Would you be pissed off?

[BMWST?]

these marks on the rivets look as though the chain is rubbing on the head of a bolt or screw or something

[Laava]

these marks on the rivets look as though the chain is rubbing on the head of a bolt or screw or something

You are the second person to think this. You can buy chains that have the link pins pressed into place just like this. Normal. Here's a pitcha.

[FROSTY:Me]

Ill third the suggestion thsat somethings rubbing

[Mike.Gayner]

Those rivets look exactly like the rivets on my DID chain. Completely normal.

[skippa1]

I have been cleaning the chain once a week or every 400kms and lubing it with Motul chain oil.

Really? Your hobby is chain polishing? Farkinell..........

[AllanB]

Did you go up a tooth on the front? In stock cogs there is heaps of room behind the front cover but it can get a build up of crap. Also there is a steel curved shaped bit in between the plastic cover and engine case - check it has been correctly located with all bolts.

[skippa1]

these marks on the rivets look as though the chain is rubbing on the head of a bolt or screw or something

I can see the problem, the chain has been attacked by Indians

cowboys and itchybums type Indians

[Banditbandit]

A kit I could, but not this specific one.

Yeah .. well now you know NOT to buy that specific one again.

The only thing I have cleaned the chain and sprockets with has been a rag with warm soapy water.

Just don't. As has been said just don't ...

I use wax on my chains. I never wash them, just start the bike on the centre stand, put it in first and spray the wax straight onto the moving chain ... no worries .. no issues .. It's so long between chains I don;t track the mileage ..

[Banditbandit]

You are the second person to think this. You can buy chains that have the link pins pressed into place just like this. Normal. Here's a pitcha.
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Yeah .. but the picture on the original post looks a lot rougher and more used than those links .. scuff marks on the rivet ends and all ..

[Crasherfromwayback]

these marks on the rivets look as though the chain is rubbing on the head of a bolt or screw or something

You are the second person to think this. You can buy chains that have the link pins pressed into place just like this. Normal. Here's a pitcha.
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I hear what you guys are saying re the pins. But they def look like they've been contacting something to me as well.

[jasonu]

I couldn't get this kit here in NZ. Nothing is rubbing on it, the chain looks normal as ever.
Yes; this kit is made specifically for my bike, chain tension is perfecto.

Why couldn't you get it in NZ? What is so special about it?

[pritch]

Why couldn't you get it in NZ? What is so special about it?

Good question. I'm assuming a narrower than standard chain and sprockets, (the latter possibly alluminium?). These mods were occasionally mentioned on the Hornet/919 boards back when I had a Hornet. I was never tempted because the cost/benefit didn't stack up. Then again, that didn't stop me buying GRG levers

I'm still wondering if the OP has cleaned the chain and written to DID?

[pzkpfw]

Having dealt with a strange noise from day one of installing the kit, I have checked, re-checked and checked again the whole system. I've also had it checked by 2 others. In all cases the chain has been properly aligned, correctly adjusted and the sprockets installed correctly. ...

So the strange noise was caused by aliens?

How about sticking little bits of tape on the side of some links in the chain (over the rivet ends), and wheel it 'round with the bike on a stand. See if the bits of tape get crunched.

[Big Dog]

+1 ^^^


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[bsasuper]

Everything looks normal except the wee rag of x-ring material poking out, not to much of a problem though, If it bugs you that much buy a master link to fix it.The pins look normal, they are quad staked.