Flash or gash?

[hazza]

My chain is a bit tired and whilst it is servicable for now, i know in a month or two i'm going to wamt to replace it. Looking on ebay chain and sprocket kits are cheaper than my previous bike. I was originally looking at the cheapest decent brand kit i could get, then i found a DID gold chain........

So, flash or gash on this?


https://i1239.photobucket.com/albums/ff501/harrybarfield/20130113_140531_zps7a196f4e.jpg

I think it may look quite good....
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[reed]

I personally think they look alright
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[pepperami]

Quality and function every time. !

Buy cheap once buy twice

EDIT : DID are good chains!
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[hazza]

Thought DID were good quality?
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[Wafer_Thin_Ham]

[EXC-Rider]

had a DID chain on my CRF lasted 3 hours before it went snap (think it was on to tight) got another DID chain and still going strong to this day

gold chain on a blue bike :/ not sure, i was thinking gold chain for my gold hornet but nah
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[hazza]

Haha even more when used in conjunction with racing air filters (read open cone power zapping pieces of Chinese shit).

I just thought it would contrast with the colour (eucalaise silver don't you know? Who comes up with these names?) nicely. Its only a difference of 10 pounds, I just wonder how gold it will stay on my 180 miles a week!
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[Slacker24seve...]

Not on a bluey silvery bike without much gold already on it.

It is broadly equivalent to adding a purple powerband though so expect a ~5hp increase on an SV.
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[el_oso]

I don't think it will be too bad but I wouldn't be buying unless it was cheaper
initially it may stand out a bit too much, but unless you are anal about keeping the chain clean and only ride in the dry conditions a bit of dirt will bring the shine right down.
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[MattJ]

When my chain needed replacing I got a gold DID chain and I thought nothing of it. Have I missed something? Is it considered bling? I just bought it because it's a good quality chain.

[Moo.]

TBH i thought it was just a name of the chain As in a DID gold chain is better then a normal DID chain
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[Muscle Bike Rider]

Arn't the gold DID chains supposed to be their top of the range ones? twice as strong longer lasting etc, quite fancy one myself when its time for a change, think the gold will look good on a black bike, they do it in black and silver too. Link below for details.

https://www.didchain.com/streetChains.html
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[hazza]

In that case it seems like a no trainer for a few extra notes...
I always assumed it was just for tart.
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[Seb]

They are awesome chains, won't stay bright and gold for long mind. After a bit of a bad experience with a cheapo chain on my ZZR I've always gone for the best quality chain I can. Always seems to have worked well for me thus far
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[stuartt]

i got a did chain & sprockets on my busa about 4,000 mls ago & it's still as good as new

[sidewinder]

Did get the thumbs up from me But they take a lot of cleaning to look good
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[jjdugen]

Gold is bling that you pay etra for, get the heaviest duty chain you can, usually just 'steel' colour. There seems to be, either a lot of cheap DID copies around or DID are reducing their quality control. Bought a DID chain, £80, wouldn't put it on a pushbile. Its in stock for the net 125 that needs one. RK seem to be far more robust and well made.
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