2003, 17:30 | |||
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| Its the same with most Bike companys, My bro was looking for a wheel bearing for his KMX125 a few years ago, so i sent him to the bearing dealer i used for work & he got a wheel bearing for £4 that was the same only it did not come from Kawasaki & 1/4 the price It always pays to check first , then after go to the dealer ! |
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