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I have a 06 450x. I recently istalled a RK GB520EXW gold X-ring chain. Now I have been talking on other forums about gearing changes and someone said to not use x-ring with a 14 tooth front sprocket for it will rub on cases? How about if you are still running the stock 13 gear (I am)? Little concerned cause I have had it on there for a bit now, is my case safe???

Is it rubbing? If not, then relax.

Joe

I am still using my stock chain over 3000 miles later, I hope you didnt replace your stocker with that RK thinking it was a better chain, because it is not.

DID makes the best chains, the Narrow T-ring found stock on the X is one of the best they make.

I am still using my stock chain over 3000 miles later, I hope you didnt replace your stocker with that RK thinking it was a better chain, because it is not

Exactly what the DD says, a lot of people do that I bet because they are under the mistaken impression stock chains are junk, and I think that maybe the D.I.D. T-ring is the best chain, or certainly one of the best,chains you can buy . They sure aren't cheap.
Suzuki by the way now has an o-ring standard on their RMZ motocross bike. You'll see more of that, because anyone that thinks they can feel a 'loss of power' on a modern 450 thumper because they're using a good T,O,or X ring chain is hallucinating
Now the chain that comes on the R is junk, but not the T-ring that comes on the X-that's a top shelf chain.
I bought the gold D.I.D. t-ring from Ken a long time ago, for when my stocker "wore out"on the X, and it never did !
After 3 adjustments in 3 hours the stock R chain was yanked and the new T-ring went on. Doug

Hey JS, the stock X chain is top notch,and the other cool thing is I run A 14tooth counter sprocket with the Fastway case saver with no stretching/rubbing or wearing issues at all..

listen to these guys they know whats up!!

SLICK...

OK, I got the fastway counter shaft spacer...is there any trick to installation or do you just pop off the front sprocket and slide it on the shaft??

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I am still using my stock chain over 3000 miles later, I hope you didnt replace your stocker with that RK thinking it was a better chain, because it is not

Exactly what the DD says, a lot of people do that I bet because they are under the mistaken impression stock chains are junk, and I think that maybe the D.I.D. T-ring is the best chain, or certainly one of the best,chains you can buy . They sure aren't cheap.
Suzuki by the way now has an o-ring standard on their RMZ motocross bike. You'll see more of that, because anyone that thinks they can feel a 'loss of power' on a modern 450 thumper because they're using a good T,O,or X ring chain is hallucinating
Now the chain that comes on the R is junk, but not the T-ring that comes on the X-that's a top shelf chain.
I bought the gold D.I.D. t-ring from Ken a long time ago, for when my stocker "wore out"on the X, and it never did !
After 3 adjustments in 3 hours the stock R chain was yanked and the new T-ring went on. Doug

And you said that without suggesting a JD kit!

Yup, the stock chains are pretty darn good I hear.

Not to change the subject too much, anyone notice the chain slack spec on the sticker on the swingarm is different than the manual?