KMC chains - any experience ?

zheka130 · Feb 21, 2017

Guys
Bought this cheap KMC chain. Now I realized that it may have not been the best idea, although I dont ride much or aggressively.
In any case, anyone know about these ? Worth getting another brand, or dont worry about it and install it?

Riceburner · Feb 21, 2017

Never heard of it. You already bought it...if you can't return it, use it and see how it performs.

Matt Rain · Feb 21, 2017

My bike came with a KMC O-ring chain. I believe the company is mostly known for its bicycle stuff but they have a moto website as well: http://www.kmcgroup.com.tw/

Anyway the chain was fine. Only reason I replaced it is because I did a 530>520 conversion.

TK4 · Feb 21, 2017

KMC, like everyone else, makes good stuff and not-so-good stuff. The more you pay, the better you get.

zheka130 · Feb 22, 2017

OK, thanks guys. Will see if I can return it and get a DID one.

DemonPig · Feb 22, 2017

Wouldn't worry about it man. DID is not the pinnacle of the world either.
What kind of riding do you do? Casual street? Just put that chain on.

taximan62 · Feb 22, 2017

Looks like their chains are rated only up to a 250cc motorcycle. None of their chains are rated for anything above 400cc. What bike do you have?
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Matt Rain · Feb 22, 2017

taximan62 said:
Looks like their chains are rated only up to a 250cc motorcycle. None of their chains are rated for anything above 400cc. What bike do you have?
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1950
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520
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[TD]
15.875
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6.25
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[TD]
10.61
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[TD]
2.0
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[TD]
15.0
[/TD]
[TD]
5.09
[/TD]
[TD]
17.60
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19.30
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2710
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3050
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250cc
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525
[/TD]
[TD]
15.875
[/TD]
[TD]
7.85
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10.61
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2.0
[/TD]
[TD]
2.0
[/TD]
[TD]
15.0
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[TD]
5.09
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18.75
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[TD]
20.80
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2710
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3050
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250cc
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530
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15.875
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10.61
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21.85
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Those are standard roller chains, not O-ring. The one I have is a 530 UO, which is rated for up to 750cc:

http://www.kmcgroup.com.tw/toen/products2_3.htm

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Model
NO.
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[FONT=&quot]Pitch[/FONT]

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Roller Link Width (Min)[/FONT]

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Roller Dia. (Max)[/FONT]

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Pin Link
Plate
Thickness[/FONT]

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Roller Link
Plate
Thickness[/FONT]

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Roller Link
Plate
Height
(Max)[/FONT]

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[TD="class: style1, width: 31"][FONT=&quot]

Pin Dia.
(Max)[/FONT]

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Over-All Width Riv.
(Max)[/FONT]

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[TD="class: style1, width: 48"][FONT=&quot]

Over-All Width Con.
(Max)[/FONT]

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Minimum Tensile Strength[/FONT]

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Average Tensile Strength[/FONT]

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Application (Max)
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P[/FONT]

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W
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D
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T1[/FONT]

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T2[/FONT]

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H
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d
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L
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[FONT=&quot]G
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[FONT=&quot]/[/FONT]

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/[/FONT]

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Displacement[/FONT]

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mm[/FONT]

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mm[/FONT]

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mm[/FONT]

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[TD="bgcolor: #9FA4AA"][FONT=&quot]

mm[/FONT]

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[TD="bgcolor: #9FA4AA"][FONT=&quot]

mm[/FONT]

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[TD="bgcolor: #9FA4AA"][FONT=&quot]

mm[/FONT]

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[TD="bgcolor: #9FA4AA"][FONT=&quot]

mm[/FONT]

[/TD]
[TD="bgcolor: #9FA4AA"][FONT=&quot]

mm[/FONT]

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mm[/FONT]

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kgf[/FONT]

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kgf[/FONT]

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cc[/FONT]

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[TD]

428UO

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[TD]

12.7

[/TD]
[TD]

7.85

[/TD]
[TD]

8.51

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[TD]

1.8

[/TD]
[TD]

1.8

[/TD]
[TD]

12.5

[/TD]
[TD]

4.51

[/TD]
[TD]

20.40

[/TD]
[TD]

22.10

[/TD]
[TD]

2100

[/TD]
[TD]

2400

[/TD]
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150cc

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[TR="class: style16, bgcolor: #CED8E3"]
[TD]

