Warning about using volar chains...

Graugaard · July 3rd, 2013, 01:33 PM

So yea i tried this green volar chain... on a 2000mile trip it snapped... wasn't using clip, but used the secure pin system, and a mechanic inspected the chain and said it wasn't a mounting error, but a result from bad quality. the chain was about 2500 miles old when it broke, thank god no major damage to the bike..

My friend was behind me on his 250, it was very close that he had got it into his front tire, but nothing happen

I'm sticking with EK or DID rest of my life from now on...

The chain has been perfectly mainted... scottoiler E-system with perfect mounting, and the recommended slack on the chain.. No excuses, Volar is a very bad chain.

Today i got the chain on my wall as a memory from the time were i 800miles from home, meet a very nice german guy who helped me out, and got me a new chain (EK).

checho323 · July 3rd, 2013, 01:38 PM

Does EK or DID have colored chains?

cuong-nutz · July 3rd, 2013, 02:14 PM

A few people have used them with problems as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by checho323

Does EK or DID have colored chains?

EK does but DID only has gold, black, and silver.

tooblekain · July 3rd, 2013, 02:53 PM

Never heard of Volar chain. Where do you get such a chain?

I stick with D.I.D., EK, RK, and Regina for chains. I haven't tried Vortex's V3 chains yet though.

alex.s · July 3rd, 2013, 02:59 PM

you mean to say that a $15 chain didn't work so good? who would have thought that.

lgk · July 3rd, 2013, 03:02 PM

probably ebay...

the problem with cheap chains is the cheap materials and manufacturing methods.

pics of ruined chain?

Old Lemon · July 3rd, 2013, 03:06 PM

this is the green chain i have after reading multiple people having problems with volar.

http://sprocketcenter.com/index.php/...ing-chain.html

expensive but then again, these chains are rated for 1000 cc super sports.

tooblekain · July 3rd, 2013, 03:11 PM

IIRC the chain from Cycle Gear...I believe the brand is called Orbitz should be decent. I believe it's actually made in the same factory as RK. I remember installing it on my friend's R6 used primarily for track and it's still on there after 2+ years.

menikmati · July 4th, 2013, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

you mean to say that a $15 chain didn't work so good? who would have thought that.

Bones85 · July 4th, 2013, 10:18 AM

I'll never understand why people cheap out on chains. I'm cheap as hell + I don't make much money but if you cheap out on a chain then you're just compromising your safety. Saving $50 is not worth risking your life.

CZroe · June 26th, 2014, 06:20 AM

Did it fail at the master link? Who installed it? It sounds like you were using the rivet link. Were the rivet heads properly peened and the flare measured? What tool was used?

csmith12 · June 26th, 2014, 07:31 AM

Soooooooo lucky.....

scorch · June 26th, 2014, 08:14 AM

ive had a volar chain, and it didnt last very long. The life span was about 12k which is pretty bad for me. most other chains on the 250 will last about 40k for me.

July 3rd, 2013, 01:33 PM	#1
Graugaard ninjette.org member Name: Elias Location: Denmark Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r Posts: 152	Warning about using volar chains... So yea i tried this green volar chain... on a 2000mile trip it snapped... wasn't using clip, but used the secure pin system, and a mechanic inspected the chain and said it wasn't a mounting error, but a result from bad quality. the chain was about 2500 miles old when it broke, thank god no major damage to the bike.. My friend was behind me on his 250, it was very close that he had got it into his front tire, but nothing happen I'm sticking with EK or DID rest of my life from now on... The chain has been perfectly mainted... scottoiler E-system with perfect mounting, and the recommended slack on the chain.. No excuses, Volar is a very bad chain. Today i got the chain on my wall as a memory from the time were i 800miles from home, meet a very nice german guy who helped me out, and got me a new chain (EK).
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July 3rd, 2013, 02:53 PM	#4
tooblekain ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Triumph Bonneville; 2008 Ninja 250r (trackbike) Posts: 748	Never heard of Volar chain. Where do you get such a chain? I stick with D.I.D., EK, RK, and Regina for chains. I haven't tried Vortex's V3 chains yet though. __________________________________________________ CVMA #312SoCal TrackdaysBigHeadz RacingMotion ProFactory EffexLeatt Brace* Racetech Bell Woodcraft CFMVortexHotbodiesSurface Sun SystemsBrakingLiveWire EnergyFreegun Underwear

July 3rd, 2013, 02:59 PM	#5
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	you mean to say that a $15 chain didn't work so good? who would have thought that. __________________________________________________
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July 3rd, 2013, 03:02 PM	#6
lgk ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2012 EX250, 2014 EX300 Posts: A lot.	probably ebay... the problem with cheap chains is the cheap materials and manufacturing methods. pics of ruined chain? __________________________________________________ Ethioknight Memorial Fund- Sticker sale http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=111700

July 3rd, 2013, 03:11 PM	#8
tooblekain ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Triumph Bonneville; 2008 Ninja 250r (trackbike) Posts: 748	IIRC the chain from Cycle Gear...I believe the brand is called Orbitz should be decent. I believe it's actually made in the same factory as RK. I remember installing it on my friend's R6 used primarily for track and it's still on there after 2+ years. __________________________________________________ CVMA #312SoCal TrackdaysBigHeadz RacingMotion ProFactory EffexLeatt Brace* Racetech Bell Woodcraft CFMVortexHotbodiesSurface Sun SystemsBrakingLiveWire EnergyFreegun Underwear

July 3rd, 2013, 01:38 PM	#2
checho323 ninjette.org guru Name: Checho Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Harley Street 750 Posts: 284	Does EK or DID have colored chains?

July 3rd, 2013, 03:06 PM	#7
Old Lemon Lays er down Name: Michael Location: Maryland Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Lime green Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	this is the green chain i have after reading multiple people having problems with volar. http://sprocketcenter.com/index.php/...ing-chain.html expensive but then again, these chains are rated for 1000 cc super sports.

July 4th, 2013, 10:18 AM	#10
Bones85 ninjette.org member Name: Joe Location: Florida Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 206	I'll never understand why people cheap out on chains. I'm cheap as hell + I don't make much money but if you cheap out on a chain then you're just compromising your safety. Saving $50 is not worth risking your life.

June 26th, 2014, 06:20 AM	#11
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Did it fail at the master link? Who installed it? It sounds like you were using the rivet link. Were the rivet heads properly peened and the flare measured? What tool was used?

June 26th, 2014, 07:31 AM	#12
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Soooooooo lucky..... __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

June 26th, 2014, 08:14 AM	#13
scorch ninjette.org guru Name: ricardo Location: maryland Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250 Posts: 390	ive had a volar chain, and it didnt last very long. The life span was about 12k which is pretty bad for me. most other chains on the 250 will last about 40k for me.

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