520UO

[/TD]
[TD]

15.875

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[TD]

6.25

[/TD]
[TD]

10.16

[/TD]
[TD]

2.2

[/TD]
[TD]

2.2

[/TD]
[TD]

15.0

[/TD]
[TD]

5.30

[/TD]
[TD]

20.95

[/TD]
[TD]

22.15

[/TD]
[TD]

3300

[/TD]
[TD]

3850

[/TD]
[TD="class: style12"]

400cc

[/TD]
[/TR]
[TR="class: style16, bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]
[TD]

525UO

[/TD]
[TD]

15.875

[/TD]
[TD]

7.85

[/TD]
[TD]

10.16

[/TD]
[TD]

2.2

[/TD]
[TD]

2.2

[/TD]
[TD]

15.0

[/TD]
[TD]

5.30

[/TD]
[TD]

22.65

[/TD]
[TD]

23.85

[/TD]
[TD]

3600

[/TD]
[TD]

4000

[/TD]
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500cc

[/TD]
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[TR="class: style16, bgcolor: #CED8E3"]
[TD]

530UO

[/TD]
[TD]

15.875

[/TD]
[TD]

9.40

[/TD]
[TD]

10.28

[/TD]
[TD]

2.4

[/TD]
[TD]

2.4

[/TD]
[TD]

15.5

[/TD]
[TD]

5.40

[/TD]
[TD]

25.00

[/TD]
[TD]

26.20

[/TD]
[TD]

3900

[/TD]
[TD]

4450

[/TD]
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750cc

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zheka130 · Feb 22, 2017

yes, casual riding (just started last year actually), on a 1990 250cc bike.
Thanks for the table. Will check which one exactly I bought.

DemonPig · Feb 22, 2017

Rating chains based on cc is cute. Don't even bother looking at that.

More about torque and gear ratios.

ungoloth · Feb 22, 2017

3 years ago (after much research)I bought what I thought was the very best chain available. I don't remember what the make was, likely an RK or DID? It lasted a year without issue until I picked up a small stone between the sprocket and chain. Lucky the chain just nicely ejected itself out the back when it broke with minimal damage. I'm in a small way glad this happened as the bike was 26 years old and the wife realized I deserved a new bike.

Even thou I've always been anal with cleaning, lubing and maintaining the chain, Luck can also have a small part to play with chain life. Happy apexes.

dricked · Feb 22, 2017

DemonPig said:
Wouldn't worry about it man. DID is not the pinnacle of the world either.
What kind of riding do you do? Casual street? Just put that chain on.

Just curious but what is?

blackcamaro · Feb 22, 2017

zheka130 said:
yes, casual riding (just started last year actually), on a 1990 250cc bike.
Thanks for the table. Will check which one exactly I bought.

No experience with that brand but I'd run it on your bike. Keep an eye on wear (stretch, tight spots etc) but you don't need anything fancy and you already have this one so why not.

zheka130 · Feb 22, 2017

Guys
I know one is supposed to chain the sprockets along with the chain. But mine look pretty decent. Anyone care to comment, based on the photos

dricked · Feb 23, 2017

zheka130 said:
Guys
I know one is supposed to chain the sprockets along with the chain. But mine look pretty decent. Anyone care to comment, based on the photos

Its hard to see from that angle (you want straight on from the side) but it looks like the teeth are starting to hook. I'd change them with the chain.

DemonPig · Feb 23, 2017

dricked said:
Just curious but what is?

RK makes chains just as good as DID for example. The point is not to be a sheep. It's not DID or die.

dricked · Feb 23, 2017

DemonPig said:
RK makes chains just as good as DID for example. The point is not to be a sheep. It's not DID or die.

Gotcha!

RK/EK/DID/tsubaki are all good name brands.

zheka130 · Feb 23, 2017

Guys, anymore suggestions regarding the condition of the sprockets based on the photos?

DemonPig · Feb 23, 2017

Looking at those pics I'd say that the sprocket is halfway through its life cycle. Whatever that cycle is. How much mileage on it?

This is drastic but gives you an idea of what to look for.

Matt Rain · Feb 23, 2017

That does look like a fair amount of wear to me. Not anywhere close to critical but far from new.

Take a look at the front sprocket as well. Decent chance it's even more worn.

I'd replace the whole thing.

KMC chains - any experience ?

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